Outdoors calendar
PISTOL SHOOTING CLASS
The Rostraver Sportsmen’s and Conservation Club is hosting a “Learn to Shoot” pistol class at the club from 1-5 p.m. July 9. The instructor will be Augie Malekovich, an NRA certified instructor, military veteran and competitor on the History Channel’s “Top Shot.” The cost of the class is $60 and seats can be reserved with a $20 deposit. Money can be mailed to the club at 559 Cedar Creek Road, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. Reservations can also be made by calling 724-872-4399. The club will provide pistols, ammunition and ear and eye protection.
SURVIVAL
Sunday, June 26 at 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Visitors Center 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA. 15470
Exact Location — Multi-purpose Room (Lower Level)
Did you ever wonder what to do if you got lost in the woods? We will talk about what items you should always take on a hike and do an activity to test your survival skills. We’ll also watch a video about some difficult survival situations.
BACKPACKING BASICS
Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
Backpacking can be a fun, challenging, and rewarding way to explore the outdoors and visit places that may only be accessible on foot. Join us to learn the basics needed to get started. We’ll discuss gear, food, trip planning, and how to responsibly live and travel in the backcountry.
VOLUNTEER TRAIL DAY
Saturday, July 2 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470-0105
Exact Location — 180 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA
Meet with other park volunteers to clear trails and other projects within the park. Please bring appropriate clothing, lunch and drinking water. Register to participate by emailing bawallace@pa.gov
WASHINGTON’S RAFT
Sunday, July 3 at 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Train Station 124 Main St, Ohiopyle, Pa. 15470
Exact Location — Middle Youghiogheny Take out
Before his infamous attack at Jumonville, George Washington and a group of men built a raft and attempted to float the Youghiogheny. During this program we will attempt to build our own raft out of logs and float it on the Yough. Bring your own life jacket if you have one (or we’ll loan you one of ours).
PRESCHOOL IN THE PARK: ANTS AT OUR PICNIC
Mingo Creek Park — Shelter 4
Tuesday, July 5 and Wednesday, July 6
Session I – 10 a.m. (Ages 3-5)
Session II – 1 p.m.
Children will march around Mingo Creek Park looking for an ant hill or two. After the walk, hot dogs and marshmallows will be roasted over an open campfire.
Pre-registration required; registration not more than 30 days in advance.
FEE: $2.00
Call the Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation at 724-228-6867 for more information.
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.
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
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.
SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only): Special season for eligible junior hunters, with required license, and mentored youth – April 23, 2016. Only 1 spring gobbler may be taken during this hunt.
SPRING GOBBLER (Bearded bird only): April 30-May 31, 2016.
Daily limit 1, season limit 2. (Second spring gobbler may be only taken by persons who possess a valid special wild turkey license.)
From April 30-May 14, legal hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until noon; from May 16-31, legal hunting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.
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.