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Title: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on November 23, 2006, 12:50:00 PM
The Great Pennsylvania Squirrel Hunt will once again be held at Shawnee State Park, Schellsburg, Pa., on Saturday, January 6th, 2007.

We will meet at picnic area #9 right behind the park office at 7:30AM.  

Shawnee is located on US Rt. 30, just ten miles west of Bedford, Pa.   Coming in from the Rt. 30 side...go to T and bear right.  Go across both bridges and up the hill after second bridge.  At the top of the hill you will see the park office on left hand side.  Make a left on road just before office.  Picnic area is app. 1/4 mile on left.

You can pick up a license via the internet if you want to come in from another state.  Go to:  www.pgc.state.pa.us (http://www.pgc.state.pa.us)

It's a blast...and sometimes we even see a squirrel or two.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: jimneye on November 23, 2006, 07:41:00 PM
Count me in George.  What time should I arrive?
I live in the Smethport area,  Mckean co.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on November 24, 2006, 03:31:00 AM
OOOOOH, I'm gonna have to get some squirrel arrows together.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on November 24, 2006, 04:18:00 PM
7:30 AM would be great Jim.  You'll have about a three hour drive...but it's all downhill 8^).
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Seeking Trad Deer on November 24, 2006, 08:13:00 PM
How far from Lehigh County George?
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on November 25, 2006, 03:05:00 PM
Probably 2 1/2 hours.  Maybe you can hitch a ride with Phil Magistro, he lives near Reading.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on November 29, 2006, 04:24:00 PM
George, Phil told me about this thread today. I will be there again. I missed the first one but I ain't gonna miss any others.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on November 29, 2006, 04:24:00 PM
Who is going to handle the reservations for the lodge?
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 29, 2006, 07:04:00 PM
I suppose I can come and help all ya old coots outta yer trucks and cook yunzs lunch:)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: jimneye on November 29, 2006, 07:42:00 PM
do I need to bring anything other than killing empliments?
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on November 29, 2006, 09:09:00 PM
It's a custom that the new guys bring new york strip steaks and shrimp cocktails for all the other charter members... There is 15 of us:)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Dale Hajas on November 29, 2006, 09:50:00 PM
Dont forget the wine and cheese!!

I'm really looking forward to it- as usual!

Jared will be there and most likely at least, 2 of his buddies. I'm hoping the Scanlon family will be able to show up as well.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on November 30, 2006, 09:45:00 PM
The squirrels seemed disinterested at first, but they are talking it up now.  They seem to think we're a humorous bunch with the shooting skills of KoolAid-impaired cub scouts.   I'm not saying they're wrong....it just pi$$e$ me off a bit.

RC....It's porterhouse steaks not N.Y. Strip, but I guess we could lower our standards this year.

Dale....No Ripple this year...we want the $3.00 good stuff.

Whoever is checking the lodge better get to it fairly soon, and get your nutters in order.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Red Beastmaster on November 30, 2006, 10:16:00 PM
I'll be there too!

This year I PROMISE to be on time!

George, how about a pre-hunt re-con mission? I'm always up for a hunt. Maybe I could drag Scott out for a day, and I'm sure Joe is anxious too.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Phil Magistro on November 30, 2006, 10:29:00 PM
"This year I PROMISE to be on time!"

I'm going to be there just to see if that holds up.   :)

Looking forward to this.  Each year we get closer to actually killing a squirrel. I think this year we've worked up to at least getting a shot.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: jimneye on December 02, 2006, 11:01:00 AM
Does anyone want to carpool?  I'll be leaving from the smithport area.  PM me if anyone is interested.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on December 02, 2006, 11:53:00 AM
Jim....If you need a bunk Friday night, the guys usually rent the cottage at Shawnee and split the cost.  Maybe one of them will chip in here....Larry????
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on December 02, 2006, 11:55:00 AM
Red...just let me know when you want to recon.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Red Beastmaster on December 02, 2006, 04:14:00 PM
OK George!
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on December 04, 2006, 01:18:00 PM
TTT for another look.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 04, 2006, 10:03:00 PM
We need to start a poll to see when Red shows up. Say $5.00's a person, closest guess to his arrival takes all.. I'll say 8:15:)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 04, 2006, 10:12:00 PM
I just had an I-dear, how many folks does that lodge hold? What a time it would be ifin a bunch of us spent the night there, had a camp fire, or fire in fireplace ?, stayed up half the night cooken deer meat over the fire and drinken diet sarsaparillas..  

