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Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 8/9/09
Hiking, winter activities, shoots, hunter safety courses, educational programs, volunteer opportunities and more ...
Sunday, August 09, 2009
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Darrell Sapp/Post-Gazette
A paddler crosses the foggy Allegheny River at Harmarville escorted by two mallards on a recent summer morning.
HIKING

Heart Hikes Series. Guided hikes at McConnell's Mill State Park, Portersville. Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Aug. 30. 724-368-3612.

Aug. 9 Geology and Industrial History Hike. 2 p.m. Hell's Hollow, McConnells Mill State Park. Meet at Hell's Hollow parking lot. 724-368-3612.

Aug. 23 Summer Tree I.D. Hike. Meets 1 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

Aug. 23 Hike Along Millstream. 1 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

Aug. 30 Slippery Rock Gorge Trail Hike. 1 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

Sept. 12 Hell's Hollow Walk. 2 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

BIKING

Aug. 9 Pittsburgh Bike-a-thon. 65-mile, 35-mile and 5-mile rides plus raffles, food, music, vendor expo and balloon release. Benefits American Cancer Society. SouthSide Works, 7:30 a.m. 412-481-1750. www.pittsburghbike.org.

GETout spotlight

Family Fishing Derby and Walkabout Aug. 15

Easy access from the city, lots of hungry bass and panfish, loaner rods, free bait, no need for a fishing license, and if boredom ensues somebody will take the disinterested party for a walk. Could there be a better excuse to take your kid fishing? Venture Outdoor's Family Fishing Derby and Walkabout provides everything the wannabe angler needs to get started. The catch-and-release fishing contest at South Side Riverfront Park, under the Birmingham Bridge, is designed for families who don't fish often. Equipment and assistance are available; through special arrangement with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, participants 16 years old and above who don't have a valid fishing license are urged to arrive promptly at noon for a workshop before they can fish. To buy a fishing license, go to a license distributor (locations available at www.fish.state.pa.us). Guides will be around to lead short nature hikes throughout the day. Here's a fishing tip: Bass like structure in or overhanging the water. Look for those habitats at Riverfront Park. Noon-3 p.m., $20 per family, $5 individuals. 412-255-0564 ext. 4.

Aug. 9 Blue Knob Ride and Picnic. Laurel Highlands On&Off Road Bicycling Association. Meets 10:30 a.m. at the Pavia Run Pavilion.

Aug. 15 Bicycle Times Magazine PAPA Pinball Ride. Pittsburgh Trails Advocacy Group. Meet 10 a.m. at LaPrima Espresso Co. 412-302-9070.

BIRDING

Daily. Outdoor birding walk. National Aviary. 10:30 a.m. 412-559-3519.

Aug. 9-Sept. 1 Little Peepers Story Time. National Aviary. 10:30 a.m. Free admission to children 5 and under. 412-559-3519.

Sept. 20 Birds of Prey. 10 a.m. South Park Nature Center, 412-835-0143.

Aug. 9- Sept. 7 Flite Zone bird show. National Aviary. Weds-Sun. 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.412-559-3519.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Aug. 13-14. Discover E. Penn's Adventurers plant hikes. Raccoon Creek State Park. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Ages 9-12. Preregistration required. $5. 724-899-3611.

Aug. 15 Wilderness Survival. Raccoon Creek State Park. Ages 8-18. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Preregistration required. $5. 724-899-3611.

Aug. 29 Night Reflections. 7 p.m. Harrison Hills Environmental Learning Center. 724-224-4102.

Sept. 5 Whole Grain Goodness. 2 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. 724-368-3612.

FLORA & FUNGI

Aug. 9 Wild Teas. 2 p.m. Learn medicinal purposes of tea leaves. McConnells Mill State Park. Park at Kildoo picnic area, hike to old mill. 724-368-3612.

Aug. 16 Invasive Plants of Western Pennsylvania. Raccoon Creek State Park. 2-3:30 p.m. 724-899-3611.

Aug. 15 Wildflower Walk. Meets 10 a.m. Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park Nature Center, 412-835-0143.

Aug. 16 Native Plants. Info and guided wildflower walk.2 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. Park at Kildoo picnic area, walk down to mill. 724-368-3612.

Aug. 17 Evening Wildflower Walk. 6-7:30 p.m. Raccoon Creek State Park. 724-899-3611.

Aug. 29 Art in Nature. Pressed Flowers. 1 p.m. McConnells Mill State Park. Meet at Kildoo Picnic area. 724-368-3612.

