Rifle/trap leagues
Under pressure from Ruffs Dale in recent weeks, the shooters from Connellsville responded to the pressure by picking up a win on their home range in Twi-Night Trap League action Thursday. Connellsville shot a 198 to edge Ruffsdale, which shot 196. East Huntingdon was close behind with a 195 and Youngwood fired a 186.
On the season, Connellsville remains in first place with 35 points, followed by Ruffsdale with 32 1/2, East Huntingdon with 21 1/2 and Youngwood with 11.
Last week's top shooters were:
Connellsville: Jouke deVries, Roy Davis, Frank Capo, Barry Firestone, Tom Kaylor, and Jon Schroyer, 25; Blaine Wingard and Bob Baer, 24.
Ruffs Dale: Erich Hoegel, Justin Lancaster, Ted Salka, and Andy Zborovsky, 25; Dick Forsythe, Paul Plummer, Myron Reach, and Mark Hixson, 24.
East Huntingdon: Jim Piovarchy Jr., Steven Fosbrink and Dan Depta, 25; Luther Grimm, Ken Frye Sr., Sam Redinger, Scott Hagerman, and Ron Frey, 24.
Youngwood: Ross Crawford, 25; Fred Perillo, Jeannette Peairs, Lucas Boord, and Dan Moore, 23; Frank Kott, Dick Kunkle and Jeremy Queer, 22.
Events/classes
Volunteers are needed for the 16th Annual River Sweep, the largest organized volunteer river cleanup effort in the country. It's scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to noon June 18 in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Greene, Washington, and Westmoreland counties. The emphasis this year locally is on cleaning the rivers prior to the Bassmaster Classic coming to Pittsburgh.
Last year, more than 1,000 volunteers collected trash and debris along the Ohio, Allegheny, Beaver, Monongahela and Youghiogheny rivers and their tributaries. Volunteers who participate receive trash bags, a T-shirt and refreshments.
For information, contact Betsy Mallison at 412-442-4182 or epsriversweep@state.pa.us.
Keystone State Park, Loyalhanna Bassmasters and Latrobe-Unity Parks and recreation will host a day's worth of family fishing activities beginning at 9 a.m. June 5 at the park. There will be a free catch-and-release fishing derby for children and adults from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with prizes awarded in various age classes. Anglers must register at the park's amphitheater between 9 and 11 a.m., then weigh-in their fish at the same site by 1:15 p.m.
There will also be a free CastingKids Competition from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Children in two age groups (7-10 and 11-14) can compete to see who can most accurately flip, pitch and cast a lure. There will be prizes for the winners, each of whom earns the right to advance to state competition.
There will be a "Smart Angler's Class" from 10 a.m. to noon, too, focusing on fishing skills and aquatic resources. Pre-registration, which costs $3, is required by calling 724-668-2939.
The day will also include various nature activities and a fly fishing demonstration. For information, call 724-668-2939.
White Oak Rod and Gun Club will host an NRA Youth Sportsfest for boys and girls ages 10 to 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18 at the club grounds in North Huntingdon. Participants will get to try their hands at shotgun, .22 rifle, .22 handgun, high-powered rifle, air rifle, archery, and muzzleloader shooting. There will be a seminar on turkey hunting safety, too, along with one presented by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The event will be limited to 60 participants. Registration costs $10 and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis until June 13. Lunch and all equipment will be provided.
To register, call Carolyn Moore at 724-863-3032 or Ed Soyke at 724-863-7552.
Bowhunter education courses
Crowfoot Rod and Gun, Westmoreland County, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4. Cost is $18, with a 30-person limit. Pre-registration required by calling Frank Falvo at 412-889-1675.
Hunter safety courses
Forest Grove Sportsmen's Club, Allegheny County, 5 to 10 p.m. June 3 and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4. Lunch provided; class limit 100. Pre-register by calling Bill Hubbs 412-262-2279.
Quemahoning Rod and Gun Club, Somerset County, 6 to 9 p.m. June 3 and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 4. Lunch provided; class limit 40. Pre-register by calling John Adams or Mark Buchanan at 814-798-8661 or 814-893-5599.
