The Crawford County Youth Field Day of Crawford County Pennsylvania is entering it's 21st year! Each year, we introduce the youth from our area to the safe enjoyment of our outdoor recreational activities. Each year, we are honored to have contributors and volunteers who enable us to educate the kids and promote our valuable natural resources.
We hope you will join us for the first time, or, return for another successful event this year!
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Click on any title below for a brief description of our event 'stations':
Wildlife Conservation
Learn how animals co-exist with humans in the area and how participants can aid wildlife and view displayed.
.22 Rifle / Fire Arms Safety
Learn how to properly and safely handle a .22 caliber rifle and then shoot the rifles at designated targets.
Outdoor Trash Talk
Learn the importance of recycling and it’s affects on the planet. Also participate in a recycling relay.
Pioneer Living
Learn about the ways people had to do things before technology existed...
Turkey
An experienced turkey hunter will demonstrate how to call, decoy and hunt the wild turkey.
Orienteering
Learn how to use a compass and a map to find your way. This is how it was done before GPS.
Air Rifle
Experience shooting air rifles at a designated target with supervision.
Coon Hunters
Learn the basics of raccoon hunting with dogs. Meet some of the dogs and handle some of the tools used in this hunting sport.
Archery
Participants will be matched with proper archery equipment before being given the opportunity to shoot arrows at 3-D animal targets.
Canoeing
Pa Fish Commission personnel will provide education on safe and proper canoe operation and the participants then are given the opportunity to exercise this knowledge on Pymatuning Lake.
PA Trappers
Speak with trappers and handle traps and animal pelts in addition to learning proper trapping techniques.
Shotgun / Trap
Experience how to properly and safely handle a shotgun and then have the opportunity to shoot moving trap targets.
Muzzle Loaders
Learn how to properly load, handle and fire a muzzleloading rifle at a designated target.
Fishing
Participants are provided with fishing gear and given the opportunity to fish in the sportsman club pond to catch bass, blue gills, catfish and crappie.
Seneca Fun Run
Pa Game Commission personnel will have the participants experience a competitive obstacle course consisting of balance, accuracy and knowledge tests.