NATIONAL HUNTING AND FISHING DAY
National Hunting and Fishing (NHF) Day celebrates 50 years!
On the fourth Saturday of every September (September 24, 2022), NHF Day recognizes generations of sportsmen and sportswomen for their contributions to the conservation of our nation’s rich sporting heritage and natural resources.
National Hunting and Fishing Day aims to recruit new hunters and anglers by encouraging participation and increasing public awareness of the connection between hunting, angling, and conservation. Through self-imposed fees and excise taxes, sportsmen and sportswomen have raised more than $57 billion for conservation. Learn more about National Hunting and Fishing Day here.
PFBC EVENTS
This NHF Day, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is hosting public events statewide highlighting our mission in
protecting, conserving and enhancing Pennsylvania's aquatic resources. Enjoy our fishing, paddling and conservation programs that day!
Join us in celebrating 50 years with our events by region below:
SOUTHEAST AND SOUTHCENTRAL REGIONS
Date: Sunday, September 25th
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Location: Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
100 Museum Road
Stevens, PA 17578
REGISTER HERE
NORTHCENTRAL REGION
Date: Saturday, September 24th
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bald Eagle State Park (Centre County)
149 Main Park Road
Howard, PA 16841
Pavilion #7 (Near Butterfly Trail )
Partners: Penn State Extension Archery instructors, Trout Unlimited, PFBC Fisheries (Habitat Section), PFBC trained fishing skills instructors
Programs: About 45 minutes per station
- Fishing – On-water bait fishing
- Fly-Casting – Fly fishing and fly casting
- Lake Habitat – Build fish habitat structures
- Archery – Introduction to archery and shooting
REGISTER HERE
SOUTHWEST REGION
Date: Saturday, September 24th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: North Park Lake (Allegheny County). Note: Registration is capped at 10 participants per program due to staffing and kayaks
Tennis Court Road
Allison Park, PA 15101
Partners: Venture Outdoors/Pittsburgh First Catch
Program:
NORTHWEST REGION
Date: Saturday September 24th
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: M. K. Goddard State Park Launch #3
684 Lake Wilhelm Road
Sandy Lake, PA 16145
Partners: PFBC Bureau of Law Enforcement
Program:
STATEWIDE - TAKE SOMEONE FISHING
Date: Saturday, September 24th - Sunday, September 25th
Time: All Day
Location: Find great fishing spots near you
Partners: Anglers like you!