MEMBER DOWNS TROPHY LONG BEARD

Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny Member Bill Moreland harvested a 19.5 lbs. long beard near Sheldon, New York.

Bill's trophy sported a 9.5-inch beard and 1 1/8-inch spurs.

Using an 85-year-old Stevens 220A, 20-gauge,  with hand-loaded #9 TSS shot, 

Bill put the bird down at 35 yards.

Bill is a long-time member of the board of directors of the Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny.

Bill Moreland 2012

 Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny featured in April 14, 2023 issue of the Pennsylvania Outdoor News and other publications and outlets.

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2023-03-18 BREAKFAST AT THE KELLY photo by M. Hosmer

2023-03-18 BREAKFAST AT THE KELLY photo by M. Hosmer

March 18, 2023

MEMBERS INVADE SHAMROCK ROOM IN THE KELLY HOTEL FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY BREAKFAST AND FUN HUNT. 

TWENTY-SIX ELITE SNOWSHOE HARE HUNTERS ATTEND ST. PATTY'S DAY BREAKFAST FOLLOWED BY A FUN HUNT FOR SNOWSHOE HARE.

The second annual Big Woods Hare Hunters of the Allegheny St. Patrick's Day Breakfast was held in the Shamrock Room at the Kelly Hotel in beautiful downtown Marienville, PA. The 26 attending enjoyed fellowship and camaraderie, followed by a fun snowshoe hare hunt on the Allegheny National Forest with several finely tuned snowshoe hare hounds.

Even though no snowshoe hare was found, all enjoyed a good day.

Two special guest speakers each talked to the members about their respective fields of expertise.

Mr. Lane Potts of the Wildlife Futures Program spoke of the health of Pennsylvania's game animals, including snowshoe hare, cottontail rabbits, Appalachian cottontails, and ruffed grouse.

Mr. Scott Wolbert, Regional Forester for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, spoke about the health of the forests. In addition, Mr. Wolbert talked about what the PGC is doing to keep our forests healthy and in good shape for our game.

Members prepare for fellowship, camaraderie, and breakfast.

Members prepare for fellowship, camaraderie, and breakfast.

Members prepare for fellowship, camaraderie, and breakfast.

Members prepare for fellowship, camaraderie, and breakfast.

Members prepare for fellowship, camaraderie, and breakfast.

Big Woods Hare Hunters (L-R) Brayden Murray, Jim Taylor, and Joe Ewing Jr.

(L-R) Will Murray, Joe Ewing jr., and Jim Taylor.

Members gather to listen to guest speakers.

Members prepare to release the hounds.

Members listen to guest speakers.

Members returning from the hare woods.

Members returning from the hare wars.

Members enjoyed cookies after the hunt.

Members talk of beagles.

The High HareMan, Joe Ewing Sr. (L) visits with Ray Wolford from Orchard Park, NY.

Members venture off to the hare woods in the ANF.

Members listen to Lane Potts speak.

Mr. Scott Wolbert, Regional Forester with the PGC, speaks.

More than 500 sportsmen and sportswomen attend the Clarion County Sportsmen for Youth Banquet.

FIVE MEMBERS OF THE BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS of the ALLEGHENY AND THEIR GUESTS ATTENDED THE CLARION COUNTY SPORTSMEN for YOUTH FUNDRAISING BANQUET LAST EVENING (March 4th, 2023) AT EAGLE DINNING HALL ON THE CAMPUS OF THE FORMER CLARION UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

A GREAT TIME WAS ENJOYED BY ALL. ROY TOWNER AND KATHY BAKER WERE OUR BIG WINNERS.

THE FOOD WAS OUTSTANDING. THE PRIZES WERE SO BOUNTIFUL THEY WERE BEYOND BELIEF, AND THE PROGRAM WAS MAGNIFICENTLY ORGANIZED AND RUN. A SHOUT-OUT TO KIRK AND HIS STAFF FOR A JOB WELL DONE.

LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT YEAR. THE BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS of the ALLEGHENY WILL DEFINITELY BE SPONSORING A TABLE.

From left to right--Mark Baker, Kathy Baker, Roy Towner, and Matt Baker.

Mark Baker preparing to take a big swig.

From left to right--Niki Baker, Mark Baker, Kathy Baker, and Roy Towner.

The fabulous meal consisted of beef brisket and/or chicken, broccoli, potatoes, and salad.
The meal was fantastic! Very Tasty! Seconds were even served.