VOLUNTEER

Aug. 15 Oil Creek State Park Summer Biathlon. Ages 12 and up. $18; $20 after Aug. 9. 814-354-2802.

Aug. 22 Forbes State Forest Bike Trails. Register as DCNR Conservation Volunteer at 724-238-1200, ecallahan@state.pa.us.

Sept. 19 Crooked Creek Triathlon. Crooked Creek Lake. 9 a.m. $60 individuals, $85 teams, $40 first-time participants.

MISC.

Aug. 15 Oil Creek Summer Biathlon. 6K cross-country run with two shooting stops. open to all participants age 12 and older. Registration $18 through Aug. 8; $20 Aug. 9 through race day. 814-354-2802, pjam@venustel.com.

Aug. 21 Fights and Feathers. National Aviary Fundraiser. Doors open at 6 p.m.; Fights start at 9 p.m. $500. 412-323-7235 ext. 214.

Aug. 22-23 Steel City Horseshoe Pitching Showdown. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m. HOPE Horsheshoe Club in Carnegie. 412-279-7319.

Aug. 22 Fourth Saturdays at Riverview Park. Pittsburgh Trails and Advocacy Group. 412-417-5825.

Aug. 23 Disc Golf Tournament. Pittsburgh Flying Disc Society, Entry $20. 9 a.m. Deer Lakes Park, 724-265-3520.

Aug. 28 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

Aug. 29 Stargazing Party. Wagman Observatory, Deer Lakes Park. Starts at sunset, 724-224-2510.

Aug. 29 Beach Bash and Sea-BQ. Seven Springs Resort. 5-8 p.m. $50/ages 21 and over, $30/ ages 13-16, $20/ages 8-12, $12.50 ages 4-7. 800- 452-2223.

Aug. 30 Million Dollar Shoot-Out on the Mountain. Seven Springs. 8:45 a.m. $10. 800-452-2223.

Sept. 5 Twenty-four Hour Champion Challenge team relay. Seven Springs. 814-352-2047

Sept. 25-26 McConnells Mill State Park Heritage Festival. 724-368-9320.

BOATING

Tuesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 27 Canoe/Kayak Basic Instruction and Paddle. $20 per boat. 6 p.m. Moraine State Park, McDaniel's Launch Area, Moraine State Park. RSVP at 724-713-2093.

Aug. 18 Lake Evening Nature Paddle. 7-8:30 p.m.Raccoon Creek State Park. 724-899-3611.

Saturdays, Sundays through Sept. 5- Nov. 1 Nautical Nature Fall Foliage Cruises. 12 and 2 p.m. Sat.; 2 and 4 p.m. Sun. $8 adults, $7 seniors, $5 children, under 2 free. 724-368-9185.

FISHING

Wednesdays. Downtown TriAnglers. Fishing instructor Karen Gainey helps novices and veterans to fish at North Shore Riverfront Park. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $5. Venture Outdoors, 412-255-0564.

Aug. 15 Family Fishing Derby. 12-3 p.m. Southside Riverfront Park. Venture Outdoors. $5 per person. 412-255-0564 ext. 4.

Sept 11-13 Couples' Fly Fishing and Wellness Weekend. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. $600. Registration required. Limit 3 couples. 814-632-6129.

Nov. 11-13 International Fly Tying Symposium. Somerset, PA. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. 814-632-6129.

Dec. 5-Mar. 10 Winter Blues Fly Tying Classes. Every Sat. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Brunch and materials provided. Spruce Creek Fly Fishing Co. 814-632-6129.

YOUTH FIELD DAYS

Aug. 9 NRA Youthfest Day Camp. Logans Ferry Sportsmen's Club, Plum. 724-339-5550.

Aug. 15. Armstrong County Hunting & Fishing (Pony Farm). 724-763-1748.

Aug. 22 Rochester Sportsmen's Club. 724-775-3545.

Aug. 22 Vandergrift's Sportsmen's Association. 724-727-7154; 724-727-6328.

Sept. 12 Heritage Scout Reservation. 412-471-2927.

Sept. 12 Open Door Baptist Church, Greensburg. 724-837-0057.

HUNTING

Aug. 14 Shooting Clinic. Seven Springs Resort. Meets at 8 a.m. $500. Registration Required. 800-452-2223 ext. 7899.

Aug. 15-16 Archery Expo. Product demos and seminars. Gander Mountain, Washington, Pa. 724-229-9800.

