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Just looking to see if there still is enough interest in my annual bunny hunt(The Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt)!! I am hoping to have 100 people give or take and want to make this the best one ever. We have raised over 25 thousand dollars for St. Judes over the years actually quite a bit more than that. Just making sure I have the interest before I really get this going. It is the 3rd. weekend in Feb. as always and open to all. Do a search for some old threads and you can see what this is all about. Lots of bunnies this year as alway, but maybe even a few more than usual. We have kill 16,17, and 18 bunnies in consecutive years a few years back and have taken over 450 shots in just one weekend. Post here if you may want to come. The official thread will not be posted until Jan 1st. 2014. Have Fun!! OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

:thumbsup:     :goldtooth:    :archer2:  OH YEAH!

You can count on me bud!!

Sounds like a blast! I would like to get in on this.

I would love to come back Shawn. I could only imagine what fun a guy could have if there were a 100 people flinging arrows!!!!

bretto

We are in, Peter was just asking the other day.  Sucks we missed the muzzy.

That is what I need an idea of how many will attend. Have some awesome raffle items already!! Counted 17 bunnies in the back yard and along the horse pasture about 7:45 this evening!! OOOHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

You can count Tyler and I in.Bunnyyyyyyyyy!!!

:bigsmyl:

Wish I didn't live half way across the world because I would be there in a heart beat. Best wishes and I am sure the turn out will be more then expected.

Craig

Shawn,  I would love to come if you'll have me again    :wavey:

Sounds great Shawn. Always a blast!

I am in. I can't wait!

Since I am south of you guys, I will say, "Oh yeah yeah baby!"

Thanks
Gil

You know it!

Yes, Yes!..... YESSS!!!!! ... Was it good for you too baby?   :rolleyes:  ... You can bet your bottom I'll be there Shawn... The only thing that will hold me back is, well, meeting my maker!

... mike ...   :jumper:   ...

You can count me in Shawn, looking forward to it.

Great guys, we should kill some bunnies and don't forget The kids hunt!! I will do a warm up or Two as well!! OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Shawn

:archer2:

With Guru and Cade there will be a lot of rabbits on the grill.

This year I am not going to try to aim. I will be ripping her back and letting them fly. I better bring a lot of arrows this year! And brush pants!

Had a great time last year. If we are doing a two day again, I will make plans to sleep in my truck. I wouldn't miss this for the world.

I will have to start doing inventory for the St. Judes raffle again and bring some good stuff.

There will be room At The House and I also have a deal At a local motel For rooms. It is only 10 minutes away. It will be Two days and a fun shoot saturday morning, just like old times!!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

I'm in Shawn!

OOOOOHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!
Ru is away in college but will bring my youngest son Nikita.
Been away from here for a while memories like your bunny hunts is what brings me back. So good to see some old friends will be there.
Aram

Wow Aram, its been a while since Ive sen you in person or digitally. It would be good.

Aram, great to hear from you!! Can't wait! Scott I know your good to go too! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

yep

QuoteOriginally posted by Aram:
OOOOOHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHH!!!!
Ru is away in college but will bring my youngest son Nikita.
Been away from here for a while memories like your bunny hunts is what brings me back. So good to see some old friends will be there.
Aram

You are still alive!  last time we talked you were building some Kayaks and capturing Honey bees from the club.

Hope all is well!

Shawn, would like to participate, Thanks Ray

shawn i think i can speak for me homer and pete i know we all would jump at the chance to hear those sweet words, bunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny!

yaaaaaa i'm in!

Ken I am looking forward to meeting you. You probably don't remember but I bought something from you and you sent me additional stuff you thought I would like.

I never forgot that, but with my old memory I forgot what it was I originally bought. It was small and you threw in a quiver and some other stuff too.

Gil

I sure hope I can make it Shawn, some of the best time I have had were at your hunts.

What town is it in?

The town of bethlehem NY, Selkirk to be exact. This will be our 11th.hunt. You are just required to bring a prize for our raffle and there will be a food sign up when the thread gets started. We kill lots of bunnies and have always had a great time! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

Thanks Shawn,I'm going to try and make it up. I'm sending you a pm with a couple more questions. Nick

Was hoping for a bit more interest, as I said we have had over 100 folks in the past. I want to get the number up there to raise money for the kids!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

It's early yet Shawn. I'm sure you'll get the people since this will be the last one.

I'll talk to Izzy at OxTAR next weekend and see if we can drum up some interest.

Last one!!! Oh man now that is a let down.

I wish I stared to go from the beginning.

You won't see rabbit hunting like this. This is how rabbit hunting was 45 years ago.

You will see more rabbits in one day here than you will see in your entire life!

Too bad its the last one. Don't miss this one it is rabbit hunting at its finest, plus a lot of fun and good food.

OOOOOHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEAAAAHHHH!

We believe we have so many rabbits due to the rabbitat(lots of wildrose and thick overgrown valleys with field edge) and the fact that we kill so many, this leaves food and cover for the ones we don't kill. All my life we have had tons of rabbits, I know of several times with 6 guys we killed 36 in a day, that is the limit for everyone, this was with shotguns. My wife and I were talking and we figured that I have killed close to a  1000 rabbits in my 42 years of hunting them. Just 3 years ago I killed 40 in a week.  We have killed over 40 with the bows in just 3 weekends. I know it is a long way off, but I am looking for donations for the raffle and keeping this up at the top can help with that. I have two very nice bows that I am donating this year, as well as some other cool stuff. We will have a warm up or two for the guys that are close as well!! This should be the best ever so plan on attending if at all possible!!! OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

I have it on the calendar.   :thumbsup:

Bump for a great time and cause.

Barring playoff basketball game I am in!!!!!! May even be bringing Hunter too!


David

David, whatever ya do you have to make it my friend!! We miss ya!! OOOOOHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

For sure!!!!

I'll be glad to see my BH bow (still at your house) get passed on to the next generation.......

I am planning on it Shawn......out of the blue last week Hunter actually brought it up, saying he wanted to hunt bunnies again and hoped he wasn't busy that weekend!!!  QWould love to bring him again!

David

Well, if you insist!  :)  It would be awesome if I could get a kid or two to come along. I'm sure Tyler, Jen, or Jeff would love it.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Just let me know when the warm ups are. I need all the practice I can get.

QuoteOriginally posted by IndianaBowman:
Well, if you insist!   :)   It would be awesome if I could get a kid or two to come along. I'm sure Tyler, Jen, or Jeff would love it.

Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Just let me know when the warm ups are. I need all the practice I can get.

Your fresh outa kids man, yours are all adults now.   :bigsmyl:

"Warm-ups"! Yea, Right! Last year on the opener of deer season I was looking at a rabbit near target #8 (near my place) and day dreaming about the next JLMBH when a nice buck walked right up on me!  :eek:  Busted for sleeping with my eyes open!  :dunno:  Oh Well......

... mike ...

I'd really like to join everyone for this hunt!

As I said all our welcome, we like to have enough young ones to do a seperate youth hunt. We have a couple pieces that I take several adults and we hunt from around 930 til 1130, we eat and than we hunt til dark as a group. If the little ones cannot go on the adult hunt we have plenty to do at the house and Cindy, Allison and Heather watch them while we are out hunting!! I have a new area as well, so plenty of cover to put 100 guys through. Maybe Curt can post a snippet from the video we did a few years back. Bill Langer actually got 7 kills on camera, which is amazing considering the type of hunting. This is not for the weak at heart, we get cut-up and bleeding pretty good. Brush pants are a must and leather gloves help a lot. Even a small pair of pruners come in handy to cut a quick shooting lane or to help get out of the multi-flora rose. Ya must wear a piece of orange clothing and no points with sharp edges are allowed. I find blunts or a hex head work best, judos are a no-no as they snag on too much stuff when trying to get a shot thru this brutal cover. I will give a little teaser, I have a beautiful 63' Bear Grizzly(dogleg) that will be just one of the bows in the raffle!! Shawn

Just a few pics from last years small gathering

the Hunt Master himself!!
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Not sure if you can get the full effect, but that thick stuff behind everyone is where the bunnies live......And that's the LIGHT cover!!!  :scared:

I'm in.. Looking forward to this..

