Wish Ed Pitchkites a Merry Christmas!

Whip · December 12, 2009, 07:45:00 PM

Help make Christmas extra special this year for a very special person.

Ed Pitchkites is an old time traditional hunter from Indiana. I've never even personally met the man, but from what I know about him he is one of the most generous and caring hunters around. He wrote a book that is a true treasure of what bowhunting in this country was like back in the day, and if you have any kind of collection of traditional bowhunting books, Ed's should be a part of it.

He is a connection to our bowhunting roots, and I know it would really be special to him to receive a pile of Christmas cards from bowhunters all over the country. As you are making up your Christmas cards this year, make one extra and send it to:

Ed Pitchkites
15434 S. 200 E.
Clinton In 47842

He would be thrilled to hear from you!

varmint101 · December 12, 2009, 08:17:00 PM

I don't have any Christmas cards, but maybe a picture will do.

lpcjon2 · December 12, 2009, 08:22:00 PM

Im in

Bill Kissner · December 12, 2009, 08:43:00 PM

Met Ed many years ago. He is a joy to talk to. After he wrote his book, I was visiting with him one day at Cloverdale. I ask if he had any copies with him and he said he might have one in the car. After he retrieved the book, he said "now I ain't gonna autograph it though". Well he finally relented and signed it and gave me one of his signature dreamcatchers. I believe Ed had the first modern day bow kill in Indiana. Quite a character!

korn stalker · December 12, 2009, 09:06:00 PM

Heck of a nice guy... Great book too!

jcar315 · December 12, 2009, 09:08:00 PM

Not to be too awful dumb but what is the title of the book Ed wrote?

Merry Christmas Mr. Pitchkites!!!

JAG · December 12, 2009, 10:26:00 PM

Ed is a super guy.
Ed's book...60 Years with the Feathered Shaft...
Recomended reading for ALL!
JAG has him on the mailing list already!
Johnny/JAG

newell38 · December 12, 2009, 11:37:00 PM

great read from one hoosier to another!

Mudd · December 13, 2009, 06:43:00 AM

I think it's a very good thing you've ask for here Whip. It truly does my heart good when I read about folks like you putting others ahead of yourselves.
I am truly a blessed person to travel in the same circles as the likes of you(even if its just in cyber circles). God bless you Brother!!

PS I'm sure the wife will have an extra card we can send out.

Tom Phillips · December 13, 2009, 07:37:00 AM

Eds book is a good read.He is one of the ole boys of archery !!

1/4 away · December 13, 2009, 08:11:00 AM

Great idea Whip...wrote mine out last nite to him!

wislnwings · December 13, 2009, 08:50:00 AM

Where can a copy of his book? I'd love to ad it to my library.

Mike Bolin · December 13, 2009, 09:38:00 AM

Somebody out there on the 'gang has my copy. It has been passed around for well over a year now, maybe two years. Hopefully the title of this thread will remind whoever has the book to get it moving to whoever wants to read it next! Mike

JAG · December 13, 2009, 09:48:00 AM

60 Years with the Feathered Shaft
Author Ed Pitchkites

ISBN #0-9634527-2-X
First Printing - 1997
Second Printing - 2005

All the info I have on the book. Hope it helps!
Johnny

Jason Kendall · December 13, 2009, 11:23:00 AM

I met him at Cloverdale in 2002, a friend of mine and I were sitting on my tailgate and this nice guy walks up to us and strated conversation, we talked for quite a while, before he left he handed us each a dreamcatcher he had made. Great fella I am glad I got to meet.

woodchucker · December 13, 2009, 11:48:00 AM

I got my card from Ed yesterday,un-signed,nothing in it but his "signature" turkey feather. Made me smile and brightened my day!!!

I'm looking for a special card for this very special man,it will be on it's way as soon as I find just the right one!!!!!

newell38 · December 13, 2009, 12:01:00 PM

shoot mike, i think you sent your copy around to me around 2004. that darn thing has been around! thanks again, it was an awesome read!

LoneWolf73 · December 13, 2009, 12:46:00 PM

Yes, Great guy and a great book to read!

Whip · December 13, 2009, 07:19:00 PM

ttt

Otto · December 13, 2009, 07:48:00 PM

Ed was at Cloverdale this year as well. He hung around camp for a day or so. Adeeden (Dennis Jackson) introduced him to us. He shared a copy of his book with us. It's being passed around somewhere. Ed is the real deal. First guy to ever kill a deer with a bow in the original Indiana bow season.

Merry Christmas Ed, wherever you are.