Ring in the New Year with outdoor-themed fun
Ring in the New Year with outdoor-themed fun
By Tyler Frantz
Happy New Year to one and all! With 2016 now a mere memory, it’s time to look forward to fresh beginnings in 2017. The New Year is certain to bring its own fair share of outdoor-themed opportunities to be enjoyed by sportsmen and women both young and old.
Beyond late-season flintlocking, small game brush busting, waterfowling for migrators, and maybe even a little ice fishing, there’s plenty to do throughout the winter months. And with so many great events happening locally, I wanted to highlight just a few that will surely help satisfy our cravings for the outdoors in weeks to come. There’s nearly something for everyone among the detailed list that follows, and I might even see you at a few of these events myself. They are just too good to pass up! Here’s wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!
Events at Cabelas in Hamburg, PA
“Ice Fishing Seminar”
January 7-8 12:00 Noon & January 21-22 1:00 PM
January 7-8 12:00 Noon & January 21-22 1:00 PM
Winter is here and the weather is cold, which equals ice on the lakes and rivers and a great time to go ice fishing. Stop in the Fishing Department to find out exactly what you need to get out and enjoy this great sport. From augers and ice shelters to rods and bait, Cabelas has everything you need, plus expert advice from their Outfitters.
“Tent Pitching Competition”
January 15 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
January 15 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Stop by the Camping Department and show your skills at pitching a tent. This will be a time-based event with the following categories: One Person, Two Person, and Group Pitch. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest team of a properly pitched tent in each category. Cabela’s Camping Outfitters will perform Judging and timing.
Cabela's proudly presents Dan Wowak from History Channel’s ALONE SEASON 3. Dan's love for the outdoors began as a small child, when his grandfather took him hiking and fishing in rural Pennsylvania. That passion continued to grow and led to countless days spent hunting, trapping, camping and doing anything else that allowed him time in the woods. Learn from Dan the items you will need for basic survival in the outdoors.
“9 Week Fly Tying Course”
Begins Wednesday February 1 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Begins Wednesday February 1 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Want to beat the winter doldrums and get into an exciting pastime? This class is especially for you. Taught by resident Outfitter expert, Tom Coe, the first meeting will be an introductory class in fly-fishing techniques & equipment and fly tying tools and materials. The following 7 weeks will be a hands-on fly tying experience. The final class will be a field trip to a local stream to study the aquatic invertebrates fish feed upon and why we tie flies to imitate them. Please note class size will be limited to 15 and pre-registration will be required. There is no fee for this class. Students will be responsible for all materials needed for the class. Please contact Ron Leh at 610-929-7089 for further information and a full course listing.
Susquehannock Fly Fishers 45thAnnual Fly Tying Clinic
Begins January 23, 2017, every Monday evening for 6 weeks 7 to 9 PM
This course is for participants 12 years of age and older, and will be held at the Lebanon Career and Tech Center- 833 Metro Drive, Lebanon, PA 17042. Pre-registration is required with a cost of $20. Beginners and advanced classes are limited to no more than 12 students each. Students must provide their own fly tying equipment such as vice, bobbin, thread, scissors, etc. Susquehannock Fly Fishers will provide most of the tying materials. Interested individuals shall contact Gary Robson at 274-2740 or garyrobson@comcast.net.
Blue Mountain Chapter of NWTF Hunting Heritage Banquet
Saturday, January 28th Doors open at 4 PM
Join the local chapter of NWTF at Schaefferstown Fire Hall for a fun-filled night of fundraising to benefit wild turkeys across the nation. Early bird registration cutoff is Friday, January 21st and general registration deadline is Wednesday January 25th. Cost is $65 per person or $90 per couple, which includes membership and steak/seafood dinner. Many great prizes will be up for grabs. Contact Dustin Layser for more information at 717-629-7463 or dullequipment@hotmail.com.
NRA Great American Outdoor Show
February 4-12, 2017 Saturday’s 9-7, Sundays 10-5, Weekdays 10-7
NRA’s Great American Outdoor Show is coming back to Harrisburg’s Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex with a full lineup of outdoor vendors and exciting events, including DockDogs, 3D Bowhunter Challenge, guest appearances by Jim Shockey, Alan Probst, and Chef Albert Wutsch, and NRA Country concert by Dustin Lynch & Granger Smith. Ticket prices are Adult: $14, Child (6-12): $6, Children 5 and under: FREE, Senior (65 or older): $11, 2-Day Pass: $24, Group ticket: $11 (for 10 or more). Discounted NRA memberships will be available at the show, and tickets are now on sale at www.greatamericanoutdoorshow.org.
Hunter-Trapper Education Courses
Registration is now open for 2017 Basic Hunter-Trapper Education Courses, and it is advised to register early and mark the date on your calendars. Registration must be done online via the PA Game Commission website at www.pgc.pa.gov, click on the Education tab, click on Hunter Trapper Education Calendar, select the month and date of the class and sign up.
Participating Lebanon County clubs include the following locations and dates: Dela Ches- March 4; Jonestown- April 8; Steelstown- May 13; Izaak Walton- June 24; Myerstown- June 15; Palmyra- July 19; Ft. Indiantown Gap- August 9; R Field & Stream- August 23. All classes start at 8 a.m.
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