In addition to the brush pants and gloves, I like a pair of safety glasses. Even the thorns have thorns

Dad and I are in

Glen, good idea!!! Tim and Gary are regulars and they get to a warm up or two. Looking good so far! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!! Shawn

Not to hijack your thread Shawn, but I want to let all these NYers know about OxTAR this weekend. See Trad Events for more details.

Can't wait for this bunny hunt! Gonna need some new brush pants for this. Or possibly a suit of armor. I have rarely seen rabbitat like Shawn has. If you are  a pusher, and aren't bleeding, you're doing it wrong.   :biglaugh:

Here's a little history of the hunt that I wrote up a few years ago.

"Bunny, bunny!" Shawn Leonard let's out the tell tale cry after "jumping" a large multiflora rose brush pile and sending the cottontail rabbit fleeing.  The "bunny" cry continues down the line of traditional bowhunters until the bunny either gets away or the jubilant cry of "I got him" rings out.  

The above scenario repeats itself dozens of times over the course of the annual Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt (JLMBH) weekend held in late February.  2009 marked the 7th consecutive year Shawn and his family have hosted the event. 2009 had 87 traditional bowhunters participating from 6 states including 19 youth bowhunters. The event is now carried out as a benefit hunt for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The hunt is announced via the online chat group of TradGang.com and attendees must be TradGang registered.

The bunny hunt did not begin as the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt, in fact it wasn't until the 3rd year that it gained its name. It actually began due to the unfortunate luck of Curt Cabrera, one of the inaugural hunters. Don Haines of Western New York had been hosting a bunny hunt and Curt and Shawn had attended and were looking forward to attending again in 2003. However, a stray rifle bullet by a young hunter pierced Curt's upper leg incapacitating him for quite some time. He just couldn't make the bunny hunt and was feeling dejected. His good friend Shawn simply said, "we'll just hold our own when you're ready"! It took virtually all year for Curt to heal, but the first annual Northern New York bunny hunt was scheduled for the last weekend of the season. Word was spread via TradGang and 17 hard core traditionalist showed up for the event. As part of the requirement for attending, Shawn asked for people to bring a gift to be given away to the successful shooter who challenged the "steel rabbit". The "steel rabbit" is exactly as it sounds. It is a hole cut in ¼" steel and confident archers are sat down on a bale of hay at about 15 yards and asked to shoot through the hole and pop a balloon. Pop the balloon and you win! Miss and you get a shattered arrow!  The people who showed up the first year brought such nice stuff that Shawn's mother, Joan, said "you can't give that nice stuff away for shooting through a hole".  Shawn agreed and a raffle was set up. The traditional archers also thought the stuff was nice and $350 - $400 was raised from the raffle. Shawn didn't know what to do with the money, as the hunt was not held for profit, but his mother Joan didn't hesitate and simply said "give it to the kids at St. Jude".  The first year was such a fun time and success Shawn and his family decided to host it again in 2004. In 2004 more traditional archers showed up and even more money was raised, over $1,100.  Plans were being made by Shawn for 2005 when tragedy struck and Shawn's mother passed away. Not to be deterred by misfortune, Shawn, his father Alfred (Jake), his wife Cindy, and his daughters Nicole, Allison, and Heather all vowed to continue the bunny hunt tradition.  There was a significant change for 2005. The hunt would now be held in tribute to his mother and would from that point forward be known as the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt (JLMBH). The JLMBH would continue to be held as a St. Jude Children's Research Hospital benefit event.

The 2005 hunt was a huge success as was the 2006, 2007, and 2008.  The 2009 hunt was the biggest ever and the traditional archers rose over $5,300 for St. Jude.  The total contribution to St. Jude has exceeded $10,000!  Not bad for a bunch of traditional archers who are just looking for any reason to get together for fun and hunting.

The JLMBH is a pretty special event and some amazing friendships have been forged by the annual hunt. What makes it even more stunning is that Shawn hosts the event out of his personal home and at considerable personal expense.  We all know this wouldn't even be a possibility if it weren't for a very understanding wife and family.  Shawn's wife Cindy and his daughters are remarkable! They work tirelessly for weeks prior to the hunt and during the 3 day event (Friday evening until Sunday evening) they are non-stop in setting up and taking down food for the army of hunters.  The JLMBH has gotten so large now that it takes a lot of extra hands just to make the event run smoothly. Fortunately, there is a core group of hunters that willingly jump in and help (Curt, Jamie, Izzy, David, and many more).  To make the event even more memorable is that the rabbit hunting is excellent! The hearty hunters have braved temperatures well below zero, snow so deep you sometimes had to crawl, rain, wind, and briar thickets so dense that you can fall down and not hit the ground. As Shawn likes to say, "after a good rabbit push, if you ain't bleeding you ain't hunting right"! Despite all these obstacles the JLMBH archers have been able to continuously improve on their take of rabbits. The first year 2 rabbits succumbed to well placed arrows and the tally has continued to grow with 19 being made into meat in 2009. Not bad for a bunch of yahoos running around with nothing more than a stickbow and arrows.

Who knows how this hunt will evolve in the future. It is getting so big that some things will inevitably change. Right now it is open to anyone who wants to come. Based on the recent growth and success it is just a matter of time before it outgrows Shawn's house, hunting grounds, and his family's ability to support it.  However, for now 2010 is being planned and Shawn, Cindy, their daughters and a few good men are already working to hold the JLMBH to benefit "the kids at St. Jude".   I'm sure Joan Leonard looks down on her family during that special weekend in February and feels a great sense of pride!

Shawn, well done my friend, well done!

Oooo I almost forgot the pocket pruners, I told myself to remember them this year and my old memory failed me again.

Hey who is that good looking guy in the last picture with the sun glasses, go tee and orange brimmed hat! Oh wait a minute that is me! I hope I loose weight for this years pictures!

Shawn is there going to be that great chili again this year?!

Shawn, I'll be there.

Yes, Cindy always does chili, there will be a sign up posted when the main thread gets going. Lee always a pleasure!! We will need lots of food this year and everyone will be required to bring some type of food, drink and of course desserts, not all three as I said there will be a sign up. Paper plates, cups, milk, cereal, coffee. OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

I am bringing an extra large bowl!

I have been gracoously been invited to a bunch of warmups. If I am not mistaken the last one registered 8 hunters and 12 rabbits killed. Action galore for a great cause. Hoping  my son in law Brian  can make it this year Shawn

My favorite hunt of the year, every year. Ive been blessed beyond words with friendships and associations made through the hunt. I really could care less about the rabbits although I love shooting them. I like to see the smiles and hear the laughs. Now that my sons attend I am in my glory watching them hunt and learn how real men and women are supposed to act. I only missed one since I started attending due to a family vacation, now all of my family vacations are planned around JLMBH.        (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN2655.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN2655.jpg.html)        (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN2649.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN2649.jpg.html)       (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_0842.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_0842.jpg.html)      (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/Day1SuccessfulRabbitHunters.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/Day1SuccessfulRabbitHunters.jpg.html)     (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/DSCN1158.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/DSCN1158.jpg.html)    (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/JLMBH09050.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/JLMBH09050.jpg.html)   (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_0840.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_0840.jpg.html)

Izzy our kids were little then, makes me feel old now.

Crazy huh Jim?

I sure would like to join in on this. I look forward to the official thread in Jan.

Do you guys use beagles?

I would'nt miss it. I just hope to get in on a warm up or two. Maybe I'll be able to finally hit a rabbit...
I great group of guys, a great cause and great action.
I would do whatever you have to to make it to this hunt. It is that good.

Beagles are definitely welcome     :bigsmyl:

Shawn is the best dog of all! You gotta see him dive into those rose bushes...    :eek:    ... Hope this year he uses a bull-horn, not to loose his voice... Maybe even have a Gatorade I.V. hooked up to keep leg cramps at bay...    :archer2:    ...

He would still lose his voice with a bull horn.   :laughing:

Nice guys!! Roger we always have a beagle or two but we drive the bunnies like deer. We surround a piece anywhere from a couple acres to 15 acres and than send pushers thru. We jump on piles and kick everything in sight. We have gotten as many as 70-80 shots on a single push. This hunt started out with 17 guys and gals the first year and we have had as many as 105, we all hunt together and it makes for a great time!! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

QuoteOriginally posted by Izzy:
Crazy huh Jim?

