Outdoors calendar
WEDNESDAYS ON THE WATER (GEOLOGY)
Wednesday, July 5 at 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Ohiopyle State Park, Visitors Center
If you want to experience more than just a jaunt down the lower Yough then join us as we explore the geological features of our beloved river. On this adventure, we will learn how the rapids were formed and how the course of the river has changed over time. Participants must provide their own boat and shuttle pass.
PA BLACK BEARS
Saturday, July 8 at 8 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater
Join us for one of our most popular programs. We’ll discuss these amazing mammals, where they are found in Ohiopyle State Park, and then we’ll view a portion of the award winning video, “On the Trail of Pennsylvania Black Bears.”
VOLUNTEER TRAIL CLEAN-UP
Saturday, July 8 at 9 a.m. -4 p.m.
Ohiopyle State Park, Meadow Run House
If you enjoy the beauty and wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park, we ask you to consider spending a little time chipping in. All trail clean ups meet at 9:00am at the Meadow Run House. Clean ups are sponsored by the Friends of Ohiopyle (FOO). Please contact Barb Wallace at bawallace@pa.gov to sign up. Consider joining FOO or visit their website at www.friendsofohiopyle.info.
BIG EAST 3-D CHALLENGE
Sunday’s — July 9 and 30
Outdoor Archery Shoot Series at the Mountain Lodge Club
Route 857 Smithfield, Pa.
Men’s open 50 yard max; women’s Open and Mens’ hunter class 40 max; women’s hunter and youth 25 yard max
Entry fees: $20 Big East Challenge; $15 practice and youth $10.
$10 of BEC entry fee allocated to cumulative purse to be awarded last shoot date on July 30. Must shoot 3 of 6 shoot dates to be eligible for payout.
Shoot for fun or shoot to win.
3-D ARCHERY COURSE
TNT Shooting Grounds in Smock
3-D course includes 30 targets — $10
Sporting clays also available.
Open 7-days a week.
Call 724-677-2609 for more info.
SHOOTING, RIFLE, ARCHERY
Rostraver Sportsman and Conservation Association trap shoots every Thursday from 10 a.m. until last shooter and every Saturday from noon until last shooter.
Public welcome.
Located at 559 Cedar Creek Rd. Belle Vernon, Pa. Club meetings are the third Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.
FAIRBANK ROD AND GUN CLUB SPORTING CLAYS
Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
Find us on Facebook for more information.
TRAP SHOOTING
Nixon Gun Club
Open to public. Sundays 6-10 p.m.
Information: 724-785-2311.
SPORTING CLAYS AND FIVE-STAND
California Hill Gun Club
Open to the public 9 a.m.-noon Sundays.
Information: 724-938-3480
SUCCESSFUL TURKEY HUNTING
NOTE: 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 printed version 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.
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.
HUNTER-TRAPPER INDEPENDENT STUDY COURSE
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.
(M-F, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) to request a printed version of the manual.
The independent study portion of the course takes approximately 6-8 hours to complete.