Calendar/Hunt-Ed Classes
TODAY
Open trap and skeet shooting, Fayette Gun Club, 1-5 p.m. For more information call the club at 724-438-9126.
Sporting clays, and five stand California Hill Gun Club, 9 a.m. For more information call 724-938-3480.
Feb. 2 – Uniontown Beagle Club meeting Valley Sportsmen’s Club, 7 p.m. For more information call Larry Russman at 724-562-7128.
Feb. 7 — Annual fly-tying course begins at Dunbar Sportsmen’s Club. Classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced tiers. For more information call John Maddas at 724-277-4258.
Feb. 9 — Chestnut Ridge Chapter Trout Unlimited monthly meeting, Knights of Columbus, Uniontown, 7 p.m.
Feb. 16-20 — Allegheny Sport Travel and Outdoor Show, Monroeville Convention Center.
March 1 — Approved trout waters close.
March 19 — Chestnut Ridge Trout Unlimited annual Fundraising Banquet, Uniontown Holiday Inn. For tickets or more information contact Eugene Gordon at 724-277-8688.
April 16 — Trout season opens.
May 7 — Walleye, sauger season open.
May 30 — Fish for Free Day.
June 18 — Bass season opens.
Sept. 5 — Fish for Free Day.
HUNTING SEASONS
Goose RP Zone — Closes Feb. 19.
Snow Geese — Closes Feb. 19.
Squirrel — Closes Feb. 5.
Rabbit — Closes Feb. 26.
Pheasant — Closes Feb. 5.
Raccoon, fox – Close Feb. 19
Spring gobbler – April 23 – Eligible junior and mentored hunters; April 30-May 31. See digest for hunting hours.
HUNT-ED CLASSES
NOTE: All hunter trapper education students must now register online. To register to the Game Commission’s website at http://www.pgc.state.pa.us and look for Hunter-Trapper Education. Click on the photo and it will open the link to the registration page. The instructions on how to register are easy to follow.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Friday, March 4 (6-10 p.m.) and Saturday, March 5 (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) — South Connellsville Rod and Gun Club. Online pre-registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 60. For information only call Ron Brooks at 724-628-0491. The club will host a second class on Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9.
Friday, March 11 (5-10 p.m.) and Saturday, March 12 8 a.m.-1 p.m.) — Indian Creek Valley Sportsmen’s Association. Online pre-registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 30. For information only contact Tim Coffman at 724-455-4589 or Ed Bukovac at 724-455-3897.
GREENE COUNTY
Saturday, Feb. 12 (8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 13 (1-4 p.m.) — Bobtown Rod & Gun Club. Online pre-registration required. Lunch provided on Saturday. Class limit 60. Call the club for information only at 724-839-7460.
TROUT STOCKINGS
Following is a list of upcoming stockings for Fayette and surrounding counties.
FAYETTE COUNTY
Tuesday, Feb. 1 – Dunlap Creek Lake, Virgin Run Dam, 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 2 – Youghiogheny River Tailrace, 10 a.m.
GREENE COUNTY
No stockings listed.
SOMERSET COUNTY
Wednesday, Feb. 2 – Laurel Hill Lake, 10 a.m.
WESTMORELAND COUNTY
Tuesday, Feb. 1 – Keystone Lake, Northmoreland Lake, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 15 – Mammoth Lake, Donegal Lake, 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 16 – Upper Twin Lake, Lower Twin Lake, 11:45 a.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Wednesday, Feb. 16 – Canonsburg Lake, 1:30 p.m.
TRAPPING SEASONS
Coyote, fox, opossum, raccoon, skunk, weasel – Closes Feb. 20.
Coyote, fox cable restraint season – Closes Feb. 20.
Beaver – Closes March 31.