Outdoors calendar
BEECH HIKE
Sunday, July 12 at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
This strenuous 3 mile hike takes us on one of the park’s lesser used trails. We will hike through a lovely stand of large beech trees along the way.
COYOTE
Sunday, July 12 at 1 – 2 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Falls Area Visitor’s Center Multipurpose Room 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
This creature is perhaps one of Pennsylvania’s most misunderstood and maligned.
Join us to learn more about this amazing animal.
SNAKES
Sunday, July 12 at 8:30 – 10 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Ohiopyle is perfect habitat for snakes of all varieties. join us for this program that will help to dispell some of the folklore related to these amazing creatures.
FIBONACCI’S NATURE NUMBERS
Friday, July 17 at 7 – 8:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kenuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Fibonacci was a great mathmetician who helped to create the number system we used today. What does this have to do with nature? Join us to find out. You will never look at a pineapple or pinecone in the same way!
EARLY MORNING WILDLIFE FLOAT
Saturday, July 18 at 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Ramcat Launch Area 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Join us to float the 9 mile section of the Middle Youghiogheny. Along the way we will seach for wildlife and talk about thier importance to Ohiopyle. Participants must provide their own boats. We will provide a driver shuttle from Ohiopyle to Ramcat following the program. Pre-registration is required.
BATS
Saturday, July 18 at 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
This often misunderstood creature is in serious decline in Pennsylvania. Join us to learn about their ecology and why they are in trouble.
MCCUNE HIKE
Sunday, July 19 at 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, McCune Trailhead 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
This 4.5 mile moderate hike takes walkers through some amazing rock formations and a variety of habitats along the way.
NATURE’S NASTIES
Sunday, July 19 at 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Falls Area Visitor Center Multipurpose Room 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Creepy, crawly and icky- that’s what we’re talking about at this program. We have a lot of stuff to talk about to make your skin crawl!
STAR GAZING
Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater (please bring a car) 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Walk through the night sky on this program that will introduce you to constellations and how to locate them.
WHITEWATER!
Friday, July 24 at 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground AMphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Ohiopyle is known for its whitewater boating. At this program we will introduce you to what is available here and give some pointers on how to boat safely. This program is perfect for anyone planning a boating trip this weekend!
PA BLACK BEAR
Saturday, July 25 at 8:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Join us for one of most popular programs. We’ll discuss these amazing mammals, where they are found in Ohiopyle State Park, and then we’ll view a portion of the award winning video, “On the Trail of Pennsylvania Black Bears.”
FORMATION OF FERNCLIFF
Sunday, July 26 at 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Visitors Center 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
Ages ago the Youghiogheny River ran a different course through the mountains of this area than it does today. Come discover the clues on the peninsula that tell the story of its formation. This is an easy 2 mile hike.
LAUREL RIDGE HIKING TRAIL QUEST HIKE #7
Saturday, July 25 at 8 a.m – 6 p.m.
Laurel Ridge State Park 1117 Jim Mountain Road, Rockwood, PA 15557
This event is sponsored by Venture Outdoors. Please contact VO directly for more information and to register using the link below or call 412-255-0564.
Completing all 70 miles of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is one of the ultimate outdoor challenges that Western Pennsylvania has to offer. Bruce Cridlebaugh leads the series of seven separate day-hikes to complete the entire LHHT starting at mile marker 70 near Johnstown and heading south to Ohiopyle. The shortest hike will be 6.8 miles and the longest will be 13.1 miles. You will traverse state parks, forests, game lands, and other public and private lands. This is an advanced hiking series.
You should expect to maintain a pace of 2.5-3 mph (24-20 minutes per mile) with an average of over 10 miles per hike.
This is the last hike and at 11.2 miles it will be the toughest leg of the Trail, so be sure you are ready! This section is very challenging with five long, steep climbs, three down and two up. Beginners often have trouble completing this hike.
To register, please visit https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/activities-calendar/?wppb=program&month=4&calyear=2015&=&tmpl= register&id=587
UNIONTOWN CHAPTER OF IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE
Uninotwn IWL dinner meetings at IWL Park in Farmington will be held at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20. For more information call 724-550-0615.
UNIONTOWN BEAGLE CLUB
The Uniontown Beagle Club’s trials first trial begins at 7 a.m. with the bench show at 10:30 a.m. and the second trial at 11 a.m. Trial dates are: Sunday, Sept. 27; Sunday, Oct. 25; and Sunday, Nov. 22. The Pennsylvania State Championship in on Sunday, April 26.
MARIANNA OUTDOORSMEN ASSOCIATION
July 18 — First annual Catfish Derby
Call 724-344-5135 for more information or to become a member of the M.O.A. Find us on Facebook.
