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Sunday, June 29, 2008
HIKING


Second Sundays through September. Wetlands-Buckskin-Heritage Loop. Raccoon Creek State Park. Meets 7:45 a.m., 5.53 miles. Part of six-hike series through park. For directions to each trailhead go to www.friendsofraccoon.com or call 724-899-3611.

Wednesdays Audubon Society of Pennsylvania holds walks every Wednesday, 9 a.m. Call 412-963-6100.

FISHING


Wednesdays Downtown TriAnglers instructional fishing, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. North Shore, Riverfront Park. $5.

BOATING



GETout spotlight

Fourth of July: Paddle

If you think the 4th of July fireworks display can't get much better, try watching from a kayak in the river. Kayak Pittsburgh will guide a leisurely paddle up the Allegheny River at 7 p.m. As the sun sets, boaters will float back down to the Point and watch the fireworks from the best seat in Pittsburgh. Cost is $75 for non-members, $50 for members. Call 412-255-0564, ext. 21.

July 5 Canoe and Kayak Basics. Cook Forest State Park. Instruction on reading the river, safe operation of craft, preparation for river trips. Meets 1 p.m. at park office. 814-744-8475.

July 12 Raccoon Lake Nature Paddle. Raccoon Creek State Park. 9-10:30 a.m. Park naturalists lead a guided nature paddle exploring the shoreline and wetlands of the 100-acre Raccoon Lake. Register at 724-899-3611.

HUNTING


July 19 Youth Day. Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club, Rt. 48, North Versailles, 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Boys and girls 9-15. Rifle, trap, archery, safety education, muzzleloader, trapping. Allegheny County Sportsmen's League. Register by June 15. 412-824-6467, acslyouthday2008@yahoo.com.

SHOOTS


For a more complete listing of shoots, visit www.post-gazette.com/sports.

ALL SEASONS TRAP AND SKEET Wednesdays: Open shoots, 5 p.m. Call 1-814-590-3777.

CALIFORNIA HILL Sundays: Sporting clays and five-stand, 9 a.m. Call 724-938-3480 or 724-938-3477.

CANONSBURG SPORTSMEN ASSOC. Trap range open to public third Sundays starting at noon. Trap range open Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Call Sundays after 11 a.m. at 724-745-0527, or 724-745-4507.

CARRICK SPORTSMEN Sundays: Traps, 1 p.m. Junior rifle and traps programs, personal protection/firearms safety, hunter safety courses. Call 724-348-5354 or visit www.carricksportsmen.com.

EAST MONONGAHELA SPORTSMEN 3-D archery shoots June 29, July 27, August 10, August 31, Sept. 7, Sept 21. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 2008 EMSC High-Power, July 5. CMP Garand-Springfield Match, July 26, Aug. 23, Sept. 6, Sept. 27, Oct. 4. Outdoor air pistol third Sundays, 1 p.m. 412-384-4747, www.dp.net/~emsc.

FALCON ARCHERS 3-D shoots July 13 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., August 10 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dick Zorn Bowhunter 3-D shoots Sept. 13 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sept. 14 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kitchen open for all shoots. 724-746-2880, falconarchers.hypermart.net.

LOGANS FERRY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB July 3, Basic Pistol Course. 7 p.m. 724-339-5550.

MILLVALE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB June 29 3-D Archery Shoot: registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays: Skeet, 5 p.m. Wednesdays: Evening leagues, practice, 6 p.m. Saturdays: Registered targets, 9 a.m. 724-935-9963, www.millvalesportsmens.org.

NEMOCOLIN WOODLANDS Aug. 8 Washington Hospital Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot. 100-target event limited to one flight of 160 participants. 15 stations, shooters of all skill levels. Register by Aug. 1 at Deadline for registration is Aug. 1. Call 724-223-3722, jmercer@washingtonhospital.org.

PITCAIRN-MONROEVILLE SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap, practical pistol practice, 6 p.m. Saturdays: Trap practice, 10 a.m. Sundays: trap practice, 1 p.m. 412-824-3790, www.pmsconline.com.

POSSUM HOLLOW SPORTSMEN Thursdays: 3-D outdoor archery shoots July 13, Aug. 9-10, Sept. 13-14. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. 724-651-8045, www.possumhollowsportsmansclub.com.

RICHLAND SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Archery. Alternate Mondays: Junior rifle. 412-486-2873.

ROSTRAVER SPORTSMEN Practice trap, pistol and 3-D archery. 724-872-4399.

RUFFSDALE GUN Sundays: Trap practice, noon. Saturdays, 10 a.m.

