The event will take place from 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, at pavilions 3 and 4. Participants must pre-register and arrive by 11:30 a.m. to find parking and be ready to begin at 12 p.m.

To register, visit www.fishandboat.com and click the “Calendar of Events” tab. Please register all individuals planning to attend the event (anyone attending should register) by 4 p.m. on Sept. 23.

No fishing or hunting license is needed to participate in the event. All equipment is provided for program activities!

Pre-registered participants will have an opportunity to win prizes through random drawings during the event.

PHOTO PROVIDED A young hunter tests their aim at one of the activities held during National Hunting and Fishing Day in Bald Eagle State Park.

The National Hunting and Fishing Day program will provide opportunities for families to participate in fishing activities like on-water fishing with the PFBC staff, including their Waterway Conservation Officers (WCO). The WCOs will not only be assisting with fishing and other instruction during the program, but will also be available during the day to answer regulation, safety or fishing questions.

Families will also be introduced to conservation by building fish habitat structures for the lake with PFBC’s Division of Lake Habitat staff. Participants will also be able to test their archery skills with an archery course provided by the 4-H Youth Development Program (this station is for participants ages 12 and up).

DCNR and PA Game Commission will introduce participants to the importance of Blue Birds and help you build or provide you with your very own blue bird box to take home!

About National

Hunting

PHOTO PROVIDED A group of National Hunting and Fishing Day participants learn how to build habitat for wildlife.

and Fishing Day

NHF Day recognizes generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to the conservation of our nation’s rich sporting heritage and natural resources.

One of the main goals of National Hunting and Fishing Day is to recruit new hunters and anglers by encouraging participation in recreational hunting and fishing, as well as increasing public awareness of the connection between hunting, angling and environmental conservation.