Aug. 13 Ruffed Grouse Society Sportsman's Banquet.6 p.m. Scott Township Fire Hall. 724-693-9032.

Aug. 22 Furtaking Training Course. Pennsylvania Game Commission. 8 a.m-2 p.m. Kutztown Rod and Gun Club, Berks County. $15. Class limit 24. Register at www.pgc.state.pa.us. 717-705-6541.

Sept. 15 Nomination deadline for Citizen Advisory Committee for Deer Management. Pennsylvania Game Commission. 717-705-7541.

HUNTER-TRAPPER SAFETY

Aug. 14-15 Clairton Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 7-9 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 80. 412-233-4411.

Aug. 29-30 West View VFW Post No. 2754. Sat., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 10. 724-449-2566.

Sept. 11-12 Pitcairn-Monroeville Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 50. 412-241-2879.

Sept.12-13. Allegheny Country Rifle Club. Sat. 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. Class limit 150. 724-449-2566.

Sept. 18-19. Carrick Sportsmen's Club. Fri. 6-10 p.m, Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 60.

Sept. 19-20. Collier Sportsmen's Association. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 412-276-9628, 412-279-4174.

Sept 19-20. Monroeville Municipal Building. Sat. and Sun 9 a.m-4 p.m. Registration required, lunch provided. 412-856-3369, 412-856-3311.

Sept. 26-27 Richland Sportsmen's Club. Sat. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Registration required. Class limit 50. 724-443-9094, 724-494-1669.

Sept. 26-27 McKeesport Sportsmen's Association. Sat. and Sun. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. 412-829-1966.

GUN SHOWS

Sept. 12-13 Westmoreland Mall, Rt. 30, Greensburg, paguncollectors.org 412-486-1129.

Sept. 26-27 Washington County Fairgrounds, Washington. 724-948-3571, www.arhsportshop.com.

Oct. 10-11 Expo Center, 135 Mall Blvd. Monroeville. 540-953-0016.

Nov 14-15 Laurel Highland Event Center, Greensburg. 412-486-1129.

SHOOTS

ALIQUIPPA BUCKTAILS Skeet and trap, Wednesdays 6 p.m. and Fridays 5 p.m. Call 724-378-1450 or visit www.bucktails.us.

ALLEGHENY COUNTRY RIFLE CLUB Saturdays and Sundays: ATA registered trap, 10 a.m. Call 412-821-9828.

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

CALIFORNIA HILL: Sundays: Sporting clays and five-stand, 9 a.m. Registered Sporting Clays Targets every Sunday in June. 724-938-3480 or 724-938-3477.

CANONSBURG SPORTSMEN ASSOC. Trap open to public and members Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and third Sundays, noon. 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 http://www.carricksportsmen.com.

CLAIRTON SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Muzzleloader shoot first Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. Public welcome. Serviceryfle@aol.com, www.clairtonsc.org.

CLAYBUSTERS Sundays: Sporting clays, five stand, skeet and trap, 9 a.m. and Thursdays 1 p.m. Call 814-437-3252 or 814-437-3428.

CONNELLSVILLE SPORTSMEN Tuesdays: Trap practice and skeet shooting, 5 p.m.

CONNOQUENESSING VALLEY BOWMAN CLUB July 19. 3-D Shoot. Registration 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 724-758-2002.

CORAOPOLIS Sundays: Junior Olympic archery development, 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays: Indoor archery, 7 p.m. Wednesdays: Informal combat, 7 p.m. Call 412-264-9920, 412-793-7692.

CROWFOOT ROD & GUN CLUB Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays: Public trap practice, 7 p.m. Call 724-327-9315 or 724-327-0592.

DORMONT-MT. LEBANON SPORTSMEN Third Sundays: Civilian Marksmanship Program 9:30 sign-up, 11 a.m. Mondays: outdoor pistol, NMC, MPRL 6 p.m. Tuesdays: trap 7-10 p.m. 412-531-5043, www.mdi.net/dml.

EAST MONONGAHELA SPORTSMEN SCI Benefit Shoot Aug. 23 and Sept 13. Mondays 25-yard pin shoot, $6, 6:30 p.m. Thursdays trap, $2.50 a round. Pistol range 50-yard pin shoot, $6, 6:30 p.m. 412-384-4747, http://www.dp.net/~emsc.

ELRAMA SPORTSMEN Mondays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 412-384-8896.

FALCON ARCHERS Cecil. 3-D shoots 7:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 2. Details http://falconarchers.hypermart.net.

