March 17th, 2022 More Pictures

 MORE PHOTOS FROM THE 17TH OF MARCH FUN HUNT ON THE ALLEGHENY.

Early morning on March 17th, 2022, St. Patrick's Day at the Kelly Hotel in downtown Marienville, PA.

Members gather for a St. Patrick's Day Breakfast and Fun Hunt on the Allegheny.

Members gather for breakfast at the Shamrock Dining Room.

View from the Captain's chair, the "helm".

Captain Kaz conducts organizational business, checks the weather, and the snowshoe hare report.

Still chatting after breakfasting.

Members gather round to listen to guest speaker Lane Potts, Wildlife Health Technician. 

Wildlife Health Technician, Mr. Lane Potts, speaks to the membership.

Lane is presented a Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny cap and awarded an honorary membership.

(L-R) Jackson Baker, Mark Baker, Jaret Zimmerman, and John Zimmerman listen to the presentation.

After the hunt, lunch was enjoyed by the newest member Jackson Baker. Looking on are, (left) L. T. Corso, (Jackson's great-uncle) and Mark Baker, Jackson's grandfather.

Barbara and Jim "Kaz" Kazmarek presented lunch to the membership after the hunt.
The members offer our heartfelt thanks to Barbara and Kaz.

The hunt is not complete until the paperwork is done.

The High HareMan explains the credentials of membership to Jackson Baker.

Jackson Baker is inducted into the Loyal Order of The Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny and is presented the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny badge, the only symbol of membership.

The High HareMan extends the hand of fellowship to Jackson. (Above and below)

The oldest and youngest members. Jim Taylor (88 left) and Jackson Baker (12).

Jim, Joe, and Jackson join hands in a show of unity and fellowship.

Jim Taylor is the Official Mentor to the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny. Jim is responsible for starting all of this 40-some year ago.

A great day was enjoyed by all members present.

Everyone is looking forward to next winter for more snowshoe hare hunts, fellowship, and comradery.

MARCH 17TH, 2022

 17 ON THE 17TH,

ST. PATRICK'S DAY,

IN THE SHAMROCK ROOM

AT THE KELLY HOTEL 

17 Members of the Loyal Order met at the Kelly Hotel in Marienville, PA for breakfast before transferring to the Big Woods of the Allegheny for a great outing on the High Plateau.

BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS of the ALLEGHENY ATTEND CCSfY EVENT

 BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS of the ALLEGHENY SUPPORT CLARION COUNTY SPORTSMEN for YOUTH's 17TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISING BANQUET.

The Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny take great pride in being able to support the Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth at the 17th Annual Fundraising Banquet.

The Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny takes great pride in being able to sponsor a table at this year's event.
Representatives of the the Big Woods Hare Hunters have attended the fundraiser for years. This was the first year the organization was able to sponsor a table of our own.

The High HareMan thanks those members and guests who helped make this dream come true.

More than 500-sportsmen supported the event.

Representing the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny were (L-R) special guest Nickie Baker, veteran snowshoe hare hunter, Executive Board Member, Matt Baker and Veteran snowshoe hare hunter Mark Baker.

(L-R) Matt Baker, Mark Baker, special guest Kathy Baker and the High HareMan.

(L-R) Member Roy Towner, special guest, Jan Towner: special guest, Nickie Baker.

Just some of the many Veterans in attendance. Each veteran was awarded a U.S. Flag.

Veterans Roy Towner (L) and Joe Ewing

One lucky Veteran won a Jack Palou framed print.

Members Roy Towner and Joe Ewing were among the Veterans honored.

The Pledge of Allegiance.

A wonderful meal was served.

Attendees enjoyed roast beef or chicken or both. There was even seconds.

Mark and Kathy Baker enjoy dessert. 

Mr. & Mrs. Matt Baker enjoyed the meal.

Old friends came to chat. Linda Arbogast and Brenda catch up.

Event staff enjoy dessert. Young old friend, Brady Fowkes presents a big smile (right). 

Julie and Joe Carrol from Aidan's Army were present.

Julie Graf and Scott Fowkes representing Fryburg Junior Marksmen were on hand. Julie is also a Board Member of Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth.

There were many prizes raffled off. 

Auctioneer handles the auction.

Old friends Paul and Linda Arbogast.

Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny table included (L-R) Members, Brenda Ewing & Roy Towner; special guests, Jan Towner & Nickie Baker, member Matt Baker and member Mark Baker.

Jan Towner was elated to win a gun.

Jan shows off her new rifle.

Mark holds up his prize-winning number.

Mark won a Wendall August Forge Christmas ornament.

Nickie won.

Nickie wins again.

Brenda won a beautiful Wendall August Forge tray.

A great time was enjoyed by all.

GROUNDHOG DAY HARE HUNT

GROUNDHOG DAY SNOWSHOE HARE HUNT ON THE ALLEGHENY WITH THE ROCKTON MOUNTAIN BOYS

February 2nd, 2022