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

BIG WOODS HARE HUNTER MAKES PA OUTDOOR NEWS

 BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS OF THE

 ALLEGHENY

MASTER HARE HUNTER,

 ANDY HOOVER,

 APPEARS IN

PENNSYLVANIA OUTDOOR NEWS

February 18th, 2022 issue

The article appears in the "Mixed Bag" column on page # 6.

The Executive Board and Members wish to graciously thank Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny Publicity Director, Mary Hosmer, for her work in getting the word out concerning the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny. -HH 

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER

 YOUNG HUNTER SIGNIFIED AS PROPECTIVE MEMBER

(above L-R) The High HareMan, Jackson Baker and Mark Baker.

February 1, 2022--Jackson Baker (center above) was awarded a Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny hare hunter cap after taking his first step in the process of becoming a full member in the Loyal Order.

On Tuesday, February 1st., Jackson Baker and his grandfather, Mark Baker, entered the Big Woods of the Allegheny in search of the magnificent varying hare, AKA snowshoe hare. Jackson and Mark were accompanied by Roy Towner and four beagles owned by Joe Ewing. The beagles of Little Toby Creek Kennels struck a hare soon after entering the cover and the chase was on for several hours with Jackson witnessing his first snowshoe hare in the wild. It was impressed upon Jackson that he is one of the few people in world, let alone Pennsylvania, to witness the very secretive and elusive, majestic and omnipotent snowshoe hare.

Upon completion of the hunt, Jackson was awarded a hare hunter cap signifying the rare opportunity of becoming a full fledged member of the elite Loyal Order of the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny.

The members are looking forward to Jackson's next visit to the hare woods and his induction as a full member in the Loyal Order. Jackson is the youngest person ever proposed as member.   

The High HareMan, Joe Ewing, congratulates Jackson Baker on becoming a prospective member of The Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny with his grandfather, Mark Baker, witnessing the event.