FIVE POINTS HUNT CLUB Hopewell. Saturday registration 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday registration 8 a.m. - 2 pm. Mondays: Trap practice, 5:30 p.m. 724-375-7381, 724-457-0315, www.fivepointshuntingclub.com.

FORD CITY SPORTSMEN Wednesdays: Skeet practice, 6 p.m. Fridays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 724-763-3136, fordcitysportsmen@yahoo.com.

FOREST GROVE SPORTSMEN Mondays: Trap, 6 p.m. Thursdays: Combat pistol shoots, 4 p.m., Third Wednesdays: Membership meetings, 7 p.m. Third Sundays: Muzzle-loaders shoots, noon. 412-269-0942.

LAWRENCE COUNTY Wednesdays: Trap/skeet shoot, 5 p.m. 5-stand, 5 p.m. Thursdays: 5 p.m.; Sundays: Sporting clays, 9:30 a.m. 5-stand, 9:30 a.m. 724-652-1075.

LIBRARY SPORTSMEN ASSOCIATION Thursdays: Trap, skeet, 6 p.m. 412-835-9812, www.librarysa.com.

LOGANS FERRY SPORTSMEN'S CLUB NRA basic pistol courses. Plum. 724-339-5550.

LONG BRANCH SPORTSMEN Tuesdays: Indoor NRA 50-foot small bore pistol league, 7 p.m. 724-925-2919, 724-333-4408, www.bloomautomatic.com/lbsc

McDONALD SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap and skeet, 7 p.m. 724-796-2271, bcmazr@aol.com, www.mcdonaldsportsmen.com.

McKEESPORT SPORTSMEN Skeet practice, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. Cast bullet matches next to last Saturdays, 9 a.m., three classes, public welcome. 412-271-2144, 412- 824-7566.

MILLVALE SPORTSMEN'S CLUB Tuesdays: skeet 5 p.m. Wednesdays: evening leagues, practice 6 p.m. Saturdays: registered targets 9 a.m. 724-935-9963, www.millvalesportsmens.org.

NORTH BUFFALO SPORTSMAN'S Second Sundays: Action pistol, rifle. Third Sundays: Hunters trail shoot. Last Saturdays and Sundays: 3-D archery. 724-353-2444, 724-664-0513.

NORTH SIDE SPORTSMEN Wednesdays: Skeet, 6 p.m. Trap, 6 p.m. Sundays: Trap, skeet, 11 a.m. 724-935-9884, www.nssa.ws.

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.

RICHLAND SPORTSMEN'S ASSOC. Thursdays: Archery. Alternate Mondays: Junior rifle. 412-486-7820, wolfgang5@comcast.net.

ROCHESTER SPORTSMANS CLUB Trap Practice: Wednesdays 6 p.m. Sporting Clays: Tuesdays 6 p.m. Rt. 989, New Sewickly Twp.

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

RUFFED GROUSE SOCIETY Sporting Clays Shoot in Dillner. Sun. Aug. 9. $75, includes dinner. 412- 262-4044.

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.

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

SEVEN SPRINGS SPORTING CLAYS True Pair Tuesdays. $60/person, includes 7 p.m. dinner. 800- 452-2223.

Sept. 17 Pirates Charities Sporting Clays Invitational. 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 412-325-4944; 412- 325-4991.

SUTERSVILLE SPORTSMEN Trap practice: Mondays, 6 p.m., Tuesdays 10 a.m. 412-872-0989.

TARENTUM SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Skeet practice, 5:30 p.m. 724- 353-1216.

TRAFFORD SPORTSMEN Indoor pistol: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1 p.m. Trap: Wednesdays 10 a.m.; Fridays 6 p.m. Tuesdays: Archery practice, evenings; Bowling pin shoot: First and third Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 412-372-3820.

VICTORY HILL GUN Tuesdays: Trap practice, 6 p.m. 724-258-9871.

WASHINGTON SPORTSMEN Thursdays: Trap, wobble trap, skeet, 6 p.m. 724-222-0651.

WEST PENN SPORTSMEN Five-stand: Sundays, 10 a.m., Thursdays, 4 p.m. Trap: Thursdays 4:30 p.m.

WHITE OAK ROD AND GUN CLUB North Huntingdon. Sporting clays and 5-stand, sign-in 9 a.m.-1 pm., first and third Sundays, $25. Skeet 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Fridays. 724-863-9941, www.worgclub.com.

YOUNGWOOD Trap: Sunday 10 a.m., Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

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First published on August 9, 2009 at 12:00 am