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Title: Our bunny hunt is coming and I have news!!
Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 23, 2008, 07:29:00 PM
Guys and gals I have secured another 180 acres for the Joan Leonard Memorial Bunny Hunt. It is a short drive and is big enough to put 100 guys through. Lots of great cover and me and a bud walked thru it this evening doing a little scouting and we must have seen 50 bunnies and we were not in the thick stuff. Also Dads house is coming very well and we will once again have sleepig arrangments for all who attend. This will be our 7th. hunt. i do not know if we will ever kill 17 again but as everyone knows we have a hell of a time tryin'!! Shawn
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Post by: Guru on September 23, 2008, 07:37:00 PM
That's great buddy!!
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Post by: bbassi on September 23, 2008, 07:51:00 PM
ohhhhh YEAHHHH !  :)
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Post by: ishiwannabe on September 23, 2008, 07:56:00 PM
17 is impressive....but I think we could beat it. Especially if we just send Damon, Killy and Guru out as shooters each drive. LOL.
Thats great news Shawn. Im looking forward to hunting bunnies this year. Wanna chase tree rats in the mean time?
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Post by: Jan Brown on September 23, 2008, 07:59:00 PM
Great news can't wait to do it all over again... think Pink!  :campfire:    :archer:
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 23, 2008, 08:22:00 PM
can't wait, had a great time!
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Post by: Izzy on September 23, 2008, 08:34:00 PM
Looking forward to it.Im thinking we'll beat 17 and if we dont it will be just as fun.
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Post by: Sarah on September 23, 2008, 08:37:00 PM
how do i get in on this?
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 23, 2008, 08:41:00 PM
Sarah,
     ya just got to be a Tradgang member. send Shawn a pm, he will tell ya all about it.
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on September 23, 2008, 08:47:00 PM
Hey Shawn! You Are My Hero.

... mike ...
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Post by: Killdeer on September 23, 2008, 09:31:00 PM
Hey Sarah, just bat your eyes at WAYSIAH here, and he'll carry your bunnies for you. Man, he's a soft touch!  :thumbsup:  

Killdeer

 (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/Killdeer/TG%20Uploads/JLMBH/JLMBH08032.jpg)
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Post by: Jeremy on September 23, 2008, 09:37:00 PM
That's GREAT news Bud!
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Post by: Alex.B on September 23, 2008, 10:02:00 PM
good for you, man. maybe 1 day i'll be able to attend   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Alex
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Post by: trad.-ed on September 24, 2008, 02:44:00 AM
I'll be returning to New York early November from the Army, when does this event take place?  

I'm definitely interested, trying to get back into the swing of things and pursuing my long overdue hobbies.
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Post by: Stone Knife on September 24, 2008, 05:17:00 AM
Shawn your hunt is a blast, Joe and I can't wait   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: frassettor on September 24, 2008, 09:29:00 AM
I would love to try this...Great company and it will finally give me a chance to meet some of you fine folks
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Post by: Izzy on September 24, 2008, 09:55:00 AM
Its worth a trip from Wisconsin.
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Post by: Killdeer on September 24, 2008, 09:56:00 AM
I can't say enough good things about Shawn and his hunt! Definitely a "Do Not Miss" event.

Killdeer  :thumbsup:
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Post by: southpawshooter on September 24, 2008, 09:58:00 AM
Wow, that's great Shawn!  I'm already looking forward the JLMBH and it's months away yet!
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Post by: ishiwannabe on September 24, 2008, 10:21:00 AM
Is it too early for an OOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYYYEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH???!!!
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Post by: Bowspirit on September 24, 2008, 02:04:00 PM
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Its worth a trip from Wisconsin.
Heck, it's worth a trip from another country, IMHO...
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Post by: bretto on September 24, 2008, 03:28:00 PM
Do You have the dates set for the hunt Shaun?
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Post by: Stone Knife on September 24, 2008, 05:52:00 PM
back up for the Bunnies   :jumper:
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Post by: imskippy on September 24, 2008, 05:53:00 PM
I'm hoping I can make things work for this year. I've met a bunch of great tradgangers this year and would love to experience the Legendary JLMBH. One thing I would love to know is the history behind the hunt. Thanks Skippy
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Post by: LeeNY on September 24, 2008, 06:36:00 PM
I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 24, 2008, 07:30:00 PM
Killy that means you will not miss it this year RIGHT???????
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Post by: J.Williams on September 24, 2008, 07:43:00 PM
It's not even deer season here yet and I'm already pumped about the next JLMBH.
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Post by: buckhuck on September 24, 2008, 08:26:00 PM
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Originally posted by Bowspirit:
 
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Its worth a trip from Wisconsin.
Heck, it's worth a trip from another country, IMHO... [/b]
How about Canada?!   :D
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 24, 2008, 09:14:00 PM
Guys it should be a great hunt once again. I am working on some nice stuff for our raffle. The new property is very nice and actually just across the street from the house but we cannot go in that way, but what a spot. It has not been hunted in about 5 years. I saw 9 deer yesterday and 4 were bucks, put up 4 stands already. The hunt is always the 3rd. weekend in Feb. and we again will have the Hope and Faith bows plus plenty of good times. Cindy and I have agreed to let this thing go on for a few more years as we love all you folks. I will keep everyone up to date with a post from time to time. We again are gonna have a special guest and I will ask for a bit of a contribution from all attending to get that person here and accomadations. It will be a surprise until my first post on the hunt, which will be 1 minute after midnight on Jan 1st. 2009. I must be getting old because i forgot all about->>>-----> OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Post by: imskippy on September 24, 2008, 10:13:00 PM
Shawn your inbox is full so I'll post here. From what I remember the raffle was a donation for St. Judes or something along those lines right? If so I would like to donate 1 or 2 of my handmade necker knives for you to do as you wish with. Drop me a PM if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks Skippy
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Post by: Tom Phillips on September 25, 2008, 11:47:00 AM
Shawn,
 Is the hunt the weekend of FEB 14th or 21st ?
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Post by: IndianaBowman on September 25, 2008, 12:34:00 PM
Shawn, can't wait my friend.
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Post by: Kingstaken on September 25, 2008, 05:28:00 PM
Not fair to post so early with so many many weeks away...  :(       :banghead:
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Post by: Ryan Sanpei on September 25, 2008, 06:56:00 PM
Hey Shawn,
I'll donate 2 8125 padded loop strings.  I would prefer to make them after the raffle, so that the winner can specify the length.  Maybe I can make a coupon for two free strings?  I also have a brand new cordavan glove in the package that you can have but it's a small.
 