On the other hand, it could be a baaad I-dear:)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on December 05, 2006, 06:26:00 AM
Roy....It's not a big lodge...more of a cabin, but one year there was about 12 in there...countin' kids.   Someone needs to get callin' though to see if it's available and who's stayin'.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 06, 2006, 10:27:00 AM
George,

The Lodge is already reserved by someone and they couldn't tell me who it is. If one of us has already reserved it, please post here. Otherwise, we will need to look into other places we could rent for the weekend, or camp at the Stout homestead of the missus will allow it.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 12, 2006, 08:43:00 PM
George,

Do you know anything about the Shawnee Motel in Schellsburg?  I'll need someplace to stay when I come up.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 12, 2006, 09:06:00 PM
The town of Bedford is only 5 miles from this shoot. Many nice motels there..
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 13, 2006, 10:09:00 AM
Yeah, but Schellsburg is right next to the park. It's much closer than Bedford or Mann's Choice. That's why I was looking at the Shawnee Motel, I'm spoiled from staying at the Lodge for the past two years.

BTW, for those who have not been on this hunt you should check out the old threads from the past years.


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Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 13, 2006, 08:52:00 PM
Well Larry, a real trad skerril hunter would pitch ah tent since there are camping areas right there:) I was there last year, did I meet you? I was the good looking old hunk that cooked the hot dogs and flipped them with a buck knife cause ole George fergot the flippen hot dog flipper:)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 13, 2006, 09:22:00 PM
Roy,

I was the big orange yeti in the blaze orange ghillie jacket.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Red Beastmaster on December 13, 2006, 10:25:00 PM
I still have nightmares about that orange suit!
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 13, 2006, 10:36:00 PM
Oh God, I've spent almost 12 months trying to get that picture out of my mind:)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 16, 2006, 06:01:00 PM
What, do you mean this picture? I'm trimming it back a bit so I don't look like a giant orange Easter egg this time.  :goldtooth:  


  (http://images.kodakgallery.com/photos1690/6/98/95/21/45/0/45219598608_0_ALB.jpg)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on December 17, 2006, 07:50:00 AM
There was talk that your orange Ghillie suit was picked up on satellite camera.    Shawnee Motel is a good place to stay.  Very clean and less than a mile from the park entrance.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Phil Magistro on December 18, 2006, 08:46:00 AM
Does anybody know how to get hold of Gary or Frank?
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 18, 2006, 07:01:00 PM
I have Gary's email address. I just sent him a note to see if he is coming and if he has heard from Frank.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 20, 2006, 03:32:00 PM
ttt
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Phil Magistro on December 25, 2006, 11:00:00 PM
Anyone hear from Frank or Gary??  Or does anyone know who rented the lodge?
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 25, 2006, 11:02:00 PM
I haven't heard from either Frank or Gary, although I did send them both email.

When I tried to rent the Lodge they told me it was already rented and that they could not tell me who rented it.

If anyone here did rent it, please let us know.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on December 28, 2006, 11:37:00 AM
Gary won't be able to get off of work to attend, but he sends his regards to everyone. I haven't heard from Frank yet.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Phil Magistro on December 30, 2006, 07:45:00 AM
Thanks Larry.  Too bad Gary can't make it. He's a heck of a good cook.   :)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 30, 2006, 05:18:00 PM
And what was wrong with my cooken last year Phil?
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on January 03, 2007, 01:29:00 PM
Well, it looks like work is going to keep me from coming up this year. Knock one down for me guys!
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on January 03, 2007, 04:36:00 PM
You guys that are coming might want to pack some light clothes....supposed to be 50 Saturday.  Maybe we'll find out if they will open the beach for us after lunch 8^).
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Phil Magistro on January 04, 2007, 03:34:00 PM
Sorry to hear you can't make it Larry.   How about if we just promise to see one for you.  Given past years that would be an accomplishment.   :)
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on January 05, 2007, 05:27:00 AM
Phil,

Just do your best. I understand  ;)  And I was really looking forward to some warmer weather too!

Larry
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Phil Magistro on January 05, 2007, 10:51:00 AM
Warmer is right.  It's supposed to be 60 there tomorrow.  We may be hunting in shorts!!

Too bad you won't get a chance to use your license but there is more time to plan a Saturdya trip.  Squirrel season ends Feb 3.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: George D. Stout on January 05, 2007, 05:40:00 PM
Larry...let me know if you want to come up another Saturday.  You're welcome to stay at my abode.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on January 05, 2007, 08:26:00 PM
Thank you George, I may take you up on that once I shorten my honey do list a bit.
Title: Re: G.P.S.H. for 2007
Post by: Snakeeater on January 06, 2007, 06:20:00 PM
Alright, I  want some pictures! Come on guys, let's see some hero shots.
  :bigsmyl: