Calendar
TODAY 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.
March 19 – Wing-shooting practice, Fayette Gun Club, 5-7 p.m. (under the lights). Public invited. All shooters welcome.
April 6 – Bowhunter shoot, East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Association. Roving start, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 724-887-5404.
April 6 – 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.
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.
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
Saturday, April 5 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, April 6 (noon-5 p.m.) – Hutchinson Sportsmen’s Club. Class limit 40. Lunch provided. Preregistration required. 724-438-9715.
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 preregister 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, 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.
GREENE COUNTY
Friday, March 28 (6:30-9:30 p.m.) and Saturday, March 29 (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) – Wind Ridge Sportsmen’s Club. Class limit 75. To preregister contact Harry Gillispie at 724-428-3728. Lunch provided on Saturday.
Saturday, April 5 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and Sunday, April 6 (1-4 p.m.) – Jefferson Fire Hall – No class limit. No Preregistration. For more information call 724-883-3901.
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 a class on Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17.
PRESEASON TROUT STOCKINGS
Following is a list of preseason trout stockings for Fayette and surrounding counties for the week of March 17-22:
FAYETTE COUNTY
No stockings this week.
GREENE COUNTY
Tuesday, March 18 – Whiteley Creek – 480 brown, 1,120 rainbow. Meeting place Amity ball field, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 – Browns Creek – 240 brown, 360 rainbow. Meeting place Amity ball field, 1 p.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Monday, March 17 – Little Chartiers Creek – 540 brown, 1,260 rainbow. Millers Run 690 brown, 1,610 rainbow. Meeting place Spinosa Dairy Bar on Sr 50, 1:45 p.m.
Wednesday, March 19 – Tenmile Creek – 390 brown, 910 rainbow. Meeting place Amity ball field, 1 p.m.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
No stockings this week.
SOMERSET COUNTY
Tuesday, March 18 – Bens Creek – 900 brook, 600 brown; South Fork Bens Creek – Section 2 800 brook; Section 8 (T785 bridge to mouth) 280 brown, 420 rainbow. Meeting place Beka’s Place on old Sr 219, 9:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 20 – Allen Creek – 300 brook. Jones Mill Run – 2,200 brook. Meeting place CoGo’s in Bakersville, 9:45 a.m. Gladdens Run – 630 brown, 270 rainbow. Meeting place Hyndman post office, 9 a.m.
Friday, March 21 – Piney Creek – 1,400 brook, 600 brown; Little Piney Creek – 300 brook. Meeting place Salisbury post office, 10:15 a.m.