The Outdoors Calendar publishes submitted information on hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoors events. Email details to sports@lnpnews.com; send to LNP, Attn: Sports, P.O. Box 1328, Lancaster, PA 17608-1328; or call 717-291-8666.
MARKSMANSHIP
• Mount Joy Sportsman Association: The group is hosting the 2023-24 season of the William Penn Pistol League, which runs on Wednesday nights through March 27, 2024. Matches cost $5 per evening and are shot with 60 rounds at a 50-foot distance with .22 caliber firearms. This year’s competition nights will start at approximately 6 p.m. and go until 9 p.m. (or earlier if all competitors have completed the course of fire). Safety is paramount and is enforced in the use of firearms, which makes the shooting discipline one of, if not the most, safest of sports. Any and all sports club members interested in pistol competition and not having an organized pistol team are encouraged to visit the Mount Joy Sportsman Association, located at 85 Sportsman Road, Mount Joy, to learn more about this competitive discipline. For information, go online at wppl.us or www.mountjoysportsmen.com.
SUNDAY, DEC. 17
• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: At 1 p.m. (departure at about 1:15 p.m.), meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, for a hike at Noel Dorwart Park and Long's Park. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.
• Lancaster County Bird Club: Derek Stoner is the coordinator for this year's Southern Lancaster Christmas Bird Count, which begins at 7 a.m. Contact him at 484-723-3348 or derekstoner@hotmail.com to volunteer and receive instructions and assignments. All birders are welcome and newcomers will be paired with experienced CBC volunteers. Birders are also welcome to do a feeder watch count for the CBC, but must contact Stoner to make sure their property is within the Solanco count circle and to receive instructions. There will also be a special event at Climber's Run which includes an informative session followed by a walk on the preserve. All LCBC members are welcome. Register on the online event page at eventbrite.com/e/beginning-birder-series-christmas-bird-count-2023-tickets-746200524857?aff=oddtdtcreator. Participants may also contact Sarah Gotwols at sarahann71880@gmail.com or Stoner via email. Visit the website at lancasterbirdclub.org for more information. The club is also on Facebook at facebook.com/lancasterbirdclub.
• Governor Dick Fitness Hike: A longer faster-paced hike will begin at 10 a.m. Meet at the Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna. Dress warm and bring water for this free event. Call 717-964-3808 or email governordick@hotmail.com for more info and to register.
MONDAY, DEC. 18
• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly membership meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 20
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 21
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Governor Dick Winter Solstice Walk: Welcome the winter season with a chilly stroll through the forest. At 11 a.m., meet at the Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna. Call 717-964-3808 or email governordick@hotmail.com for more info and to register for this free event.
SATURDAY, DEC. 23
• Lancaster County Bird Club: Barbara Hunsberger (phunsberger@comcast.net) is the coordinator for the Lancaster Christmas Bird Count, beginning at 7 a.m. Roger Stoner will schedule the volunteers. Call him at 717-393-9030 to receive instructions and assignments. All birders are welcome and newcomers will be pared with experienced CBC volunteers. Birders are also welcome to do a feeder watch count for the CBC, but must contact Stoner to make sure their property is within the Lancaster count circle and to receive instructions. Also on this day, LCBC will have the CBC4KIDS (and Adults) event at Lancaster Central Park from 9 a.m. to noon. John Lahr is coordinator of this event, designed to introduce young people to winter birding and nature. Adults without children are also encouraged to join the group to experience the beauty of the park in winter. Contact Lahr at 717-205-3030 or johnlahr324@gmail.com with questions or to register. Visit the website at lancasterbirdclub.org for more information about either event. The club is also on Facebook at facebook.com/lancasterbirdclub.
• Governor Dick scavenger hunt: Go on a hunt to collect objects from nature, then use what's collected to press into clay ornaments. Meet at the Environmental Center (3283 Pinch Road, Mount Gretna) at noon. The event is $5 per participant. Call 717-964-3808 or email governordick@hotmail.com for more info and to register for this free event.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 27
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, DEC. 28
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
SATURDAY, DEC. 30
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
SUNDAY, DEC. 31
• Hikes for public, led by Lancaster Hiking Club: At 1 p.m. (departure at about 1:15 p.m.), meet at Buchanan Park, on the corner of Race and Buchanan avenues, Lancaster, for a hike at Lancaster County Central Park. For information, go online at lancasterhikingclub.com.
• Lancaster County Bird Club: Ted Nichols II is the coordinator for the Lititz Christmas Bird Count, beginning at 7 a.m. Contact him at 717-856-3851 or tanicholsii@gmail.com to volunteer and receive instructions and assignments. All birders are welcome and newcomers will be pared with experienced CBC volunteers. Birders are also welcome to do a feeder watch count for the CBC, but must contact Nichols to make sure their property is within the Lititz count circle and to receive instructions. Visit the website at lancasterbirdclub.org for more information. The club is also on Facebook at facebook.com/lancasterbirdclub.
MONDAY, JAN. 1
• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: Kick off the new year with a winter bird walk. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Lebanon Valley Expo Center parking lot next to LVRT. Contact field trip leader Jim Fiorentino at 717-269-0675. For other information or possible updates, check the QAS website at qasaudubon.org.
TUESDAY, JAN. 2
• Quittapahilla Audubon Society: A second New Year's walk to kick off the birding year will be held at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Meet at the Visitors Center (100 Museum Road
Stevens, PA 17578) at 9 a.m. Contact field trip leader Jim Fiorentino at 717-269-0675. For other information or possible updates, check the QAS website at qasaudubon.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, holds its regular membership meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
THURSDAY, JAN. 4
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 6
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 10
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, JAN. 11
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Manheim Sportsmen’s Association: The club will hold its monthly membership meeting starting at 7 p.m. at the clubhouse, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim. For information call either 717-665-7729 or 717-587-6957.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 13
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
MONDAY, JAN. 15
• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly membership meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 17
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, JAN. 18
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 20
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, JAN. 25
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, JAN. 27
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 31
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m.each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 1
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 3
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, holds its regular membership meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
THURSDAY, FEB. 8
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 10
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
WEDNESDAY, FEB 14
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 15
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 17
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
MONDAY, FEB. 19
• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly membership meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 22
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 28
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, FEB. 29
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, holds its regular membership meeting on the first Wednesday of each month, beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 7
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. the second Saturday of the month. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 14
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
• Manheim Sportsmen's Association: The club, at 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, will hold its monthly meeting (scheduled for the second Thursday of each month), beginning at 7 p.m. New members are always welcome. For questions, call either 717-665-7729 or 717-587-6957.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
• Columbia Fish and Game: The club, at 4339 Fairview Road, Columbia, will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 7:30 p.m. For information, visit the club’s website at columbiafishandgame.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 16
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
• Paradise Sportsman's Association: The club, located at 36 Sportsman Drive (off Belmont Road), Paradise, has trap shoots open to the public from 5-8 p.m. each Thursday. For information and updates, go online at paradisesportsmansassn.com.
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 5 to 7 p.m. each Thursday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
SATURDAY, MARCH 30
• Conewago Rod & Gun Club: The club, at 1483 Turnpike Road, Elizabethtown, will hold a weekly public trap shoot from 9 a.m. to noon each Saturday. For more information, visit the club’s website at conewagogunclub.org.
