Outdoors calendar
MARIANNA OUTDOORSMAN ASSOCIATION OUTDOORFEST
Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30 at 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Marianna.
This year the 11th annual Marianna canoe/kayak and anything that floats race will be part of an enlarged two day event. So plan to come Saturday and again on Sunday for a good time at this first ever annual Outdoorfest. There will be live music, outdoor challenges, food vendors and convenient parking adjacent to the creek side take-out.
Canoe/kayak and anything that floats race on Saturday. April 29: Registration 8 – 10:45 a.m. Race begins at 11 a.m.
VOLUNTEER TRAIL CLEAN-UP
Saturday, May 6 at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Meadow Run House
If you enjoy the beauty and wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park, we ask you to consider spending a little time chipping in. All trail clean ups meet at 9:00am at the Meadow Run House. Clean ups are sponsored by the Friends of Ohiopyle (FOO).
Please contact Barb Wallace at bawallace@pa.gov to sign up. Consider joining FOO or visit their website at www.friendsofohiopyle.info.
YOUTH FISHING FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 6 at 9-11 a.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Pressley Ridge Pond
Children ages 12 and under are invited to fish for free in a new location at the Pressley Ridge Pond. Participants will be given a free lunch and a chance to win a prize for several categories. We require every child to have an adult with them. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and the fishing is from 10-11 a.m.
GEOCACHING AT DUSK
Tuesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. — no fee
Mingo Creek Park Shelter 1
Get off the couch and discover geocaching. Join the Washington County Park and Recreation staff as we search for hidden treasures (caches) in Mingo Creek Park using a handheld GPS.
This program is limited due to a limited number of GPS devices. Please dress for moderate hiking and weather. Pre-registration required.
Information: Washington County Department of Parks and Recreation, 724-228-6867
INTERNATIONAL MIGRATORY BIRD DAY HIKE
Saturday, May 13 at 8-10 a.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Overflow Parking Lot
The varied habitats of the Sproul Fields and Beech loop provide great birding opportunities. This hike is roughly two hours over rolling terrain.
SHOOTING, RIFLE, ARCHERY
Rostraver Sportsman and Conservation Association trap shoots every Thursday from 10 a.m. until last shooter and every Saturday from noon until last shooter.
Public welcome. Located at 559 Cedar Creek Rd. Belle Vernon, Pa. Club meetings are the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
FAIRBANK ROD AND GUN CLUB SPORTING CLAYS
Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Find us on Facebook for more information.
TRAP SHOOTING
Nixon Gun Club
Open to public. Sundays 6-10 p.m.
Information: 724-785-2311.
SPORTING CLAYS AND FIVE-STAND
California Hill Gun Club
Open to the public 9 a.m.-noon Sundays.
Information: 724-938-3480
SUCCESSFUL TURKEY HUNTING
NOTE: Online registration only; must be at least age 11 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 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday) to request a printed version of our “Successful Turkey Hunting Student Manual.”
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 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday)to request a printed version of the manual.
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 bowhunter education.
HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE
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.