Great Pennsylvania Squirrel Hunt

[Bob Hildenbrand]

The Mrs just committed to makin' deer chili. I'll bring the crock pot and the dutch oven just in case.

[Gatekeeper]

Good luck everyone! I hope to see a few pictures from your outing and read some of your stories.  

[Doc Nock]

George, is the first one where I heard Phil Magistro won the long distance shot when his arrow careened off the hard crust and went several hundred yards on top the snow!

That one I attended, while Blitz Cold and snowy..was a total Hoot! Gary and I had a great time riding back to Lewistown in a roll back!

Be nice to see some of these yahoos again. Gatekeeper..oh, they'll be stories..some even fit ta print on Gang!  

[brill16hockey]

How far away from Pittsburgh are you??

[George D. Stout]

Two hours from Pittsburgh.

[Ben Maher]

sounds like my kinda day...i'll have to organise the Aussie equiv...hope it turns out a good day for all. Ben

[adkmountainken]

i really hope to make it, will try. would love to meet Doc and put a face with the name, we will see.......

[swampbuck]

I just checked and it,s 296 miles or 5 1/2hrs app from my house to the park office.

I'm thinkin about it....anybody "catch" any last yr LOL hows the population of squirrels ?

[George D. Stout]

swampbuck, we haven't got any yet....we are luring them into a nonchalant attitude.  Actually, they already taunt us readily.   The squirrel population seems stable over there...we sure haven't hurt them.    :D  

One of the fellers last year got a bunch of shooting at one or two that were teasing him.

[Billy]

ttt...hope i get "stuck" in Breezewood....

[drewsbow]

Tom : I'm thinking of going , maybe we can ride together if you decide to go . Let me know . Drew

[adkmountainken]

hey bro!!! looks like the NY crew will be there in full force! wait till ya get a load of us!  

[Dale Hajas]

Doc The first year, while Jared and I were trying to climb a steep hill, I laid my bow against a tree only to have it slide down the hill about 75 yards. We had about 18" of snow with the top 2" being ice.

It sure was fun!

[Killdeer]

Snow snake!  

I would have to leave here at four in the morning. Can I camp at the park?
  :confused:

[George D. Stout]

Killdeer, there are three or four campgrounds withing a few miles of the park, as well as one in the park itself.

Choice Camping Court   - maps.google.com
209 Choice Campground Rd, Manns Choice - (814) 623-9272
1 review, directions, and more »


Sunset Valley Camping Area   - maps.google.com
RR 1, Manns Choice - (814) 733-4279
Directions and more »


Shawnee Sleepy Hollow Campground   -  www.bedfordcounty.net
147 Sleepy Hollow Rd, Schellsburg - (814) 733-4380
Directions and more »



http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/StateParks/parks/shawnee.aspx

The motels are not that expensive either, and there is one in Schellsburg, less than a mile from the park entrance.

A. Shawnee Motel   - maps.google.com - (814) 733-2828 - 2 reviews

B. Judy's Motel   -  www.bedfordcounty.net  - (814) 623-9118 - 31 reviews

C. Lincoln Motor Court   -  www.bedfordcounty.net  - (814) 733-2891 - 1 review

D. Jean Bonnet Cabin Shoppe   -  www.jeanbonnettavern.com  - (814) 623-2250 - 5 reviews

E. Quality Inn Bedford   -  www.qualityinn.com  - (814) 623-5188 - 31 reviews

F. Best Western-Bedford   -  www.bestwesternpa.com  - (814) 623-9006 - 26 reviews

G. Super 8 Bedford   -  www.super8.com  - (814) 623-5880 - 13 reviews

H. Hampton Inn Bedford   -  www.hamptoninn.com  - (814) 624-0101 - 17 reviews

I. Janey Lynn Motel   -  www.janeylynnmotel.com  - (814) 624-3199 - More

J. Budget Host   -  www.budgethost.com  - (814) 623-8107 - 3 reviews

[George D. Stout]

Killdeer....my wife and I would loan you our living room for camping if you want to make the trip.  It will probably be warmer than a tent 8^).

[Killdeer]

Thanks George! That list of links is very helpful. I am honored by your kind offer of lodging, but wish to remain friends with your wife and you. Therefore, I won't run you out of hot water, flood your septic field, hang my sodden socks from your curtain rod and scare you with my snoring, all part and parcel with having a Killdeer in the house.

I will submit a leave request for that Saturday off,   tout de suit  and forthwith.

Killdeer  

[Killdeer]

Well, that shut everybody up!  

Killdeer  

[JOKER]

Sounds like fun. I will see if I can make it. Steve

[George D. Stout]

Actually, Killdeer, I was leafing through my geneology because you sound like one of the family.  Conincidence, though, I suspect since we hang our sodden socks from the ceiling fan.    

Here is link to flourescent orange requirements for small game in Pa.  

http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/pgc/lib/pgc/digestpdfs/2008/31_orangerecruitments.pdf