Outdoors calendar
NIGHT HIKE
Sunday, July 10 at 9-10:30pm
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
Many animals travel through the night without flashlights. Tonight we’re going to give it a try. We will go on a one-mile hike through the woods and use our senses to find our way and explore the forest.
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY CAMP
Mingo Creek Park — Shelter 3
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday, July 11 – Friday, July 15 (Ages 8-12)
This is a popular camp for 8 to 12 year olds. Campers will learn basic survival skills including primitive fire building, shelter construction, water collection, basic action/reaction methods, camouflage and stalking, atlatl throwing, and more. Campers should dress for the weather and light hiking, and bring a lunch and a water bottle each day.
Pre-registration is required. Accepting registration beginning April 1. Payment in full at time of registration, cash or check. Registration is limited to one family per registrant with a maximum of 2 day camps per child.
FEE: $30.00/camper
Call the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation at 724-228-6867 for more information.
FIBONACCI’S NATURE NUMBERS
Friday, July 15 at 7-8:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
We find patterns in many aspects of nature: the number of petals on a flower, the configuration of seeds in a pod, the ancestry of honey bees, and many more. Is there something going on here or is it just coincidence? We will discuss and explore these patterns as did the mathematicians and philosophers centuries ago. You will never look at a flower the same again.
GEOLOGY OF THE LOWER YOUGH
Saturday, July 16 at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Visitor Center Lobby 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
Exact Location — 7 1/2 miles from Ohiopyle to Bruner Run
Do you enjoy paddling the Lower Yough, and are looking to shake things up a bit? Come join the Ohiopyle State Park interpretive staff and DCNR geologist Jim Shaulis to learn about the geology of the Lower Yough. Preregistration is required and space is limited. Please contact Amos Ludwig at aludwig@pa.gov if you are interested in attending. You will need to provide your own shuttle as well as shuttle bracelets and launch permits.
SECOND ANNUAL M.O.A CATFISH DERBY
1724 Main Street, Marianna, Pa. 15345
Saturday, July 16, 2016, 4 – 9 p.m.
Pre-Register: Register in advance by filling out the form below and sending to the marked address. You will still need to check-in the day of the derby between 2 – 3:45 p.m.
Race Day Check-In: Pre derby registration will take place from 2 – 3:45pm the day of the derby at the Ten Mile Creek Access area at the above address along Main Street in Marianna.
COST (MOA Members): $15 COST (Non-Members): $25
— $5 per additional pole (2 pole max)
Cash and Gift Prizes: Largest catfish and most fish caught
This is a catch and release tournament.
BBQ, vendors, crafters, and flea market tables will be at the derby registration from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Vendors, crafter, or flea market table registration $20 per 10’x10鈥� space.
For more information: call 724-986-5708
RISE OF THE FALLS
Sunday, July 17 at 10-11:30 a.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Visitor Center Lobby 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
This moderate 3 mile walk explores the war being waged between two of nature’s most formidable foes: water and rock. During this hike we will explore the formation and migration of two of the park’s most famous waterfalls.
WILD TEA HIKE
Saturday, July 23 at 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Train Station 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
For centuries people have gathered local plants and infused them with water to make tea. During this program we’ll introduce you to some of these teas and let you try a taste. We’ll also talk about the history of tea in general and how it has shaped many facets of our culture.
REPTILES AND AMPHIBIANS DAY CAMP
Mingo Creek Park Shelter 3
Monday, July 25 – Friday, July 29, 2016
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Ages 7-11)
Children ages 7 to 11 will learn about the reptiles and amphibians of Pennsylvania. Many educational adventures will take place during this week long camp, including hikes to
Salamander City and Frog Pond. Predator and Prey and Turtle Hurdles are just a few of the fun activities that will be offered. We will also be collecting, observing, and releasing live reptiles and amphibians right in Mingo Creek Park. Campers should dress for the weather and light hiking, and bring a lunch and water bottle each day. Make your reservations early; space islimited.
Pre-registration is required. Accepting registration beginning April 1. Payment in full at time of registration, cash or check. Registration is limited to one family per registrant with a maximum of 2 day camps per child.
FEE: $30.00/camper
PA BLACK BEAR
Saturday, July 30 at 8 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
Join us for one of our 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”.
SHOOTING, RIFLE, ARCHERY
Meet at the Rostraver Sportmen’s and Conservation Club every third Monday at 7:30 p.m.
For more information call 724-872-4399 or rscal1973@yahoo.com.
FAIRBANK ROD AND GUN CLUB SPORTING CLAYS
Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. beginning April 19.
Find us on Facebook for more info.
TRAP SHOOTING
Nixon Gun Club
Open to public. Wednesdays 6-10 p.m.
Call 724-632-6810 for more info.
SPORTING CLAYS AND FIVE-STAND
California Hill Gun Club
Open to the public Sundays 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Call 724-938-3480 for info.
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 – ON LINE REGISTRATION ONLY
Sunday, July 10, 2016 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Charleroi Gun Club
79 Gun Club Road, Charleroi 15022
Class limit: 40
WESTMORELAND COUNTY – ON LINE REGISTRATION ONLY
Saturday, June 25, 2016 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Kingston Vets and Sportsmen’s Club
138 Kingston Club Road, Latrobe 15650
Class limit: 55
蘑菇视频(s): Jeff Uschak 724-420-4494
Saturday, June 25 8 a.m – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Murrysville Gun Club
3751 Gun Club Road, Murrysville 15668
Class limit: 55
蘑菇视频(s): Dale Emerick 412-580-1642
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.
HUNTING SEASONS
WOODCHUCKS (GROUNDHOGS): No closed season, except on Sundays and during the regular firearms deer seasons.
No limit.
PORCUPINES: Sept. 1-March 31, except during overlap with the regular firearms deer season. (3 daily, season limit of 10).
CROWS: July 3-April 10, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only. No limit.
STARLINGS AND ENGLISH SPARROWS: No closed season, except during the antlered and antlerless deer season.
No limit.
2015-16 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.
OPOSSUM, STRIPED SKUNKS and WEASELS: No closed season, except Sundays.
No limits.