You know it Brother, Joe drags all my deer for me now   :bigsmyl:

OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

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Lets hear if more are coming!7 OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

Would you New Yawkas allow a fellow from Penn's Woods to partake?

Tom

We have had people from 15 states and Canada!! All are welcome!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

I'm good for 6 bunny killers. You folks from across the country who are deterred due to the king distance need to reconsider. It's an epic weekend and must be experienced to believe how much fun can be had with a bow in hand.

We have had people from 15 states and Canada!! All are welcome!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

We have had people from 15 states and Canada!! All are welcome!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

How Many States?  :dunno:  ...... Does the state of confusion count?......  :rolleyes:

... mike ...

I may be able to pull together about 4 or 6 guys

I will probably make it from SC, 12 hours and this hunt is definitely worth the drive   :archer:

I hope so,it will be a great time!! OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

Hey Shawn,

Some of our best times & memories were made at your hunts.
Please add Greg & I to the list.


Larry

Wow, it's 4 months away and I am seeing and thinking of all the old friends I am going to see, I am excited all ready!!

David

Tom, Hope you can make it up.

Larry, It will be great to see you again!

This will be the one event I look forward to after bow hunting season.  


I will be starting to try and drum up donations Now.  Dont forget to contact your local store and shops!  most have old inventory laying around that they cant sell or return!  They might as well write it off!

TTT

Larry, great to hear fromyou my old friend, cannot wait to see you and Greg!! Looking Good! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

Shawn- I am in. Bow, Blood,    :nono:   Band-Aids and blunts. Ask Cindy if I can have my favorite mattress and I will talk to you soon.    ;)

Bout time Matt!! Yeah all I ask is for more .22 shells!!  :bigsmyl:  OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

.22 shells? Don't give em the wrong impression about this bunny hunt   :laughing:

No, just For me!! We hunt only with trad Bows!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

Tyler & I WILL be there this year!!!!

(and Kevin too, if he can get off work)

I'll start "Snow Dancing" New Years Eve!!!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!

Where the heck you been chuck?  Good to see you!

Way to go Chuck, nice to see you back!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!  Shawn

Hey Shawn! When are you gonna have the first "Warm-Up" bunny hunt??? I'd like to be there, if I can........    :dunno:  

... mike ...

Mikey, we never know until winter gets here. It won't be not long after christmas though. I will Pm ya too give ya some notice bud!! OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

ANYONE ELSE??? OOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

...  :jumper:  ...

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I asked my nephew if he was interested...he said, and I quote, " OOOOHHHHHH YYYYEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!"
it appears as though my lil  lefty wants in too...I told him he will need to practice a lot and be able to walk a long, long way. He started last week. Lol.

Jamie- glad to see you may be coming! Hope everyone is well. Can't wait for the first warm up. BUUUUNNNNNYYYYYYY

Glad this is back up!! Some good pics. on page 7!! This is a great hunt and we always get some bunnies and have some great food and stories to tell afterward. Come one, come all!! OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

:bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:

get this back up top!!

I'd love to give this a try...never went out specifically for rabbits with my bow

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2010

Rabbits 2 hours away... I could go for this.  I'll see if my nephew wants to come, too.

Hey Shawn,
I would love to join you guys for this shoot. I'm from NYC and will try to bring my buddy PeteA (from Westchester County) with me.

Sounds great, watch for the thread Janiary 1st. 2014!!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

bunny bunny    :smileystooges:

I was out brush hogging most of the day, I was doing it for my deer hunting but than spent a couple hours doing it for the bunnies. I saw no less than 30 rabbits today hogging. Made some lanes for us in rabbit valley and the island of trees. I also did the circular filed and the old road with the middle hedgerow getting a working over as well!! Should be awesome hunting this year!! OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

I know they are great in number around me, so that means you must be LOADED Shawn.
My lil guy has been practicing....he is so excited. He actually invited kids from school in his entusiasm. So I had to explain why that wasn't happening.
Can't wait...

I'd like to join in for this year.  I live in Philadelphia, and would be willing to shuttle some people up from the area if anyone is interested.

This is shaping up to be big   :thumbsup:

It is getting closer and cooler down here. I can't wait for this one again.

I'm going to try to make it this year Shawn.

I can't wait to me you David.

Hi I am getting back to my traditional bows after a long absences . I we'll be there . I would like info. on the worm-ups . Thanks

Another NY guy in.

I heard Shawn may not be able to respond for a while   :nono:

I think we need a gaemlin with a guy throwing his hands up saying "Shawn,,, Inside Voices Only Please!" Hoping to hunt some birds with the grumpy ol B and will talk to him soon.   :dunno:

shawn, sending you an email

I am tempted to say: OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

F-Manny

BUUUUUUUUUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNYYYYYYYY   :archer2:

I'd be in, and my dad as well.

Jon

It's not even deer/turkey season yet and I can't wait to bunny hunt with you guys in Selkirk again!Insert the sound of arrows rattling off brush and laughter here.........OHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

:campfire:

I know my son Nicky, Compound Guy and his nephew Nicky have been waiting for this..   :bigsmyl:    :clapper:

"DON'T SHOOT ME!!!....DON'T SHOOT ME!!!"

Who said it?   :biglaugh:

Jaime, that one is on Video.  Too Easy!

I will be there!!!

I may know the shooter!!

Oh heck yeah. I am sooo in. I just might bring my 2 boys this year now that they're older

I got my Bunny arrahs set aside!!  :archer:

Unfotuneatly..... the arrow bucket, is getting alittle light!!!

Gonna have to look for some wood shafting & put Tyler to work!!!!!  :archer:    :archer:    :archer:

Alright, I'll bite.....

Who said it???  :confused:

:smileystooges:    :archer2:    :deadhorse:

Watch the video Chuck.  :)
Got my boy prepping big time. Hes got a dozen carbons, and shoots at least once every week. That kid has better form than I do...

You guys even have rabbits out there?  :biglaugh:  

David

Ok Jamie, Ya got me... You can't fix Stupid!!!

Where the heck is this video???  :confused:

Chuck, If I ever get mine back, I will send it to you.  Or else you can find it at Bill Langier's web site I think.

Can't wait to see you all again!! I finally got the last few thorns out from last year.LOL

Big Ed,  you wanna car pool?

Tom

Sounds good to me!

Great, I'll shoot you an email and we can work out the details.

Ed, It will be good to see you again.  Tom, It will be great to meet you in person!

Thanks. Likewise, Charlie.

Tom

Just watched the video again. Would be a good way for anyone who is interested to see first hand what a great weekend it is. The challenge would be to find a copy of the video.

I think I'm gonna have to dig my copy out and watch it with the boys to get them amped up.

TTT

OOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

I would most definitely take this trip if I could! Can't wait for the thread!

Can You pick me up too Big Ed? LOL

bretto

Bunny soon GET SOME    :eek:    :eek:    :eek:    :eek:    :eek:

Truly wish I was closer I always love me a good bunny stomp!

Kansas and Florida aren't too far for this epic bunny shindig. Ask Bretto.

Momma is back in NY Izzy I hope to be there again this year.   :pray:  

I'm waiting to see the actual date of the hunt. Hope it works out. I had a blast last year.

Bretto

Just to confirm the date is Feb 15/16 2014 so we can start planning ahead. Hotel etc...

Let's get Thanksgiving and Christmas out of the way so we can Bunny Hunt!

Well, you know what I mean... Don't ya?  :dunno:

... mike ...

1 down Mike! Bunny hunting is the only thing that ever makes me wish deer season was over.

OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH  YYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!
Can't wait to see everyone!! Wonder how many shots Cade and I will have this year   :jumper:

The weather is cooperating.   :readit:

Any body else excited????

QuoteOriginally posted by Cyclic-Rivers:
Any body else excited????

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

I am sooooo ready for this... Have my special bunny bustin' arrows put away... Hope to make at least one "warm-up" hunt this year...  :jumper:

... mike ...

Happy happy happy !!!

:campfire:    :shaka:

after a few yrs away from trad archery its refreshing to come back to a place and feel like i never left..    :knothead:  

shawn you have a pm.

