THE BAKER-TOWNER ADIRONDACK SNOWSHOE HARE HUNTING ADVENTURE. 

writing by Joe Ewing

photography by

Nicole Baker

Brenda Ewing

Joe Ewing

November 2022

Veteran snowshoe hare hunter Mark Baker with the trophy and veteran snowshoe hare hound Sidney Crosby return from a successful hunt in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

Nicole and Maddy Baker with Maddy's trophy snowshoe hare.
The beagles pictured are Maidu, Bo, Mo, and Poco.

Beagles Sid and Nasty.

The headquarters.

The view across First Lake from headquarters.

Another view of First Lake near Old Forge.

A view of headquarters from the shore.

View of rear of headquarters and garage.

Winter wonderland as seen from headquarters.

Kathy and Mark Baker in the galley at headquarters.

View from headquarters of First Lake during the blizzard.

Hunters L.T. Corso (L) and Joe Ewing.

Hunters Roy Towner (L) and Joe Ewing study the maps.

Hungry hunters from L to R are; Matt Baker, Nicole Baker, Kathy Baker, Mark Baker, L.T. Corso, Jan, and Roy Towner.

Jan and Roy Towner at the buffet.

Joe Ewing (L), Kathy Baker, and Mark Baker serving themselves to a beautiful ham dinner prepared by Nicole Baker.

Veteran snowshoe hare hunter Mark Baker.

Member Roy Towner Downs Big Buck!

Roy downed this beautiful 8-point buck on the opening day near his home. The stag's antler spread is almost 21 inches. 

Roy Towner of Lucinda, PA.

Congratulations, Roy from the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny.

 OLD FRIEND, KYLE MORELAND, HARVESTS NEW YORK STATE BUCK NEAR SHELDON, NY.

Brayden Murray with his beautiful 8-point buck.

Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny Member Scores Big!

Brayden Murray successfully downed a beautiful 8-point buck during the recent archery season. With one shot from his crossbow, Brayden brought down the big stag. Near dark on November 16, the big buck appeared while Brayden and his friend, Josh, were hunting near Corsica, PA. The rest is history.

Brayden (L) and Josh with trophy buck.

 

 

SADIE & HER RINGNECKS

Sadie and her owner, handler, and Founding Member of the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny, Bill Moreland, bagged the two ringneck pheasant cockbirds (shown above) in the Alabama Spawn Area.

Sadie is a Boykin Spaniel.

The Boykin Spaniel is a medium-sized breed of dog, a Spaniel bred for hunting wild turkeys and ducks in the Wateree River Swamp of South Carolina. It is the state dog of South Carolina, where it was discovered and further developed by hunters in the 1900s.

The Boykin Spaniel is a tough, energetic, and enthusiastic hunting dog, yet gentle and contented in the home. An affectionate and fiercely loyal personality is a hallmark of the breed, and Boykins make wonderful family pets. They thrive on companionship, enjoying the company of children and other dogs.

The Boykin Spaniel was recognized as a breed by the AKC in 2009.

The Boykin Spaniel is avid, eager, merry, and trainable. This mellow housedog and tenacious bird dog was once South Carolina's best-kept secret. Boykins are medium-sized spaniels, larger and rangier than Cockers but more compact than Springers. The breed's hallmark is a beautiful solid-brown coat. Colors range from a rich liver to luscious chocolate. The large, feathery ears hang close to the cheeks, setting off an expression of soulful intelligence. Bred to work in the lakes and swamps of their native South Carolina, web-toed Boykins can swim like seals. For years, Boykins were known only to hunters of Carolina waterfowl and wild turkey. But lately, the wider world has discovered that the Boykin is as delightful at home as he is eager at the lake. 'They are very, very sweet dogs to have around the family,' a longtime owner says, 'but an absolute tiger in the field.