The Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America  hosts some great yearly events.  Youth Field Days helps introduce kids to the fun of Fishing, Shooting, and Archery.  Hunter-Trapper Education Course provided by the Pennsylvania Game Commission helps qualify all first time hunters for their hunting license.  We open our range for Public Sight-In days before hunting season.  We also host Cranberry School District for their Conservation Days. 

The first upcoming event this year is not one hosted here, but one that we are involved in.
April 18th, 2009  Venango County Friends of the NRA Dinner

Next we are hosting Cranberry Area School District on June 1st through the 3rd for their Conservation Days.  All Ranges will be closed until 2:30 PM all three days.

There will be a Hunter-Trapper Education course offered for all first time hunters on Friday, June 5 2009 from 6:00PM until 9:00 PM, and on Saturday, June 6 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM  The course is free of charge and lunch will be provided on Saturday.  Participants must attend both sessions to qualify for certification.  Pre-registration is not required and attendees are encouraged to bring their own drinking water and a pencil.  Direct any questions to Bill Lynam at (814) 677-5218 or By email

On June 20th we will hold our annual Youth Field Day starting at 7:30 AM.  This event is Free of Charge and includes a T-Shirt, Hat, and Lunch.  Door Prizes will be given away as well.   This even is open to all youths ages 8 to 18.  All participants must pre-register through the PA Game Commission by calling 814-432-3187 starting at 6:00 PM Tuesday May 6th 2009.  This event is limited to the first 200 kids who pre-register, so get yours in early.  Failure to pre-register may result in events being over full and therefore not available to everyone.   Activities include fishing, canoeing, fly tying, .22 rifle, shotgun, muzzle loader, and archery and More!   Coaching and adult supervision will be provided for ALL events.  Please contact the PA Game Commission at 814-432-3187 for more information.  Of Course all ranges will be closed for general use on this day.

Our Last event of the year is Public Sight-In Days.  We open the range to non members for a small fee to sight-in their rifles for the upcoming deer hunting season.  The dates this year are Saturday and Sunday November 21 and 22, and November 28 and 29.  Members will be on hand to offer assistance.