Let me know.
Ryan
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Post by: Stone Knife on September 25, 2008, 06:59:00 PM
Almost has to be the weekend of the 14 that is a long weekend for public employees, like Shawn and myself   :bigsmyl:
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Post by: bretto on September 25, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
How close will the Bunny hunt be to N.Y. city? I might be able dump Mother off for a couple of days and chase some Rabbits.
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Post by: Jeremy on September 25, 2008, 09:06:00 PM
Jim, you have any idea how much trouble some of us would be in if we left town (alone) Valentine's weekend??!!    :scared:    :readit:  

That is the second to last full weekend though, isn't it.  I'll start apologizing now...
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Post by: Tdog on September 25, 2008, 09:16:00 PM
Man I can't wait....
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Post by: MYSTIKBOW on September 25, 2008, 09:19:00 PM
HaHaHa...killin bunnies on Vanentine's weekend!!
Like I'd be able to EVER get away for that with a wife and TWO daughters!   My bones are gettin too old to be sleepin in the dog house.
 I already have one black mark on my record for going steelhead fishing on the wifes birthday a few years ago.
   :knothead:
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 25, 2008, 10:06:00 PM
Guys it is always the 3rd. weekend in Feb, so it is the 21st and the 22nd. Guys ya can PM me with donations and I will PM my address. I will post all the details at Midnight 2009. I will say that I have seen a ton of bunnies this year, which is saying something! Shawn
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 25, 2008, 10:09:00 PM
everyone put some pressure on Killdeer i think she might make it back!!!
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Post by: George D. Stout on September 25, 2008, 10:33:00 PM
How far a drive is this from the Pa. border approximately?
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Post by: LAR43 on September 26, 2008, 12:22:00 AM
We'll be there!!

Larry & Greg
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on September 26, 2008, 06:32:00 PM
George ya can make it in 4 hours or so I bet. Larry I know you will be, my friend!! Shawn
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Post by: Stone Knife on September 26, 2008, 07:13:00 PM
The 21st and 22nd   :banghead:  the bad news is I have to use a vacation day for Mon. the good news is I'll still have a wife when I get back.
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Post by: adkmountainken on September 26, 2008, 07:37:00 PM
Geroge come on man!!!!!!! i would love to meet you! you would have a great time, i went last year for the firsttime and it is TOP NOTCH!!!! very well put together!
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Post by: rook on November 10, 2008, 11:00:00 AM
Hey all I would like to attend this year and as I just got into Trad what should I use for fletching for bunnies, Flu Flus or my reg fletch

Thanks
Billy
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Post by: Huntrdfk@Work on November 10, 2008, 12:34:00 PM
Regular fletch is fine, just remember, no broadheads, judos or blunts of some sort are fine.

David
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Post by: Sarah on November 10, 2008, 12:39:00 PM
anyone planning on going from Central/Southern PA? (I'd be happy to split gas!!!)

 :)
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Post by: vermonster13 on November 10, 2008, 12:44:00 PM
I'll there for Saturday at least and will bring a few new-bloods in tow it looks like.
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Post by: Gaff on November 10, 2008, 08:21:00 PM
i have to admit i absolutly cant wait!!! i was just lookin at the pics from last years hunt. i only hunted the first day,but im gonna have to work somthing out with the warden to let me be gone for the whole weekend!!  :help:    :archer:
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Post by: Shawn Leonard on November 10, 2008, 08:43:00 PM
Blunts or hex heads are best judos get caught on stuff. It is tough to beat and old fashioned blunt. Remember to attend ya must bring something for the raffle table and an item from the food and beverage list which David(huntrdfk) will do again this year, I hope anyway. Lots of rabbits and a new area to hunt, Curt and I deer hunted yesterday together and we saw a bunch of bunnies at the new place. watch for my post at 1 minute after midnight(Jan.1st.) !! OOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!! Shawn
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Post by: ishiwannabe on November 10, 2008, 08:45:00 PM
Oh there will be tune ups....OOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH YYYYEEEEEEAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: adkmountainken on November 10, 2008, 08:46:00 PM
:archer:    :coffee:
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Post by: Gaff on November 10, 2008, 09:06:00 PM
i didnt ever think that hunting rabbits with the bow would be so addictive!!   :campfire:  

ken, i'll drink to that!!!!   :coffee:    :biglaugh:
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Post by: swampbuck on November 12, 2008, 12:29:00 PM
"i didnt ever think that hunting rabbits with the bow would be so addictive!!"

LOL you got that straight
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Post by: imskippy on November 27, 2008, 11:39:00 AM
Hey Shawn has anyone ever sent an invitation to any hunting big wigs that shoot trad? You know like Byron Ferguson, Tred Barta, Fred Eichler, Michael Waddell. Skippy