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The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) are co-sponsoring the youth ice fishing event scheduled for February 1st , 2025, honoring Russell E. Rhoads Jr. Russell passed away December 28 2017 at the young age of 30 years old. He was the Son of Rusty Sr. and Deanna Rhoads of Emporium. He was a 2006 graduate of CCHS and loved hunting and fishing. Russell volunteered his time to help with the previous Youth Ice Fishing events. He had a big heart and always enjoyed seeing young people become more involved in outdoor activities. Russell’s family is donating $25.00 to the youth that catches the largest fish (does not have to be a trout) during the times of the event. This event is for youth 17 and younger and accompanied by an adult. Youth under the age of 16 do not need to possess a 2025 fishing license. Adults who are helping a very young angler can bait the hook and drop the line, however Kids have to set the hook and reel the fish in. The event will begin at 9am and run until 2pm. Fishing can be continued by anyone who wishes to stay. The clubhouse will be open so everyone will have the chance to warn up throughout the day. Hot chocolate, coffee and Hot dogs will be available for all those who participate. The intention of this event is to introduce youth to ice fishing. All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply. The sponsors encourage you to bring your own equipment, however there will be volunteers on hand to provide basic instruction and allowing participating youth the opportunity to use their equipment. This event may be cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions or inclement weather. Please Register for the event by January 28, 2025. If you would like to register a youth or volunteer your time, please contact Taylor Gillette at (814) 562-0421 or via email taylor.ccoya@windstream.net.

The Bucktail Rod and Gun Club and Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities (CCOYA) are co-sponsoring the youth ice fishing event scheduled for February 1st , 2025, honoring Russell E. Rhoads Jr. Russell passed away December 28 2017 at the young age of 30 years old. He was the Son of Rusty Sr. and Deanna Rhoads of Emporium. He was a 2006 graduate of CCHS and loved hunting and fishing. Russell volunteered his time to help with the previous Youth Ice Fishing events. He had a big heart and always enjoyed seeing young people become more involved in outdoor activities. Russell’s family is donating $25.00 to the youth that catches the largest fish (does not have to be a trout) during the times of the event. This event is for youth 17 and younger and accompanied by an adult. Youth under the age of 16 do not need to possess a 2025 fishing license. Adults who are helping a very young angler can bait the hook and drop the line, however Kids have to set the hook and reel the fish in. The event will begin at 9am and run until 2pm. Fishing can be continued by anyone who wishes to stay. The clubhouse will be open so everyone will have the chance to warn up throughout the day. Hot chocolate, coffee and Hot dogs will be available for all those who participate. The intention of this event is to introduce youth to ice fishing. All Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission regulations apply. The sponsors encourage you to bring your own equipment, however there will be volunteers on hand to provide basic instruction and allowing participating youth the opportunity to use their equipment. This event may be cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions or inclement weather. Please Register for the event by January 28, 2025. If you would like to register a youth or volunteer your time, please contact Taylor Gillette at (814) 562-0421 or via email taylor.ccoya@windstream.net.

Air Rifle sign-ups are happening now until Tuesday, 1/21/25!! Age ranges are 8-18 as of January 1st! We shoot Wednesday nights in two sessions: 6- 7 p.m. for younger, inexperienced shooters and 7-8 p.m. for older, more experienced shooters! Please reach out to me if you would like to sign up!!

Air Rifle sign-ups are happening now until Tuesday, 1/21/25!! Age ranges are 8-18 as of January 1st! We shoot Wednesday nights in two sessions: 6- 7 p.m. for younger, inexperienced shooters and 7-8 p.m. for older, more experienced shooters! Please reach out to me if you would like to sign up!!

The third and final evening of the 2024 Youth Doe hunt was last evening. We had one successful hunter last night making our total 7 doe harvested and 1 bear. 5 of those does will be taken to the processor and distributed through local food pantries ! Congratulations to all our young hunters this year! A big thank you to our volunteers that helped mentor and take care of food during the event. Another but thank you to our sponsor Keller Williams land for helping make this possible.

