Calendar
Sunday, May 6, 2007 Ham and turkey shoot, Dunbar Sportsmen’s Club, 1 p.m. at the club grounds. Shotguns and .22 rifles. Refreshments available in the clubhouse. All sportsmen welcome.
3-D archery shoot, East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Club. Roving start 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 724-887-5404.
3-D archery shoot, Turkeyfoot Fish and Game Association. Roving start, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 814-395-3319.
3-D bowhunter shoot, Rostraver Sportsmen’s Club, 8 a.m. For more information call 724-825-2440.
International trap, Fayette Gun Club, 11 a.m. All shooters welcome.
Wing shooting for hunters (trap and skeet), Fayette Gun Club, 1-5 p.m. Public invited. All shooters welcome.
May 5 – Walleye/sauger seasons opened.
May 8 – Five stand sporting clays, Fairbank Rod and Gun Club, 5 p.m.
May 13 – Woodlands World 3-D archery shoot, Arden Estates, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort. For more information call 724-439-3969; on the web: woodlandsworld.com.
May 19-25 – National Safe Boating Week.
May 26 – Spring gobbler season closes.
May 26 – Fish for Free day.
May 27 – 3-D bowhunter shoot, Lemont Sportsmen’s Club. Roving start, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information call 724-437-0207 or 724-430-8182.
May 27 – Muzzleloader shoot, Nixon Gun Club, 1 p.m. A, B and C classes. Scoped in-line rifles OK. For more info call 785-2311.
June 2-10 – National Fishing & Boating Week.
June 3 – Coyote hunting seminar by Tom Bechdel, Fairbank Rod and Gun Club, 2 p.m. All sportsmen welcome.
June 3 – Fish for Free Day.
June 15 – Trout delayed harvest artificial lures only begins.
June 16 – Opening day bass.
Sept. 3 – Trout delayed harvest artificial lures only ends.
Sept. 4 – Extended trout season begins – thru Feb. 29, 2008.
HUNT-ED CLASSES
Following is a list of upcoming hunter-trapper education classes.
To receive a certificate, students must attend all scheduled sessions.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Friday, May 18 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, May 19 9 a.m.-4 p.m.) – Messmore Rod & Gun Club. Pre-registration required. Class limited to 40. Lunch provided on Saturday. For more information contact John Franczyk at 724-737-0947.
Friday, May 18 (5-9 p.m.) and Saturday, Mary 19 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) – Star Junction Fish and Game Club. Pre-registration required. Lunch provided on Saturday. Class limit 40. To register or obtain more information contact Bill Hannan at 724-544-9988 or the club at 724-736-8170.
Friday, June 15 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, June 16 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) – Masontown Rod and Gun Club. Class limit 50. Pre-registration required. Lunch provided on Saturday. To register or obtain more information contact Ron Yanak at 724-246-1118.
Saturday, June 2 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, June 3 (noon-5 p.m.) – Fairhope Rod & Gun Club. Class limit 30. Lunch provided on Saturday. Pre-registration required. To register contact Dave Gardner at 724-929-8675.
Friday, June 22 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, June 23 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) – South Connellsville Rod & Gun Club. Pre-registration required. Class limit 75. Lunch provided on Saturday. For more information contact Scott Blocker at 724-626-8399.
Saturday, Aug. 11 (noon-5 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 12 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) – Ellsworth Sportsmen’s Club. Class limit 60. Pre-registration required. Lunch provided on Saturday. To register or obtain more information, contact Bill Crawford at 724-945-6438.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Friday, May 11 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, May 12 (9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) – Youngwood Sportsmen’s Club. Pre-registration required. Class limit 40. Lunch provided on Saturday. To register call Jim Hill at 724-547-4679. Another class will be held Aug. 10 and 11.
Saturday, May 19 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) and Sunday, May 20 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) – East Huntingdon Sportsmen’s Association. Class limit 50. Pre-registration required. To register or obtain more information contact Amy Brown at 724-887-4103.
Friday, Aug. 10 (6-9:30 p.m.) and Saturday, Aug. 11 (9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) – Saloom Department Store, Mt. Pleasant. Class limit 45. Pre-registration required. Lunch provided on Saturday. For more information and registration, contact Leon Mowry at 724-547-2207.