SALTSBURG SPORTSMEN Paintball shoot second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 724-845-6936.

SHANER SPORTSMEN Fridays: Trap. 724-494-6834, 412-417-3744.

SHANNOCK VALLEY SPORTSMAN'S CLUB 3-D archery June 29, Sept. 21. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Public invited. Yatesboro, 724-783-6450.

SINNAMAHONING SPORTSMEN Paint ball shoot second and fourth Sundays, 9:30 a.m. 724-845-6936.

HUNTER-TRAPPER SAFETY


Allegheny County

July 26-27 McKeesport Sportsmen's Association. July 26 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; July 27 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-registration required. Class limit 80. Call if special needs are required. 412-829-1966.

Somerset County

July 9, 11, 12 Ferndale Sportsmen's Club. July 9 6-9 p.m.; July 11 6-9 p.m.; July 12 8 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 30. 814-288-4622.

July 9, 10, 12 Trent - Lavansville - Bakersville Rod & Gun Club. July 9 6-9 p.m.; July 10 6-9 p.m.; July 12 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 40. 814-444-1252.

July 11-12 Jenner Community Sportsmen's. July 11 6-9 p.m.; July 12 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 60. 814-479-7033.

July 22, 24, 26 Turkeyfoot Fish & Game Club. July 22 6:30-9 p.m.; July 24 6:30-9 p.m.; July 26 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 40. 814-395-0436.

Washington County

July 11-12 Mingo Rod & Gun Club. July 11 6-9 p.m.; July 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 40. 724-258-5431.

July 19-20 Charleroi Sportsmen's Association. July 19 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; July 20 8 a.m.-noon. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 45. 724-483-7441.

Westmoreland County

July 12-13 Irwin Sportsmen's Association. July 12 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 13 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 40. 724-864-2488.

July 12-13 Lloydsville Sportsmen's Farm. July 12 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 13 noon-4 p.m. Registration required. Lunch provided. Class limit 30. 724-537-3281.

PISTOL COURSE


July 13 Sig Sauer Intro to Pistol Course. Sportsman's Warehouse, 250 Mt. Nebo Pointe Drive. 10 a.m.-4:40 p.m. Register by July 6, $99, after July 6 $149. Register at 866-619-1128 and www.sigsauer.com/pistolprogram.

BOWHUNTER SAFETY COURSE


July 12 East Huntington Sportsmen's Club, Westmoreland County, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. $18, class limit 30. 412-638-0059.

EDUCATIONAL


June 29 Forgotten Pollinators. Raccoon Creek State Park, Hookstown. 2-3:00 p.m. Meets at Wildflower Reserve Nature Center, Route 30. As honeybee populations decrease, we become more dependent on native bee pollinators. Learn how to attract and increase native bees to your flower beds and gardens. 724-899-3611.

July 5 Wildlife Rehab. Cook Forest State Park. Meets 9 p.m. at Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater. Live animal demonstration, learn what can be done with injured and orphaned animals. 814-744-8475.

July 5 Stream Exploration. Jennings Environmental Education Center, Slippery Rock. 10 a.m. On Big Run Creek a family adventure in finding aquatic bugs, worms and crustaceans that are indicators of stream quality. Boots provided. 724-794-6011.

July 5 Trees of the Wildflower Reserve. Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildlower Reserve. 3-3:30 p.m. Guided hike with folklore, history and tree identification. 724-899-3611.

July 5 Wildflower Walk. Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve. 2-3:30 p.m. Tour IDs wildflowers, includes medicinal and edible uses, folklore. 724-899-3611.

July 6 Fire Tower/Seneca Point Historical Tour. Cook Forest State Park. Meets 11:30 a.m. at Fire Tower. Interpretative tour. Bring binoculars. 814-744-8475.

July 11 Owl Prowl. Cook Forest State Park. Meets 8 p.m. Log Cabin Inn Environmental Learning Center. Bring flashlight. Tour seeks barred, great horned, screech and saw-whet owls. 814-744-8475.

July 12 Hellbender Hunt. Cook Forest State Park. Meets 12:30 p.m. at park office. Search the river for the "Allegheny Alligator" and its close relative, the mudpuppy. 814-744-8475.

July 13 Birds of Prey. Raccoon Creek State Park. 2-3:30 p.m. Falconer Earl Shriver leads program including variety of live predatory birds. 724-899-3611.

VOLUNTEER


Second Saturdays PTAG mountain bike trail work, Frick Park, Squirrel Hill. Details seth314@gmail.com.

July 6 PTAG mountain bike trail work, Hartwood Acres. Details seth314@gmail.com.

First published on June 29, 2008 at 12:00 am