The third and final evening of the 2024 Youth Doe hunt was last evening. We had one successful hunter last night making our total 7 doe harvested and 1 bear. 5 of those does will be taken to the processor and distributed through local food pantries ! Congratulations to all our young hunters this year! A big thank you to our volunteers that helped mentor and take care of food during the event. Another but thank you to our sponsor Keller Williams land for helping make this possible.

What a fantastic evening for the 2024 CCOYA youth doe hunt!! We had 2 first for CCOYA happen on night number 2. We had a young Hunter that was able to harvest not only her first deer but was able to tag out with 3 does! CCOYA also had our first bear harvested. This young man tagged along in our hunt this year to harvest his first big game animal and it just so happened to be a bear!! Congratulations to all our two successful hunters last evening! Thank you to all the mentors and volunteers that make this program possible. And a huge thank you to our sponsor Keller Williams Land for helping us make this possible!

What a fantastic evening for the 2024 CCOYA youth doe hunt!! We had 2 first for CCOYA happen on night number 2. We had a young Hunter that was able to harvest not only her first deer but was able to tag out with 3 does! CCOYA also had our first bear harvested. This young man tagged along in our hunt this year to harvest his first big game animal and it just so happened to be a bear!! Congratulations to all our two successful hunters last evening! Thank you to all the mentors and volunteers that make this program possible. And a huge thank you to our sponsor Keller Williams Land for helping us make this possible!

The 2024 CCOYA youth doe hunt started off with a bang! 3 of our 7 youth hunters were able to harvest does on the first night of the hunt! These 3 deer will be donated to hunters sharing the harvest, which is a venison donation program that processes venison through participating butchers and distributes it through local food pantries and community assistance centers across Pennsylvania. Congratulations to our successful hunters and a big thank you to all the volunteers to mentor youth, cook and prepare meals and much more!

The 2024 CCOYA youth doe hunt started off with a bang! 3 of our 7 youth hunters were able to harvest does on the first night of the hunt! These 3 deer will be donated to hunters sharing the harvest, which is a venison donation program that processes venison through participating butchers and distributes it through local food pantries and community assistance centers across Pennsylvania. Congratulations to our successful hunters and a big thank you to all the volunteers to mentor youth, cook and prepare meals and much more!

Saturday was the annual youth pheasant hunt. CCOYA hosted 16 hunters this year and kicked out with some fantastic weather! Thank you to all the volunteers that help stock birds, setup, tear down, cook food, mentor hunters and much more. Another huge thanks to our dog handlers for volunteering their time to allow us to give the kids the best experience possible! Already looking forward to next year!!

Saturday was the annual youth pheasant hunt. CCOYA hosted 16 hunters this year and kicked out with some fantastic weather! Thank you to all the volunteers that help stock birds, setup, tear down, cook food, mentor hunters and much more. Another huge thanks to our dog handlers for volunteering their time to allow us to give the kids the best experience possible! Already looking forward to next year!!

Tomorrow is the big day!! Remember registration opens at 7:30! Safety talk begins at 8am! We are looking forward to a great day with lots of shooting and story telling!

Tomorrow is the big day!! Remember registration opens at 7:30! Safety talk begins at 8am! We are looking forward to a great day with lots of shooting and story telling!

On Thursday CCOYA hosted the Woodland elementary 3rd grade class for the annual pheasant release program. The students learned about pheasant biology, habitat and how we manage Andrews farm to prepare for our pheasant hunt. After the students released the birds they were treated to apple cider and snickerdoodle bars from the Aroma Cafe!

On Thursday CCOYA hosted the Woodland elementary 3rd grade class for the annual pheasant release program. The students learned about pheasant biology, habitat and how we manage Andrews farm to prepare for our pheasant hunt. After the students released the birds they were treated to apple cider and snickerdoodle bars from the Aroma Cafe!

Monday and Tuesday this week CCOYA participated in the “into the woods” field trip coordinated by AHUG. 3rd grade Students from all of the elk county elementary schools participated in this great event. CCOYA ran a station that focused on the importance of pollination. Some students acted as flowers as others were the bees!

