Outdoors calendar
WOMEN BACKPACKING TRIP
Become a backpacker, for women only. A two-day, one-night backpacking trip on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail will be held at Laurel Ridge State Park on Saturday, May 13 and Sunday, May 14. This program is designed as an introduction to modern backpacking techniques. We will traverse 14 miles of challenging terrain over two days, including steep climbs. Overnight accommodations in Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail’s acclaimed Adirondack-style shelters. Cost is $50 per hiker. Includes meals, equipment, shelter, and shuttle back to parked car. Registration required by May 5. To register contact Kim Peck, environmental education specialist, Laurel Hill State Park, kipeck@pa.gov or 814-352-8649.
TRAP SHOOTING AT FAYETTE GUN CLUB
The Fayette Gun Club is having trap shooting at its facility at 1435 Gun Club Road, Uniontown, every Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. and every Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Cost is $5 per round. For more information, call Terry at 724-366-1831.
HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE
NOTE: Must be 11 years old to register. Students must attend the two- to three-hour class to be tested and certified. Students must study entire course content on own online, taking about 8-10 hours to complete.
SUCCESSFUL TURKEY HUNTING
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 copy 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.
FAIRBANK ROD AND GUN CLUB SPORTING CLAYS
Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
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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.
2022-23 HUNTING SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
STARLINGS AND ENGLISH SPARROWS: No closed season, except during the regular firearms deer season. No limit.
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.
2022-23 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 during the firearms deer season. No Sunday hunting. No limits.
2022-23 MIGRATORY GAME BIRD SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
LIGHT GEESE (Snow Geese and Ross’ Geese):
Atlantic Population Zone:
Conservation Hunt: Jan. 30 – April 21; 25 daily, no possession limit.
Resident Population Zone:
Conservation Hunt: Feb. 27 – April 21; 25 daily, no possession limit.
HARLEQUIN DUCKS, and TUNDRA and TRUMPETER SWANS: No open season.
Veteran and Active Duty Military Days:
CLAPPER AND KING RAILS: No open season.
To request to have an item added to the Outdoors Calendar or to send a digital image of your harvested bear, deer or turkey photo for possible publication please email hssports@heraldstandard.com.