GAFF

Bunny bunny bunny    :archer:

I am very Fired up.  Tried convincing my nephew to come down from NH for the weekend.  

What else would a teenager do on that weekend?

I might be bringing a guy or two

where this are held?

QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
where this are held?

Charlie, this are held in selkirk. LOL,

Maybe then you will get that stuff I promised, which is still at Ron W.'s house lol.

I know where the Selkirk Lighthouse is!  We put in there during a hell of a storm on Ontario.  

Count me in.    :archer:

This Selkirk is near Albany Charlie.

Its directly adjacent to the south albany airport.  The planes just about taxi through the back of shawns yard.
gaff

I'm going to see if the Village Board will let me get away for the weekend    :pray:

Jim,you just tell them you have something better to do.Easy for me to say,huh?   :bigsmyl:
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Got me a whole bunch of Aluminum's that are expendable    :archer2:

QuoteOriginally posted by ScottV_7:
This Selkirk is near Albany Charlie.

Still all good.  Same distance just in another direction!

I just ordered three dozen Douglas fir shafts for my little 46# Browning Wasp and a pile of blunts,  I'll be ready!

Charlie, we will be by the South Albany Airport.  I thgink we might get the actual role call thread going soon.

Hopefully Shawn will be back for that.

What is the date?

I think Shawn starts an official thread and roll call usually just after midnight on New Year's.

It's always the third weekend in Feb.
Shawn was removed from the sight and I'm not sure he will get back on in time.
The hunt is still on as far as I know.

Stumpkiller you PM box is full

This really sounds like a challenge.I would like to come!

I'm in with a couple more guys from southern zone NY.

Pete, I'll be driving with a few guys my self.  I'll be coming from Buchanan.  Maybe We'll get a caravan going!!

I can't wait! I have to remember my clippers and tweezers.

QuoteOriginally posted by Gil Verwey:
I can't wait! I have to remember my clippers and tweezers.

Duct tape is faster   :scared:

There will be snow on the ground for sure.

I know this is the official thread for this but Shawn said there was going to be An OFFICIAL announcement come January about all the in and outs.  Did I miss it?

QuoteOriginally posted by Biggamefish:
I know this is the official thread for this but Shawn said there was going to be An OFFICIAL announcement come January about all the in and outs.  Did I miss it?

No, you didn't miss anything. Ill get in touch with him today and help in anyway I can as far as announcements. Shawn is not on TG at this time.

Some of the snow drifts where I work are almost three feet high! Getting flashbacks of the JLMBH a few years ago...  :eek:  ... Maybe someone can post pictures.

... mike ...  :jumper:  ...

I'm DANCIN'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :bigsmyl:

BUNNY!!!!

Hey there Chuck lets not get to carried away with the snow dancin remeber what happened a few yrs ago.

As mentioned above Shawn told me that he would try to be in touch with Izzy in regards to the hunt which with out him being able to officially organize it may be smaller...to bad really as it's been a fantastic fund raiser for the kids.

The first hunt
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Later that same yr Shawn had a bunch at his house and it grew from there . . . special thanks to his mom and dad

No word yet boys but hang in there. Shaw would never let his land be overtaken by rabbits of any sort.

I am getting rabbit fever. Can't wait!

I can taste the chili now. Izzy any word from Shawn what he needs this year for us to bring? Will be doing the raffle again too? I have to believe we will for St. Judes.

I am looking forward to this.  

Hope we can get a definite on a date,

I'm working on wrangling up some donations now!

Well guys sadly I have to throw in the towel for returning this year. My wife's last day to work in N.Y. is this coming Sat. She wasn't able to work out an extension.

She is taking a contract in Lafayette LA. after that. I'm not working this time of year and without having her there working it's just not a feasible trip for me to make.

I wish everyone well. I can only imagine the fun that will be had.

If someone will P.M. me Shawn's address I will send something to add to the table. Happy hunting everyone.

bretto

Too  bad Brett,  we had a good time last year.

Oh no Brett!!, too bad is right! Last year was a blast

Too bad Brett. Maybe next year we will have to have a yearly "Bretto St Judes Hog and Alligator hunt"!

To bad Brett!

QuoteOriginally posted by mcgroundstalker:
Some of the snow drifts where I work are almost three feet high! Getting flashbacks of the JLMBH a few years ago...   :eek:   ... Maybe someone can post pictures.

... mike ...   :jumper:   ...

This was the year Mike

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Thanks Jim! That was the year I earned my Indian name...  :D

Oh my gawsh!!!! Thats my baby Jim. Now he's 5'11' 170#s. Cant carry him no more.

They grow up fast Izzy. My baby boy was born a month early and only weighed 4 lbs.

Now he's 260 and has a full beard looks like them Duck hunting boys. At least he has a great job and buys his own groceries now. LOL

bretto

QuoteOriginally posted by Izzy:
Oh my gawsh!!!! Thats my baby Jim. Now he's 5'11' 170#s. Cant carry him no more.

Izzy, you messed up, if you would have picked him up every day from then to now you still could carry him   ;)

Im the one who needs the carrying these days.   :biglaugh:

Izzy, Isn't that the sole purpose for having boys?  We nurture them, feed them, just so they can drag our stuff, maybe even US, outta the woods when we get older??  Well, its at least a benefit anyway!!

QuoteOriginally posted by bretto:
Well guys sadly I have to throw in the towel for returning this year. My wife's last day to work in N.Y. is this coming Sat. She wasn't able to work out an extension.

She is taking a contract in Lafayette LA. after that. I'm not working this time of year and without having her there working it's just not a feasible trip for me to make.

I wish everyone well. I can only imagine the fun that will be had.

If someone will P.M. me Shawn's address I will send something to add to the table. Happy hunting everyone.

bretto

We're gonna miss you big guy!   I don't think the bunnies will miss you though......my guess is they were "skeered" of you!

I'm missing this hunt already and it isn't for another month.   :wavey:  

bretto

I'm getting some bunny arrows made up.  Yellow & blue - NY's State colors!

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One more coat of MinWax and then the silver pinstriping and yellow nocks, blue cock and yellow han feathers.  Should show up in grass or snow.     :archer:

What you see so far is all leather dye and Sharpie permanent markers.  Cheap & simple.

You are a master arrow smith Charlie! Very nice.

I like a man that brings enough ammo! Way to go Charles...  :thumbsup:  ...

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...

They don't call him kabob for nothing

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"Nice Hat! Looks Good On You!"  :dunno:

What hat   :dunno:

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Looks like somebody cut a hole in the pick-up bed!  :dunno:  Whatever.....  :p

Thats a truck load of hippies, hill billies, stump jumpers, goat herders and all other kinds of awesome type folks.  Hope to be in that type of group in the near future.   :readit:

Mike looks a worried    :scared:

QuoteOriginally posted by mcgroundstalker:
Looks like somebody cut a hole in the pick-up bed!   :dunno:   Whatever.....   :p  

Kinda like Fred Flintstone, Yaba Daba Do

There was a nice blanket of snow this morning.  Had me wishing I was getting sliced by roses on Briarback mountain.

Better than work anyhow.

Oh yea ill be Bronxin my way up there,just to see my neighbor Mr Mikey ground stalker...

guss who bunny    :campfire:

I would still Like to get Shawn and Cindy's Address if someone has it. You can P.M. it along if you have it.

I can't make the hunt but would like to send something for the table. Have a great weekend everybody.

bretto

Brett PM sent.

David

It sure would be nice If Shawn was back on Trad Gang to promote this hunt. JMHO.

What are the actual dates?

Hey Ed, he always does the 3rd weekend so it should be the 15th and 16th.  He hasn't forgotten us.  Remember he is a town worker so I am sure he has been working a lot with the weather.  He should have some official word here soon.

Mamba, PM sent.

Thanks Pete, look forward to seeing everyone!!

For sure Ed, it will be a blast.  Are you bringing your daughter?  Matt said I should bring mine but she is still to young yet.  Maybe the pheasant shoot though.

She wants to come in the worst way. I think I will have to see what the weather looks like.

that would be great.  how old is she?

I am posting this for Shawn...please read carefully...
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Hi everyone, due to the fact I can no longer post on Tradgang, it has been very tough to put this years hunt together.

It is still on, but will not be the huge hunt I had hoped for, but it will be a great one!