Monday and Tuesday this week CCOYA participated in the “into the woods” field trip coordinated by AHUG. 3rd grade Students from all of the elk county elementary schools participated in this great event. CCOYA ran a station that focused on the importance of pollination. Some students acted as flowers as others were the bees!

We are nearing the most exciting time of the year!! We are happy to open up registration for our Youth Pheasant Hunt!! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please reach out to me!!

We are nearing the most exciting time of the year!! We are happy to open up registration for our Youth Pheasant Hunt!! If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please reach out to me!!

Yesterday CCOYA hosted an Introductory fly fishing course! Students were broken into groups where they learned basic identification for macroinvertebrates, matching the hatch techniques and fly identification. After lunch the students were given a casting demonstration and time to work on perfecting their cast before moving to the pond to finish out the afternoon putting their skills to the test! Thank you to all the volunteers that made this possible!! looking forward to doing it again!!

Yesterday CCOYA hosted an Introductory fly fishing course! Students were broken into groups where they learned basic identification for macroinvertebrates, matching the hatch techniques and fly identification. After lunch the students were given a casting demonstration and time to work on perfecting their cast before moving to the pond to finish out the afternoon putting their skills to the test! Thank you to all the volunteers that made this possible!! looking forward to doing it again!!

Attention!!!! The deadline to register for the summer elk camp is coming up!!! Transportation for Cameron county residents will be provided for the July 2nd day. The camp cost will be covered for Cameron county students no matter which day they select!!! please reach out to the Cameron County recreation center to register!!

Attention!!!! The deadline to register for the summer elk camp is coming up!!! Transportation for Cameron county residents will be provided for the July 2nd day. The camp cost will be covered for Cameron county students no matter which day they select!!! please reach out to the Cameron County recreation center to register!!

The weather and the trout cooperated for this year’s Drum and Henry Kids Fishing Derby. The event was well attended with approximately 150 youth attending. The Derby celebrated its 70th year of providing the area youth a fun filled day of fishing. Every child attending was drawn for a prize. As always there were plenty of hot dogs and drinks available. The organizers of the event would like to thank the many individuals, Companies and organizations that help make this event possible, including the Emporium Foundation that provides much of the financial needs. The Drum and Henry Committee thanks the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club for the use of the grounds, along with Emporium Food Mart for their various donations. Big thank you also goes to the Emporium Fire Police and the Emporium Ambulance for their services. We also thank the many adults and youth volunteers that helped prepare the grounds, set up, prepare food, and clean up after the event. The committee is always looking for volunteers that would like to help at the Drum and Henry fishing derby, anyone interested is asked to contact Taylor Gillette at (814) 562-0421. Bucktail Lake will be closed for youth fishing only ages 18 years and younger until June 17.

The weather and the trout cooperated for this year’s Drum and Henry Kids Fishing Derby. The event was well attended with approximately 150 youth attending. The Derby celebrated its 70th year of providing the area youth a fun filled day of fishing. Every child attending was drawn for a prize. As always there were plenty of hot dogs and drinks available. The organizers of the event would like to thank the many individuals, Companies and organizations that help make this event possible, including the Emporium Foundation that provides much of the financial needs. The Drum and Henry Committee thanks the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club for the use of the grounds, along with Emporium Food Mart for their various donations. Big thank you also goes to the Emporium Fire Police and the Emporium Ambulance for their services. We also thank the many adults and youth volunteers that helped prepare the grounds, set up, prepare food, and clean up after the event. The committee is always looking for volunteers that would like to help at the Drum and Henry fishing derby, anyone interested is asked to contact Taylor Gillette at (814) 562-0421. Bucktail Lake will be closed for youth fishing only ages 18 years and younger until June 17.

KECA is again offering their Summer Elk Camp!! CCOYA and the Recreation center are offering transportation for Cameron County residents for the July 2nd date!!! Please Reach out to the Recreation Center to register!!

KECA is again offering their Summer Elk Camp!! CCOYA and the Recreation center are offering transportation for Cameron County residents for the July 2nd date!!! Please Reach out to the Recreation Center to register!!

Another great experience for youth!!

Another great experience for youth!!

