Bradford Era — In the 1990s, the number of female hunters nearly doubled to about 11 percent of the nation’s hunters, and this trend is likely to continue thanks in part to in-depth hunter education courses, such as the Ruffed Grouse Society’s “Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting,” a program for women taught by women.

The Allegheny Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society, which covers, McKean, Elk, Cameron, Potter counties and part of Jefferson County, is bringing “Women’s Introduction to Wingshooting” to McKean County on July 21-22 and August 25-26 at the Mt. Jewett Sportsmen’s Club. An actual hunt on September 9 concludes the program.

Enrollment for the classes is capped at 20 women. There are still ten spots open. July 16 is the deadline for registering. Read More