It will be like always in the fact everyone should bring a prize or prizes to be donated to the raffle table.

Tickets will be $20 a wing span(Cindys) and you can purchase as many as you like.

This year as I have done the last couple of years there will be a cost to all coming of $40 a person(kids 16 and under are free)this will get you a wingspan of tickets as well. All of this, 100% of the money raised goes to the St. Judes Childrens Hosptal!!!!

I am than asking for $20 per person(again kids under 16 are free) to cover food for the weekend,!!(SO TOTAL WILL BE $60 A PERSON OVER 16 AND INCLUDE A WINGSPAN OF TICKETS AND ALL YOUR FOOD).

I have room for 40 guys and gals and kids to sleep right at the house.

If you would like a room the closest place is Glenmont NY which is ten minutes away!(google it) Rooms will run around $70 a night but again ya can stay at the house if you would like.

If you would like to bring some type of food dish that would  be more than welcome. Chips, jerky and condiments are always good as well.

We can always use coffee,tea and cocoa and also paper plates, solo cups or styrafoam cups as well. Cereal and Milk for guys staying here. Plastic silverware and paper towels.

You guys can post what you are bringing so we dont get too much of one thing.

The most important thing is sports drinks and water, we need lots of them. Try and Bring what you figure you will need for a couple days as far as water or sports drinks go!! (AGAIN SPORT DRINKS AND WATER ARE VERY IMPORTANT)!!!

Guys who have done this hunt know how important it is to stay hydrated. WE will have potassium available to help with the cramping that someone always ends up with!!(ME! LOL!!)

Cindy and my girls will take care of all the food prep and the included food will be sub platters, pizza, wings and Cindys venison chili, chips and such as well any dishes you folks bring.

THE HUNT DATES WILL BE  Feb. 15th. and 16th. you may arrive anytime after 7am on Saturday morning or if you let me know you may arrive Friday the 14th.

I can always use a bit of help setting up on Friday as long as I dont get too many guys.

There are tons of bunnies this year and I recently killed 9 in about an hr on one quick hunt with Molly. Dont worry it was in a spot we dont hunt much.

We will be doing the youth hunt and that starts at 10am. We will do the door plant and the horse pasture push with the kids and some adults.

We will than do our usual hunts, Old Road, Island of Trees and the Honey Hole, than unto the Squirrel woods and the circular field. We will end up in Rabbit Valley as always around dark. We will than head back to the house for dinner and the second best part of the hunt, THE RAFFLE!!!

Remember guys this is still about the hunt!! It is a hard, tough hunt but is well worth the effort. We have had some years where there were over 450 shots taken and as many as 19 rabbits killed in two days!! I cannot wait to see you all again!!

      ******************************

Here is the most important part of this post!!!  READ THIS PART TWICE!!!!!

E-mail me at deerman406@hotmail.com (it is case sensitive) LET ME KNOW IF YOU INTEND TO COME AND IF YOU HAVE ANY KIDS COMING 16 OR UNDER AS I WILL NOT COUNT THEM TOWARD THE TOTAL OF PEOPLE COMING.,  I NEED TO HAVE A COUNT BY THE 5TH. OF FEB. SO THAT WILL BE THE CUT-OFF TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. THAT GIVES EVERYONE 2 WEEKS AND GIVES ME TIME TO GET THE HOUSE AND EVERYTJHING READY!! THANKS AGAIN TO EVERYONE!!!  OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH  YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH    Shawn

I am in for the weekend. I will put a list together of what I will bring.

See You All Soon!    :campfire:   ...   :laughing:  ...

... mike ...

Hey Curt, is WRRV still matching donations, or was that a one time thing?

I will be attending as usual.  This time I am going to bring a Geritol newcomer with me.  (My old man).  I will bring whatever is left over on the list since I am the closest. I will also make an attempt to receive pledges from local businesses $per bunny...I guess they won't mind since its essentially a life for a life....so put your game face on boys and girls.  See u all soon.

I will be there and my back flipping daughter Jennifer will be joining me.

Shawn, count on me to help lead groups as usual and I will be there Friday to help with setup.

I'll bring a big ol' plate of alligator bites as well.

did you guys read the last part of the post that says to emai him?  of course me and little Pete are in.

izzy, i saw the bunny pic you sent Kevin, that is a great picture.

Thanks Pete, I call it professional development.   :p

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :archer:

Great News!  I am definitely in For Saturday!  Hitting up a local archery dealer for raffle prizes.

I'm in for both days.  I will bring three lbs of coffee, an electric percolator, Styrofoam cups and a case of bottled water for remote "camp".

Thanks Kurt for putting that on will send an email hope to see you all there

I'll be glad to see me most of you bunny hunters again and hope to see some new fellars. Bring it on.

Bbbbbbbbbuuuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnyyyyyyy   :wavey:

I'm in. Bringing some cases of water and powerade and a beagle.

Guys you have to make sure you e mail Shawn with your intentions!

Please don't just post here....he needs you to email him    :readit:  

Can't wait to bleed with you boys    :p

Saw a BUNNNYYYYY hunkered down today.  He thought I couldn't see him.  I let him be because I had a lead rope in my hand and not a bow.   :knothead:

Forward observer.

They're gathering.

I've been fortunate to procure a very nice prize for the raffle. I'll add some accessories with it, and some kid will be very lucky!

  :archer2:

Email has been sent.....I am itching to go!!!!

David

I Am Soooo Ready For This!  :jumper:

... mike ...

I cannot wait!

Yeah man, getting close fellas.   :archer2:

Can't wait to see all you guys and gals can't wait to see all the rabbits !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :smileystooges:

...  :wavey:  ...  :archer:  ...

... mike ...

Mike, don't forget the first aid kit!!!

I hate to say I am out. My nephew getting married on that weekend. I will let Shawn know. I just found out today.

First Aid Kit?..... A roll of Duct Tape and some Safety Pins will do just fine...  :eek: ...

Hope we don't need it...  :dunno:

... mike ...

Safety pins?

That's cause Mikey can't sew!!

Used up a Personal day today before I lost it and went bunny hunting.

Lets just say Bunny numbers must be up.

My buddy and I didn't bust our tails, just took our time and saw over 40 BUUUUNNNNNNNNNNIIIEESS!

We only hit a mile of the 5 mile area we wanted to hit but had to quit when the bag was full.

This year will be an epic year for the last JLMBH!

Yee haa! I am back in. The wedding is the 14th. Glad I didn't send Shawn the email.

Great News Gil!

14 day's till bunny buuuuunnnnnnnnny buuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyy    :clapper:

Man o man, I got a pack basket full of arrows and plan on shooting at least "Fifty Eleven" rabbits, maybe more.   :readit:

Izzy have you been smoking the evidence?

What evidence?   :rolleyes:

Twice in one day you made me laugh reading tradgang.  Pretty good.  Are you bringing both boys to Shawn's?  They are going to have a blast.  Peter keeps asking me about going.

I need to make more arrows.

Lost 0ne and broke 3 more.  saw about 15-20 rabbits, connected on 2 but wasn't able to catch up to them again even though we tried pretty hard.

Great Bunny Numbers this year folks.

We need a little more snow though!

Pray for a good coating of white stuff in about a week or so.

How many guys are bringing beagles?

QuoteOriginally posted by Mamba:
Twice in one day you made me laugh reading tradgang.  Pretty good.  Are you bringing both boys to Shawn's?  They are going to have a blast.  Peter keeps asking me about going.

Yes Sir, I hope to bring both. They are looking forward to it and Noah has asked about Peter. You better bring him, he's part of the crew for sure.

QuoteOriginally posted by ScottV_7:
How many guys are bringing beagles?

Id like to bring my dufus but if I bring him home with so much as a scratch or a thorn in his coat, Mama will not be pleased with me and me being in my prime and all, that just aint good.

I'm sorry but I won't be attending the Bunny hunt this year. My job in Daytona took a front seat again.

Lee

It's okay izzy want mama to get the wooden spoon out that's coming from the little fella did you say you were bringing some chicken   :biglaugh:

I can't wait!!!!  I got my cousin napping 1/2 a doz huntable stone points for the raffle!  that's if he can get them done in time, I didn't think of it till Friday!!