CCOYA is excited to announce we will be hosting an introductory fly fishing class at the Andrews Farm. The Class will be held on June 6th from 9am-3pm lunch will be provided for the participants. the class will be limited to 12 students on a first come first serve basis. Students' are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it but it is not necessary. please reach out to me if you would like to sign your child up.

CCOYA is excited to announce we will be hosting an introductory fly fishing class at the Andrews Farm. The Class will be held on June 6th from 9am-3pm lunch will be provided for the participants. the class will be limited to 12 students on a first come first serve basis. Students' are encouraged to bring their own equipment if they have it but it is not necessary. please reach out to me if you would like to sign your child up.

On May 9th CCOYA was excited to announce the 1st place winner of the Camp Bighorn Scholarship Essay Competition as Aria Magaro. This week as a surprise to CCOYA we are happy to announce that we will also be sending the 2nd place finisher to camp bighorn as well. Avery Ball is our 2nd place finisher and she will be awarded tuition to camp bighorn for herself and a chaperone along with a travel stipend. Congratulations Avery!! Again, we would like to thank all of the participants that took the time to write the amazing essays!

On May 9th CCOYA was excited to announce the 1st place winner of the Camp Bighorn Scholarship Essay Competition as Aria Magaro. This week as a surprise to CCOYA we are happy to announce that we will also be sending the 2nd place finisher to camp bighorn as well. Avery Ball is our 2nd place finisher and she will be awarded tuition to camp bighorn for herself and a chaperone along with a travel stipend. Congratulations Avery!! Again, we would like to thank all of the participants that took the time to write the amazing essays!

On Friday May 18th, CCOYA participated in the annual third grade trout release field trip to Sizerville State Park. the students participated in a activity where they spent time collecting different organisms that thrive on the forest floor in decomposing logs and other organic matter

On Friday May 18th, CCOYA participated in the annual third grade trout release field trip to Sizerville State Park. the students participated in a activity where they spent time collecting different organisms that thrive on the forest floor in decomposing logs and other organic matter

This afternoon CCOYA and the Cameron County longbeards chapter of the NWTF hosted a luncheon following the youth spring gobbler season! We had 10 youth attend and we were able to give away some great prizes! Although we did not have any tags punched, the real prize was being able to enjoy the outdoors and to pass on the passion of chasing the king of spring to the next generation. Thank you to all who attended and made this possible, also I’d like to thank everyone that goes out of their way to mentor a new hunter.

This afternoon CCOYA and the Cameron County longbeards chapter of the NWTF hosted a luncheon following the youth spring gobbler season! We had 10 youth attend and we were able to give away some great prizes! Although we did not have any tags punched, the real prize was being able to enjoy the outdoors and to pass on the passion of chasing the king of spring to the next generation. Thank you to all who attended and made this possible, also I’d like to thank everyone that goes out of their way to mentor a new hunter.

On Friday 5 students from CCHS assisted with the annual float stocking of the only fishing only catch and release section of stream in the county. Float stocking allows for fish to be more spread out along the stream especially in areas of limited access!

On Friday 5 students from CCHS assisted with the annual float stocking of the only fishing only catch and release section of stream in the county. Float stocking allows for fish to be more spread out along the stream especially in areas of limited access!

On Sunday, April 28th at 1:00PM-8PM there will be a Basic Hunter Trapper Education Course held at the Woodland Elementary school in Emporium!! The link to register is https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/210887

On Sunday, April 28th at 1:00PM-8PM there will be a Basic Hunter Trapper Education Course held at the Woodland Elementary school in Emporium!! The link to register is https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/210887

CCOYA and the Cameron County Longbeards are again partnering to put on the Youth Turkey Luncheon. Youth hunters are encouraged to join us after a great day in the woods. Food and drinks will be provided as the youth hunters talk about their experiences, show off their harvests, and talk about the conservation and preservation of the wild turkey.

CCOYA and the Cameron County Longbeards are again partnering to put on the Youth Turkey Luncheon. Youth hunters are encouraged to join us after a great day in the woods. Food and drinks will be provided as the youth hunters talk about their experiences, show off their harvests, and talk about the conservation and preservation of the wild turkey.