Fayette Gun Club, Fayette County, 6 to 10 p.m. June 3 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 4. Lunch provided Saturday only; class limit 40. Pre-register by calling Uniontown Wal-Mart at 724-438-3344.
Frazier-Simplex Rifle Club, Washington County, 5 to 9 p.m. June 3 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4. Class limit 35. Pre-register by calling James W. Husk at 724-222-3369.
ACE Sporting Goods, Washington County, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 4 and 5. Class limit 70. Pre-register by calling Cheryl or Keith at 724-222-5470
Dick's Sporting Goods Store, Northway Mall, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 10 and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. June 11. Class limit 70. Pre-register by calling Ken Mack or Russ Hoffman at 412-761-4225 or 412-635-0661.
Gander Mountain, Washington County, 5 to 9 p.m. June 10 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 11. Class limit 35. Pre-register by calling 724-229-9800.
Nixon Gun Club, Fayette County, 5 to 9 p.m. June 13 to 15. Snacks provided; class limit 60. Pre-register by calling 724-785-2311.
Kingston Vets and Sportsmen's Club, Westmoreland County, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 14, 6 to 9:30 p.m. June 16 and 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 18. Lunch provided; class limit 50. Pre-register by calling Walt Wasnesky or Joe Androstic at 724-539-6689 or 724-539-1033.
Messmore Sportsmen's Club, Fayette County, 6 to 10 p.m. June 17 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 18. Lunch provided; class limit 40. Pre-register by calling John Francyzk at 724-737-0947. Shoots on tap
Irwin Sportsmen's Association will hold an NRA hunter's pistol and cowboy rifle silhouette shoot June 4, with registration from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call Bruce Lumsden at 412-613-5775. The club will hold a revolver/semi-automatic smallbore and centerfire action pistol shoot at 5 p.m. June 2. Call 724-863-1967.
The second annual Ward Burton Wildlife Foundation sporting clays shoot will be held June 8-9 at the Shooting Academy at Nemacolin Woodlands in Farmington. All proceeds benefit Burton's foundation and its mission to promote an awareness of the need for wildlife conservation, habitat enhancement and proper stewardship of natural resources through education. Participants will be able to meet Burton as well as NASCAR drivers Kyle Petty, Greg Biffle, Casey Mears and Jeff Burton. Several former Pittsburgh Steelers will also participate, as will Shawn Chatham, host or Chasing the Dream on the Outdoor Channel. Tickets start at $350 per person, with several team packages available. Call 724-329-6770.
Derry Rod and Gun Club will hold a 30-target 3-D archery shoot June 19, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Women shoot for free. Food and refreshments will be available. Call 724-694-8761.
Herminie #2 Sportsmen Association hosts bowling pin pistol league shoots at 6 p.m. every Monday except holidays. Cost is $5 per shoot and $4 per practice. There are classes for open and scoped sights and the public is welcome. Call Larry at 724-446-1243.
Lloydsville Sportsmen's Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot June 26, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $8 and refreshments will be available.
Rostraver Sportsmen and Conservation Association holds trap practice at 10 a.m. Thursdays and 1 p.m. Saturdays. A 3-D archery shoot schedule is available by calling 724-872-4399.
Indiana County Bow and Gun Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot June 12. Sign-ups are from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Call Brian Long at 724-422-6326.
Roscoe Sportsman's Association has a youth trap league for people up to age 18 and an adult trap league. Practice rounds are welcome both days. Call the club at 724-938-9080 Wednesday evenings or Sundays between 1 and 9 p.m. for times.
Long Branch Sportsmen's Club holds NRA-sanctioned 50-foot small bore pistol league shoots at 7 p.m. Tuesdays until mid-May. Loaner equipment and instruction is available and women and youths are welcome. Call 724-258-2191 or 724-929-3393 for information and directions.
Kingston Veterans and Sportsmen will hold a 3-D archery shoot Aug. 14, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the clubhouse. Youths and cubs shoot for free. Call 724-539-9303.
Hecla's trap range is open for practice from 5 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday. The public is welcome. Call 724-423-6090 after 2 p.m.
The Sigel Sportsmen's Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot June 5, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The club is located one half mile north of Sigel on Route 949.
