Calendar
Sunday, April 6 Turkey shoot, Mountain Lodge Rod and Gun Club, 1 p.m. Shotguns only. Shells provided.
Turkey, ham and bacon shoot, Nixon Gun Club, Brownsville, 1 p.m. Sign up at the club. Shells provided for 12 and 20 gauge shotguns.
12 gauge shotgun shoot, Bobtown Rod & Gun Club, 1 p.m. Shoot for ham, turkeys, steaks, pork chops, bacon and kielbasa. For more information call 724-839-7460.
Bowhunter shoot, East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Association. Roving start, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 724-887-5404.
IBO World Qualifier bowhunter shoot, TNT Shooting Grounds, Smock. Course open 7 days a week for practice after April 27. Call 724-677-0554 for more information.
Youth archery classes, East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Association, 4-6 p.m. Cost $10 per person. For information call Brian Long at 724-459-9721.
Wing-shooting for hunters (trap and skeet), Fayette Gun Club, 1-5 p.m. Public invited. All shooters welcome.
Sporting clays shoot, California Hill Gun Club, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Fifty- and 100-target rounds available. Breakfast served from 9-11 a.m.
April 9 – Wing-shooting practice, Fayette Gun Club, 5-7 p.m. (under the lights). Public invited. All shooters welcome.
April 12 – EHSA trap team challenge. 50 16-yard targets and 50 handicap targets for 5-man teams. Shoot begins at 7:30 p.m. Call 724-208-0550 for more information.
April 13 – Primitive muzzleloader shoot, East Huntingdon Sportsman’s Association. Registration $5. Bring a prize worth $10 or for a donation, club will put a prize on the blanket for you. Shoot begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Pushkis at 724-887-8359.
April 14 – Easter trap shoot and Lucky X, East Huntingdon Gun Club. Shells provided for Lucky X. Call 724-208-0550 for more information.
April 22 – Five stand sporting clays, Fairbank Rod and Gun Club, 5 p.m.
May 11 – Paper muzzleloader shoot, East Huntingdon Sportsman’s Association. Preregistration $2 per match. Prizes for first and second place.
July 13 – Novelty muzzleloader shoot, East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Association. Registration $8. Prizes for first and second place.
HUNTING SEASONS
April 26-May 24 – Spring gobbler season.
FISHING SEASONS
April 12 – Trout season opens.
May 3 – Walleye/pike seasons open.
May 24 – Fish For Free Day.
June 7 – Fish For Free Day.
June 14 – Bass season opens.
June 15 – Trout delayed harvest begins.
Sept. 1 – Trout delayed harvest ends.
HUNT-ED CLASSES
FAYETTE COUNTY
Wednesday, April 9 (4:30-10 p.m.) and Thursday, April 10 (4:30-10 p.m.) – Fairbank Rod and Gun Club. Class limit 50. Preregistration required. To register call John Armel at 724-246-6031 or Bob Valente at 724-246-9820.
Saturday, April 12 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Saturday, April 19 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) – Messmore Rod and Gun Club. Class limit 40 students. Preregistration required. Call John Franczyk at 724-737-0947.
Saturday, April 26 (9 a.m-5 p.m.) and Sunday, April 27 (8 a.m. to noon) – Star Junction Gun Club. Lunch provided on Saturday. Class limit 50. Preregistration required. To preregister call 724-736-8170.
Saturday, May 3 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, May 4 (noon-5 p.m.) – Haydentown VFD Social Hall. Lunch provided on Saturday. Class limit 40 students. Preregistration required. To register call 724-564-5911.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Friday, April 18 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, April 19 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) – Youngwood Sportsmen’s Club – Class limit 40. Preregistration required. Lunch provided. To register or obtain more information contact Lawrence Hill at 724-547-4679. The club will also host classes on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17 and Friday, Aug. 15 and Saturday, Aug. 16.
PRESEASON TROUT STOCKINGS
Following is a list of preseason trout stockings for Fayette and surrounding counties for the week of April 7-11:
FAYETTE COUNTY
Thursday, April 10 – Georges Creek – 450 brook, 450 brown; Mountain Creek – 420 brook, 280 brown, 10:45 a.m.
Friday, April 11 – Big Sandy Creek – 840 brook, 360 brown; Mill Run – 500 brook; Chaney Run – 300 brook.
GREENE COUNTY
Tuesday, April 8 – Duke Lake – 720 brown, 2,880 rainbow, 1 p.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Wednesday, April 9 – Aunt Clara Fork – 240 brown, 560 rainbow; Kings Creek – 120 brown, 280 rainbow, 1:45 p.m.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Tuesday, April 8 – Mammoth Dam – 760 brown, 1,140 rainbow; Northmoreland Lake – 420 brown, 980 rainbow, 12:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 10 – Turtle Creek – 1,400 brown, 2,100 rainbow, 12:30 p.m.
SOMERSET COUNTY
Wednesday, April 9 – Breastwork Run – 400 brook; Juniata River, Raystown Branch – 1,000 brook; Kimberly Run – 560 brook, 240 brown. Meeting place, New Baltimore fire station 9:15 a.m.
Thursday, April 10 – McClintock Run – 350 brook, 150 brown; Whites Creek – 1,470 brook, 630 brown. Meeting place, Fort Hill, 10 a.m.
Friday April 11 – Piney Run – 500 brook, 9:15 a.m.