Another great opportunity to take advantage of! Please contact CCOYA to sign up- (814) 562-0421.

Another great opportunity to take advantage of! Please contact CCOYA to sign up- (814) 562-0421.

We’re reaching the end of practice season! See you tonight 6-8PM.

We’re reaching the end of practice season! See you tonight 6-8PM.

CCOYA is excited to announce that we are sending a student from Cameron County to Dubois, Wyoming this summer to participate in Camp Bighorn!

This 100% fully donated trip will be sponsoring 1 student and 1 chaperoning adult to travel to Camp Bighorn this July to learn about wildlife conservation, ecology, and Bighorn sheep habitat.

HOW TO APPLY: Youth ages 9-13 are encouraged to submit a handwritten essay to CCOYA by April 15th explaining:

-How they became involved in the outdoors
-What interests them about the outdoors
-What they’re eager to learn from Camp Bighorn

Each essay will NOT be graded on grammar/ punctuation/ spelling, but quality of material.

We look forward to reading each response!

CCOYA is excited to announce that we are sending a student from Cameron County to Dubois, Wyoming this summer to participate in Camp Bighorn!

This 100% fully donated trip will be sponsoring 1 student and 1 chaperoning adult to travel to Camp Bighorn this July to learn about wildlife conservation, ecology, and Bighorn sheep habitat.

HOW TO APPLY: Youth ages 9-13 are encouraged to submit a handwritten essay to CCOYA by April 15th explaining:

-How they became involved in the outdoors
-What interests them about the outdoors
-What they’re eager to learn from Camp Bighorn

Each essay will NOT be graded on grammar/ punctuation/ spelling, but quality of material.

We look forward to reading each response!

PLEASE SHARE! The Annual Cameron County Outdoor Youth Fishing Event is scheduled for the first day of fishing season April 6th, at the Andrews Farm. Youth 14yrs of age and under will be permitted to fish starting at 8:00am on the opening day of trout season. The pond will be stocked. Refreshments will be served by the usual friendly volunteer staff. Hamburgers, hotdogs and hot chocolate will be available from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Everyone is asked to register when you arrive and enter the amount of fish caught prior to leaving. This is important to determine the amount of fish for future stockings this spring.

We encourage any single parents or guardians that may not know how to fish or do not have fishing equipment to also bring their child. We will have volunteers on hand to help. Please contact Taylor Gillette at (814) 562-0421 to discuss. This is a great opportunity to introduce a young person to the lifelong sport of fishing. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

PLEASE SHARE! The Annual Cameron County Outdoor Youth Fishing Event is scheduled for the first day of fishing season April 6th, at the Andrews Farm. Youth 14yrs of age and under will be permitted to fish starting at 8:00am on the opening day of trout season. The pond will be stocked. Refreshments will be served by the usual friendly volunteer staff. Hamburgers, hotdogs and hot chocolate will be available from 8:00am to 3:00pm.

Everyone is asked to register when you arrive and enter the amount of fish caught prior to leaving. This is important to determine the amount of fish for future stockings this spring.

We encourage any single parents or guardians that may not know how to fish or do not have fishing equipment to also bring their child. We will have volunteers on hand to help. Please contact Taylor Gillette at (814) 562-0421 to discuss. This is a great opportunity to introduce a young person to the lifelong sport of fishing. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Air Rifle Shoot tonight! 6-8PM. See you there!

Air Rifle Shoot tonight! 6-8PM. See you there!

Join us March 24th for the Annual River Cleanup! Each year, volunteers help maintain the beauty of our community by joining together to clean the stream and roadway. Meet us at the railroad bridge in Cameron at 12pm 03/24 to help keep our community beautiful!

Join us March 24th for the Annual River Cleanup! Each year, volunteers help maintain the beauty of our community by joining together to clean the stream and roadway. Meet us at the railroad bridge in Cameron at 12pm 03/24 to help keep our community beautiful!

Only a few weeks left until regionals! 6-8 PM tonight.

Only a few weeks left until regionals! 6-8 PM tonight.

Air Rifle shoot reminder- TONIGHT!

Air Rifle shoot reminder- TONIGHT!

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