Izzy, a bloody tailed, pricker filled beagle is a HAPPY beagle.    :D  

I have a nice little kids starter package in the works. A Little Mohican longbow, 1/2 dozen carbons, armguard, tab and a hip quiver I'm making to go with it.  My girlfriend is making an assortment of paracord accessories like a rifle sling, call carriers, bracelets, etc.

I can't wait for this hunt and raffle!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YEEEEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHH!!!

Hopefully going to start the finish work on the Hickory self bow I have been working on for the raffle. I received a call from my son last week stating that he wants to come with me. He lives in Manhattan and needs to reconnect with his inner redneck. We havent hunted together in ten years. I am pleased.

Can't wait to see that bow Glen, you do a really nice job.  That is an incredible raffle prize.    I think I am going to have hope for the hunt!

Man I cannot wait to see everyone!!!

Glen, I think its Great your son is coming up for a hunt with you!!!!

Likewise Ed!!!


David

Hey guys it's Shawn!  Everything is going well but we need some more guys!! Can't wait to see everyone!  We have about 30 or so you guys who said you were coming early in the thread get on here and email me!! Lots of great raffle items and we have snow coming and tons of bunnies which will make for a great hunt!!!  OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn

Oh Boy! Is That "Meathead" or "Meatball" or Meet me round the back for some... Bunny Killin' Good Times!?

Can't wait to see ya Shawn...  :thumbsup:

... mike ...

I am building some bunny arrows now . Well email for addres for my GPS soon

Shawn, did the Langer bunch get the invite?

I broke all my bunny arrows last weekend.  Making up some more!!!

OOOOHHHHH YYYYYEEEEEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!1

Man, I want to come again so bad it's killing me, unfortunately my hunting buddy can't make it and I have no way of getting from here to there    :banghead:    :banghead:

Where are you at in comparison to Selkirk? I am coming from the south.

Getting close and Im thinking the snows gonna be just right. The angels look over this href hunt and the weather usually treats us right.   :p

Sleepy Hollow??, If you're from the Tarrytown area, you can catch a ride with me, I'm in Buchanan.

Thanks Ed, Sean, I am 3 miles south of Tarrytown, think we can work something out?

Steve, absolutely!  I can make it to the TZ bridge in about 15-20 mins depending on traffic.  sending you a PM

Sean, left a message on your cell, Steve

Got it Steve, Sorry, was putting my girlfriends son to bed.  give me a buzz tomorrow

I love it when a plan comes together!

Got the all clear from the boss to make it this year. Just hope Karma keeps her nose out and nothing goes wrong. Been looking forward to this for a couple of years, since the last one I went to in 2010. Now I have to go through my pile of arrows and get some ready for this hunt. Looks like we will have good snow for the hunt. This is going to be an awesome time.

Would like to give a big   :thumbsup:   to fellow Trad Ganger "longshadow" from Oconto Falls, Wi... I made mention about this hunt and St. Judes and he sent me almost seven dozen arrows for the raffle!

When I opened the box all I could say was "Wow!" Bunch of bunny busting arrows (less points) for sure!

Thank you again Alan!  :notworthy:

:clapper:  

Way to step up Longshadow.

Just Finished making a few bunny arrows.

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Nice job Charlie. A little red on the point end will look great.

I did that last weekend Glen and lost both bunnies down holes.  I did track one for quite some time and managed 2 more running shots at him but no luck.

That's why you see the modified point I made in the photo for next weekend.    :readit:    It seems standard steel blunts come out easy and only poke little holes.

Due to the considerable blood and the hour we spent tracking, I thought a dead Bunny was imminent.  It would have been my first with a bow.  I still am pretty bummed about it for the rabbits sake.

Will those qualify for Shawn's hunt. I didn't think bladed heads were allowed. I do like the look of them and the colour, easier to find.

Chuck you can stop dancing now.

I might have to dig out the ole snowshoes!!!!

Wow! Wish i was in town that weekend! Sounds like its going to be much fun.

Lineman, Its as much fun as you're ever going to have with your clothes on!!!

Tony,

That head will qualify,  the rule is no Broadheads for safety reasons.  

This head only has a razorblade bleeder attached.  It will break off on the first shot. Truth be told, its the only one I have and will likely not make it to the hunt the way I have been breaking arrows lately.

There is just something about stone walls and wood arrows that do not mesh   :confused:    :rolleyes:

Charlie, I know what you mean, I have a bucket full of broken woodies waiting to be repaired. May have to put some together to have enough arrows for this weekend. Just need to work out the right head for them. I have a packet of ace glue on's but will need to work out something for the rest of them. i think I have a bunch of blunts lying around here somewhere.

We got some snow locally now.  14" of new fall since this time yesterday.  

Bunnies be tunnelling!

Tony, I saw a thread where a guy flared out the back of the blunt.  I have seen guys screw wing nuts to the end of teh arrow too.

I have lost quivers full of arrows crawling through the brush at shawns.  

WE have good Bunnny Snow.  OHHHHHHHH YEEEAAHHHHHHH!!!!!

I have some ash shafts that I will foot with some 2315 aluminum ends. I can screw in some different options that way. I have done the wing-nut thing and also just a washer behind the field point. How much snow did you guys get over there. We got about 8" up here.

Going crazy plowing snow can't wait to hunt bunnies and get away from all the Looney Tunes in Connecticut "yuppies" bunny buunnnnnyyy can't wait to see you all talk to you soon especially you Izzy IOU a few little fella

I have a kida arm guard made a donated by Chis Fannin "juneaulongbow" and a dozen cedar kids arrows made and donated by Charles Brake "cbCrow".  Thanks guys!  I'm searching for more stuff.

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I'll be there this year! I'm stoked!

8 DAYS till bunny killing    :archer2:  OR missing

Mostly missing.   :banghead:   And bleeding.   :eek:   And loving every second of it!    :D

Greg,  It will be Good to see you again!

YES BLEEDING A LOT OF IT    :thumbsup:

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A paracord rifle sling that my girlfriend made that she's donating along with some other items.

One week!!! Got a new feller coming, his mind is gonna be blown.

I just received the prototype Stalker Jackal last night, a three piece long bow, 60", 51@28. It's coming to the Bunny Hunt so you can all have a chance to handle and shoot her before she gets sent off to the next guy in line.

I think you guys will like this one.

David

I have an idea..... Let's all just stay home next weekend and watch TV! Nevermind them bunnies...   :dunno:  

... mike ...  :D  ...

You do that Mike.
The snow is going to be pretty deep and we don't want to waste time looking for the top of your head as we walk around.  :)

I have a better idea! Maybe we can all go to the movies in town... A group the size of ours is sure to get a discount! I hear they are playing a "South Park" marathon... How Cool Is That?

... mike ...  :p  ...

South Park? I'm in!!!!

David

QuoteOriginally posted by mcgroundstalker:
I have a better idea! Maybe we can all go to the movies in town... A group the size of ours is sure to get a discount! I hear they are playing a "South Park" marathon... How Cool Is That?

... mike ...   :p   ...

I'd rather watch you get ravaged by rose thorns and an amorous buck rabbit.

You guys are no fun... I'll tell ya what's better than bunny huntin'..... Filling the cracks in my garage floor with cement! Yea, that's it!  :p

... mike ...  :D

Hey Mike, I think you are on to something there....... let me know how you make out   ;)

Well you didn't tell us you had something fun like that going!

Why, 200 hot melt glue sticks in a pile near the middle and 5 gallons of gasoline we could have that done in 10 minutes!

Buuunnnyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!

thunk....thunk..thunk.thunk.thunk wapppp!!!

oohhhhhhh yeeeeaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!

Next week at this time the kids will have a few bunnies in the bag!... Maybe...  :archer2:  ...

Can't wait for you to break trail for us Mikey, I'd do it but I'm gettin' old and slow......   :bigsmyl:


David

Happy happy happy 6 days

how much snow do they have out there in Selkirk?

QuoteOriginally posted by larry:
how much snow do they have out there in Selkirk?

A whole lot of it. Ten or 12 inches. In other words up to Mikeys belt.

great, we'll all have to take turns breaking trail for him.

Nah, hes a hard core, Bronx boy. Ive seen him push snow out of his way as if he were a musk ox.