Mars Rod and Gun Club will hold a 30-target western/Canadian game 3-D archery shoot June 12, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Cost is $8 for adults and $7 for youths ages 12 to 15. Those 11 and younger shoot for free. Call 724-538-9392.
Old Westmoreland Rifles is hosting a blackpowder shoot June 19 beginning at 1 p.m. There will be a paper target shoot at 10 a.m. June 5. Registration costs $6, and shooters are asked to bring a prize worth $10. Call Darryl Myers at 724-522-1729, Rockie Dean at 724-527-5317, or Phil Cravener at 724-539-7667.
Youngwood Sportsmen's Association holds trap shoots from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and from 6 to 10:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The shoots are open to the public. Call Fred at 724-837-5516 or Frank at 724-834-3234.
Connellsville Sportsmen's Club hosts trap practice is from 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays.
West Penn Sportsmen's Club has a heated, covered, and lighted five stand range. Shooting hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. The trap ranges are open 4:30 to 9 p.m. Thursdays.
East Monongahela Sportsmen's Club will hold a 40-target 3-D archery shoot, with six tree stand shots, June 5, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a high-power shoot June 25 beginning at 9 a.m. The club holds 25-yard pistol pin shoots Mondays at 6:30 and 25-yard pistol pin and 50-yard silhouette shoots Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Trap practice is Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. All events are open to the public. Call 412-384-4747 or visit www.dp.net/~esmc.
East Huntingdon Sportsman's Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot and IBO qualifier July 3, with registration from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The club is also running an indoor archery league, with shooting on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Public trap practice is held at 7 p.m. Mondays. Call Ron Rodgers at 724-309-7568.
Greater Pittsburgh Gun Club hosts skeet, trap and five-stand shoots from 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays. From 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays the range is open for skeet, trap, five-stand and sporting clays. Call 724-796-9111 or visit www.greaterpghgunclb.com.
Burrell Rod and Gun Club, Blacklick, holds International Handgun Metallic Silhouette Association shoots the second Saturday of each month through October. Registration is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call 724-248-9021 or 724-459-0385 or visit www.btrg.50megs.com.
Saltsburg Sportsmans Club will hold a 3-D archery shoot June 5, with registration from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be awards in all classes and refreshments will be available. Call 724-639-0360.
White Oak Rod and Gun Club will hold a sporting clays shoot from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5. The kitchen will be open and there will be prizes. Cost is $20 for 100 targets. Sport clays, skeet and trap practice is from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. All events are open to the public. Call 724-863-9941.
Sutersville Sportsmen's Club holds trap practice Mondays beginning at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Call 724-872-0910.
Shaner Sportsmen's Club holds trap practice Fridays beginning at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Call 724-446-1313.
Crowfoot Rod and Gun Club's trap range is open to the public from 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays and Sundays. Call 724-327-9315.
Pitcairn Monroeville Sportsmen's Club, 505 Mosside Blvd., North Versailles, hosts trap shoots Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A lighted five-stand sporting clays course is open to the public from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Cost is $5 per round. Call 412-824-3790 or www.pmsconline.com.
Sportsmen's Association of Greensburg hosts trap, skeet and sporting clays tower shoots from 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. The trap range has a ramp to accommodate special-needs shooters. The club also hosts skeet shoots from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays. Call Ray Wertz at 724-836-6353.
McDonald Sportsmen's Association will hold NRA eastern regional 60-shot blackpowder championship June 4, with registration beginning at 7 a.m. There will be a benchrest rifle shoot at 11 a.m. June 5. The club also hosts trap and skeet practice from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays. The public is welcome. Call 724-796-2271 or visit www.mcdonaldsportsmen.com.
Clairton Sportsmen's Club hosts skeet shoots and practice from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, 5 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. The trap league and practice is from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Visit www.clairtonsc.org.
Shannock Valley Sportsmen's Club, Yatesboro, will hold a 3-D archery shoot today, with registration from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Refreshments will be available. The club also hosts trap practice at 6 p.m. every Thursday now through Sept. 5. The public is welcome. Call 724-783-6450. Calendar
June 5 -- Fish for free day (adults can fish without having to first purchase a license. All seasons and bag limit restrictions apply).
June 18 -- Opening day for bass (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted)