SPORTING CLAY SHOOTS
The Fairbank Rod & Gun Club will hold sporting clay shoots every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
SUCCESSFUL TURKEY HUNTING
NOTE: Online registration only; must be at least 11 years old to register. Prior to attending, you should complete the independent study part of this program online.
If you don’t want to study online, please telephone the PGC Hunter-Trapper Education Division at 717-787-7015 (M-F from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) to request a printed version of our Successful Turkey Hunting!
Student Manual. The independent-study part of the training will take about 6 to 8 hours to complete.
SUCCESSFUL FURTAKING
Prior to attending the one-day class, all students must complete the independent study part of the training by clicking on the link “Successful Furtaking!
Student Manual” on the website at www.pgc.state.pa.us. If not online, please telephone the PGC Hunter-Trapper Education Division at (717) 787-7015 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) to request a printed version of the manual.
The independent study portion of the course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete.
SUCCESSFUL BOWHUNTER-ED CLASSES
NOTE: All the online Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Course must be completed before registering for Successful Bowhunting. The online bowhunter education course (Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Course) and Successful Bowhunting field day to complete the requirements for Pennsylvania bowhunter education.
Online registration only.
HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE
NOTE: Must be 11 years old to register. Students must attend the 2-3 hour class to be tested and certified.
Students must study entire course content on own online, taking about 8-10 hours to complete.
HUNTER-TRAPPER ED CLASSES
NOTE: All hunter-trapper education students must now register online.
To register go to the Game Commission’s website at http://www.pgc.state.pa.us and look for Hunter-Trapper Education.
Click on the photo and it will open the link to the registration page. The instructions on how to register are easy to follow. Must be 11 years old to attend class.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Izaak Walton Park, Route 381 Farmington, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 12, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch is provided. Call 724-984-3458 for more information.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Marianna Volunteer Fire Department, 84 Broad Road, Marianna 15345, Saturday, July 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 蘑菇视频(s): Chris Bergman 724-238-9523
SUCCESSFUL FURTAKING
Prior to attending the one-day class, all students must complete the independent study part of the training by clicking on the link “Successful Furtaking! Student Manual” on the website at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
If not online, please telephone the PGC Hunter-Trapper Education Division at (717) 787-7015 (M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) to request a printed version of the manual.
The independent study portion of the course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete.
SUCCESSFUL BOWHUNTER-ED CLASSES
NOTE: All the online Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Course must be completed before registering for Successful Bowhunting.
The online bowhunter education course (Pennsylvania Bowhunter Education Course) and Successful Bowhunting field day to complete the requirements for Pennsylvania bowhunter education. Online registration only.
CABLE RESTRAINT CERTIFICATION
This is a one-day certification class for any person desiring to complete the Mandatory Cable Restraint Program. Being certified allows for the use of cable restraint devices to trap certain furbearing animals.
Certification is required by regulation for any trapper using cable restraint devices to capture foxes and coyotes in Pennsylvania.
Register for these classes at www.pgc.state.pa.us.
HUNTING SEASONS
A partial listing of 2014-2015 seasons and daily bag limits:
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except on Sundays and during the regular firearms deer seasons. No limit.
STARLINGS AND ENGLISH SPARROWS: No closed season, except during the antlered and antlerless deer season. No limit.
EURASIAN COLLARED DOVE: Season dates shall run concurrently with mourning dove season. Shall be counted as part of the aggregate daily limits for mourning dove season.
DEER, ANTLERLESS (Military Bases): Hunting permitted on days established by the U.S. Department of the Army at Letterkenny Army Depot, Franklin County; New Cumberland Army Depot, York County; and Fort Detrick, Raven Rock Site, Adams County. An antlerless deer with each required antlerless license.
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except on Sundays and during the regular firearms deer seasons. No limit.
2014-15 FURBEARER HUNTING SEASONS
COYOTES: No closed season. Unlimited. Outside of any big game season (deer, bear, elk and turkey), coyotes may be taken with a hunting license or a furtaker license, and without wearing orange.
During any big game season, coyotes may be taken while lawfully hunting big game or with a furtaker license.TROUT STOCKINGS
The Fish and Boat Commission no longer lists the number of trout to be stocked.
Dunbar Creek (confluence with Glade), Oct. 2 (brook, brown)
Dunlap Creek Lake, Oct. 1 (rainbow)
Meadow Run (bridge on Dinner Bell Road), Oct. 1 (rainbow)
Virgin Run Creek, Oct. 2 (rainbow)
Youghiogheny River, Sept. 4 (rainbow)