Does anyone have a beat back quiver or strap on quiver I can borrow for the bunny hunt?  I  gave all my toys away since I bought my DAS and that has a bolt on quiver.  I hit the lotto this year, and I Get to bring hope but I don't have any way to carry my arrows.  Wait till you guys see this bow it is a beauty!   Thanks Pete

Peter, I have a strap on GN you can borrow.

Thanks Sean I appreciate it.

Hey fellas, I got a text from Cindy today to ask me to pass along a message.....

She wanted to let anyone that is staying at the house that you'll need to bring a pillow,blanket/sleeping bag and and air mattress or something for sleeping.

Also, we need foot warmers,bananas,gatorade,and potassium pills.

She and Shawn are working hard to get the house ready!!!!

Thanks for the update Curt

Ok will do

Curt, I'll bring some exra Gatorade and bananas

Shawn says things are looking good!!

They have plenty of room at the house for folks to crash and they are looking forward to seeing everyone.....and.....there are some great raffle prizes!!!!!!!!

Bringing my "ol man" foam egg-crate mattress and North Face bag, wool blanket, bunny slippers, etc.  I don't do floors as well as I used to but never look an indoor sleep during a hunting trip in the mouth.     :thumbsup:

Got one bottle of potassium pills 100 count  five days can't wait

Plowed snow for 5 hours last night one more storm Thursday bunny hunting Saturday Sunday can't wait bbbbbuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnnnnnyyyyyyyyyyyy

I picked up some nifty raffle prizes today. My nephew and I will be there for sure. Im really hoping my boy can go, but with the current situtaion with the ex, it is up in the air.
Can't wait to see you all...and bleed with you.  :)

I tried to acclimate myself for the blood loss by walking through rose bushes yesterday.

I hope this trick works however, If you see me to get a little pale or blue in the face, let me know,

This is gonna be too much fun... Much better then "work"! I mean, why do we only get to do this once a year? My own fault, I guess...   :(   ... Too long a ride for a warm-up/day trip... Feeling my age...   :jumper:   ... Did I say that on another post? Whatever.......

... mike ...  :D  ...

Mike,  You didn't have to swear.  The "W" word is the worst of em all   :readit:  

Tell the truth,, you can only tolerate the Brethren BO once a year.   :nono:

Checked on an order for bunny arrow bits from 3r today to find that it was on hold. Seems the credit card didn't authorize. They ran it again and all was fine. Unfortunately stuff probably wont be here before the weekend. guess I'll have to search through the piles of old stuff to fins appropriate tackle. Got plenty of stuff, just have to find it. Can't wait for this weekend.

Chuck I think you can stop dancing now.

Hope to see you all Saturday morning looks like a long couple of days ahead of us here in Connecticut with snow then it's time to find bunnies got a bunch of great raffle prizes in a big pot of venison sloppy Joe's   :knothead:

Getting close now fellas!  I started a fight with my cat just to get the blood flowing.

Being the father of a pretty young daughter has some benefits and during a Church outing last weekend in Western NY my daughter Jen met up with some active duty military personnel from Fort Drum. We will be fortunate to host a couple young military guys from the Army's 10th Mountain Division - Light Infantry on the Bunny Hunt. One is from Virginia and the other from Arizona. They have a 4 day leave and are choosing to spend it with us. Let's make it memorable for these young guys that give so much.

Can you say "brush busters"! What better way to prepare for war!  Ohhhhhhh yyyyeeeaaaahhhhhhhh!

Any preference on how you would like your alligator dish this year?  The "gator ala orange" was a hit last time. The traditional breaded and fried "gator bites" are always good too. Maybe this year we can go with a "sweet and sour gator" or even a "gator stir fry". I have lots of it this year after taking 4 gators in Florida.

Any votes?

I love gator, anyway sounds good. Marinated in some lemon juice and sauteed with peppers onion and pineapple would be awesome. Just an idea.

great job on getting the service guys to come along. Do they need any equipment?

Terry that's awesome!!!! Can't wait to see everyone.....just going to have to clean up from the impending snowstorm before I make my way to Selkirk!


David

That's great Terry, are how are they set up with bows?

That's awesome Terry, you know we'll all work hard to make this memorable for them!!! Let us know if they need equipment.

Shawn says for everyone to please either park on the road or at the airport. A lot of snow and about a foot more tomorrow!!

Look out bunnies!!!!!

We'll have to get some of the tall guys to put the kidies on their shoulders for the kids hunt!!!!

Deja Vu all over again!   :smileystooges:

BigEd can carry 10!

Somebody bring a bike flag for Mikey!  We don't want to lose him again.  :)

If you have an extra "brush" bow bring it along. I'll outfit them with what I have. An extra rabbit arrow could be helpful as well.

I Have My Own Bike Flag! Thank You Terry.  :p

Oh yea... Did the cat win the fight, again?

Anyway... This storm is gonna kick my butt... I may get (stuck) at work Thursday thru Friday... Travel on Saturday morning should be clear, I hope... So... All you big and tall fellas are gonna have to carry this little W.A.Y.S.I.A.H. type guy around! Don't worry... I'll give you a doggie treat along the way...  :D  ...

One More Thing!... I wouldn't miss this weekend for the world!... So keep on ribbin' me... Kinda like it.

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...

The ribbin only comes from much love brutha!

Anyone around a place that carries brush pants? I need a pair of 40" waist, 32" inseam.....the only place around is an hour away in the wrong direction.  If anyone is near a place that carries them and could grab me a pair I will square up at Shawn's.

Thanks,
David

I've got an extra pair David...but you're going to have to go on a crash diet to fit into them    :biglaugh:  


mmm mmm looking forward to some of that gator..last time it was delicious!

If I had an extra pair they would look like shorts on ya buddy!  :D

... mike ...

Man I hope this storm doesn't mess my travel plans up!!!

Man I hope this storm doesn't mess my travel plans up!!!

Have any of you seasoned JLMBH veterans had the need for snowshoes? We have a foot on the ground now and expecting another thursday. Thinking they would be a hinderence in the thick. I have been up to my pockets in snow along the airport fence. Should be a memorable weekend.

I was thinking of grabbing mine, but They're in my storage unit it Poughkeepsie, I'm down near Peekskill right now......I doubt I'll be able to get them before Saturday.  looks like I'll be tromping!!

Terry bringing two extra bows and arrows if you need anything else let me know hope you can make it big Ed Snow is on its way to Connecticut hopefully I can get dugout fast and on My Way, Saturday morning just picked up more raffle prizes and three pies for the weekend donated by a local farmer

I just put my snowshoes and a pole in the SUV.  We may have another 10" by this time tomorrow and there's 14" on the ground now.

Here's some motivation for you - the only mounted head in the house.  This evil looking guy monitors my outside cellar door from the lintel.  What troubled mind created this beast in porcelin?


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If we let Shawn and Homer do their jobs, roads should be clear by fri night and sat.  

Have safe travels everyone!

Mikey, If the snow is too deep, you can ride on my shoulders.  Just remember, no promises on how far.

I've got a purple plastic kiddie sled I use to haul dressed out deer in the winter, firewood and other dead weight.  Might be perfect for Mike.    :thumbsup:  

Shoot, drag Mike, shoot, drag Mike . . .

Travel should be ok by friday afternoon fellas....

Glen buddy, you're right, snowshoes are useless how we hunt...

Thanks Homer and give my best to Marge!   :)

Just got back from the local hardware store running errands before the snow got bad and had a Weber charcoal grill given to me for the raffle hopefully everything works out but we have more snow coming Saturday will keep checking in keeping my fingers crossed

I really need to keep my eye on the weather Saturday.  Woodchucker better stop dancing!

Hope you guys have a blast, of course you will that pretty much goes without saying. Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to make it    :(

Shawn asked me to post that don't let the snow stop anyone, everything is ready and we will have a great hunt!!!!!

Just drive slow    :thumbsup:

All the snow is going to do is push my departure time back a little, just have to make sure the driveway is clear! Can't wait to see you all!!!!


David

aww, heck, If David's going to make it, Ill be there no matter what!!!!!!!!!

Well My Brothers... Unfortunatly, I won't be able to make it this year. My divorce left me up to my A$$ in dept.(as many of you well know) Good news is, I've FINALY got my house out of foreclosure!!! I need every penny I can lay my hands on and have been working like a dog!!!!! 16 hour days & 7 day weeks...

But hey... I'm a Dad, That's my JOB!!!!! Time and 1/2 Sat, Double time Sun, Then Double time and 1/2 Mon for the Holiday... I just can't turn it down.

I did my best, to make sure you boys got a "dusting" of the white stuff, LMAO!!!!!

Have fun!!! Shoot straight!!!! Go Git'm Brothers!!!!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Chuck,  If you can catch a ride with Sean or Tony or someone, I will forego buying raffle tickets to pay for 1/2 your fee.

I would hate for you to miss this.

Which brings the next question.... Is anyone headed north or west after the day Saturday to prevent my wife from having to drive down to pick me up?  I don't want anyone to out of their way.

Charlie - if you spend Saturday night I'll get you home Sunday.    :archer:

Been out plowing, Sean called and wanted me to pass along the message that anyone coming tomorrow to wait until noon or after, and if you have any bag or block targets please bring them for the warm-up.
Hope to see you all at some point over the weekend. The snow is heavy here in CT!

Thanx Matt, I was just going to pass along the same after a call from Shawn.

Everything is a go boys, don't let the deep snow dim your ambition to hunt. We had one of our best hunts ever one year when the snow was as deep or deeper!!

I think we killed 16 or so bunnies that weekend....it was awesome!!!

We also have some really nice raffle prizes this year as well.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend    :archer2:

I am out again. I will let Shawn know. I had a horse get hurt bad on the farm. It went to a equine center for surgery and it comes back on Saturday. I have to be here.

Just found brush pants!!!!! On my way now, OOOOOOHHHHH YEAHHHHHGHGGH!!!!

David

Just to make it clear, if you guys are coming up today, just wait till afternoon.

Tomorrow morning, it's just like normal...usually anything after 8:00 is fine, but we'll be up earlier.

Shawn said the roads are cleared up and everything looks good and the hunting should be awesome!!!!!

...   :campfire:   ...  :archer2:  ...

See ya in the morning fellas!

OOOOHHHHH YYYEEEAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

I should be pulling in sometime between 9-10 am tomorrow morning..Bunnnnyy!

Hoping to be there around 8:30AM.  I'll be the lost looking guy in a brown RAV4.

Okay guys Pete and I will be there as soon as we can Will be plowing snow and then on our way make us proud in the morning get the kids some bunnies this year good luck!!!   :archer:

I hope to be there about 9.

Charlie, thanks for the offer, but I must go home Saturday after dinner + festivities.  I will have my wife pick me up if no one is going my way.

Charlie, I will have your stuff, so I will seek you out as soon as I get there as I will not have a vehicle to leave it in this year.

See ya in a few hours Fellers!! OOOOOOHHHHHHH  YYYYEEAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

I should get there around 10. Bet there's going to be a lotta arrows lost in the snow!!!!!

Have fun everybody and please take a lot of pics to post.  I'll be thinking of you all while sitting in my cube!

Sorry we missed this one folks.
Hope you had a fun and safe day!
Keep us posted!!
Bill

Just made it home.  What a great Day with Great Folks!  

Stories to come later.

hard hunting! there wasn't a place where the snow was less than knee deep. bunnies were killed though.

6 bunnies for the day, lot's of great people,raffle prizes,food and money for St. Judes, doesn't get much better than that, thank you to Shawn and his family once again   :wavey:    :campfire:

Look out bunny killer R in     :deadhorse:

Wish I could have made hunt,must have been a blast with the Snow !!! Looking forward to pics & stories.

Some strange tales, almost unbelievable unless you've been there before. Think I may have seen tears in the eyes of some grown men. I know for certain I heard some men screaming as though they were girls.

       Any screaming you fellas thought you heard coming from me was a rabbit call and not because of the thorns that left me pant less by days end.   :goldtooth:

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Last bunny of the day and my girlfriend's first bow kill! About 10 seconds before a barrage of arrows were launched at him I had actually tackled the poor doomed bunny. Larry connected with a leg shot and then Val anchored him with a shot to the spine.

As usual some great memories were made and although it was a brutal hunt due to the amount of snow, it was a blast. A big thanks to Shawn and Cindy for their hospitality, and thanks to all who braved the snow to raise some money for the kids.

BeforeI I start my BSing and lies Id like to give a big thanks Terry for letting us keep the thread going here, means a lot pal.

       As always an awesome time with awesome folks who I wish all live just up the road but only get to see once in a while.

       This year was tough but some of us connected on bunnies. Some by hand some by arrow and some used their bow without arrows.   :goldtooth:

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Just the other side of this bush are three grown men. This was the more open country. The rest was so thick it was more of an act of self destruction to hunt through it. Shawn, David , Kevin , Jamie and Charlie were in the thick with me, sometimes at a few feet away and all i could do was hear them but not see em.  (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_1994.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_1994.jpg.html)

Well... It looks like I "Danced" up a storm!!!!! LMAO

Looks like you folks had a GREAT TIME!!!!! Wish we could have been there.....

:thumbsup:

Hope strikes one Rabit one Arrow congratulations to all those who got rabbets sorry couldn't be there for the whole weekend but had a blast today   :clapper:

First bunny down was by killed by Shawn as he and I were driving to the kids and other watchers on the school house push. About a 15 yard sitting bunny that thought he had a good hiding place among the roses.

Within minutes of that I found a good looking rose bush turned igloo by the snow with a lot of wabbit tracks leading to and from it. A few jumps on it and a big ol buck rabbit came charging out but ducked back in when he saw me. I was persistent and finally busted him out. As he was running at about 15 yards out back and left of me I swung on him and shot him with an ash arrow. Bunny number 3 for me with that arrow but it is now lost to the roses.   :mad:

Here is my bunny with my official game bearers. Gotta love it when your not wearing a game vest.   (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_1992.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_1992.jpg.html)   (http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o244/2crazyboys_photos/IMG_1999.jpg) (http://s122.photobucket.com/user/2crazyboys_photos/media/IMG_1999.jpg.html)

Great times.  My hips were in agony by mid-day but I wasn't going to let youngsters and girls both outshoot AND out pace me!  

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Like the Klondike Trail or the march back from Cho Sin Reservior.

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Shawn would place us in tangles so thick the rabbits avoided them and yell "Spread out you pansys" . . . or other less floral things.  

That's man's a human flail mower.

Great picture Izzy wish I could've been there for you guys on Saturday good to see the boys are both adit with you

With all the kids hunting I was happy to hear all the high-pitched screaming and shreaking . . . until I realized that was Izzy.    :thumbsup:    He says it was the rabbit - but that bunny had passed on earlier.    ;)  

Here's Charlie Janssen on watch - and I think we might have found one of your arrows this morning.  

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If you look close at this picture you can see torn flesh and yet smiles.  

Obviously shock from fatigue and blood loss.  There were some calories burned and severe brush busted.
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A first for me - I had stomped my way into a big honeysuckle bush (which takes some effort even without two feet of snow) and Mike said "he's right under your feet!  All I saw was snow, but I un-nocked my arrow and holding it I poked the only spot a bunny could be - and the bunny took off (to be rolled four feet later).  I took coup on a bunny!  Or maybe "catch-and-release"?

We were having to drag the bunnies out of their snow tunnels.  They'd hold until you stepped on them.

My bunk mate.  A little young and obviously traumatized by my heavy petting actions during the night.  Sorry Shawn - suggest you get Maybe in for some counseling right away.  

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Good food.  Great company. 17 feet of snow up hill in every direction and worth every minute.  Thanks Shawn!!!

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And it was great to meet another group of new friends from TradGang and re-connect with some of the crew I knew.

I just got home......Tom it was the toughest hunt at Shawn's I have ever been on......deep, hard snow with bunnies burrowed deep and holding tight.....I'll get a couple of pics and stories up later.


David

And a special thanks to Cindy for letting a mob of messy bowhunters invade her home.  The coffee and ibuprofen was MUCH appreciated.

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Originally posted by Stumpkiller:
With all the kids hunting I was happy to hear all the high-pitched screaming and shreaking . . . until I realized that was Izzy.      :readit: