2011 EXTREME SEASON

TALLY HO!!

TO: ALL BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS OF THE ALLEGHENY

FROM: THE EXECUTIVE HIGH HARE MAN

GREETINGS TO ALL

It has been a great winter.

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During a recent two day outing to Maryland's Eastern Shore Wayne (L) and I (not shown 'cause I am behind the camera) hunted with Merle and Bob B. (l-r) on Friday and the Maryland Traditional Longbow Hunters on Saturday.

Saturday was a blast watching the hunters try to shoot a cottontail with a longbow. It is estimated more than a hundred shots were fired without a hit.

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This picture was taken recently (January 2011) by me on the High Plateau of The Allegheny.

It seems to be much more difficult to get a good picture than it is to shoot one.

The stick in front of his face is the only problem.

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Sometimes it gets a little cooler than this on the High Plateau. The coldest morning I remember was a minus 14 degrees.

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Andy's Nellie during a day on the High Plateau. Nellie does a more than outstanding job chasing the Omnipotent Snowshoe Hare. She is tireless, big voiced and you know when Nellie opens her mouth there is a Hare on the run.

The 2011 "Extreme Season" has been outstanding with lots of snowshoe Hare to chase and fine winter weather. The only downside is LTC Patch is missing in action since January 26th. Some three weeks as I write these words. Patch is sorely missed on our trips to the High Plateau. Since her first trip to the Adirondacks in 2001 she has been a fixture on all our hunts with her high energy and big bugling voice and always one of the first to find a fresh track.

TALLY HO 2011

TALLY HO!!
TO: THE LOYAL ORDER OF THE BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS OF THE ALLEGHENY, SNOWSHOE HARE HUNTERS AND ALL INTERESTED PARTIES.
FROM: THE WORLD HEADQUARTERS OF THE HIGH HARE MAN OF THE HIGH ALLEGHENY PLATEAU.
SUBJECT: PENNSYLVANIA HARE SEASON AND THE EXTREME SEASON.
GREETINGS:
As I sit down to pen these few words the snow is falling quietly on the High Plateau of The Allegheny, a result of a near perfect storm, a Nor' Easter is moving up the Atlantic Coast and another storm is moving in from Chicago. When these two storms meet in New York City it should be a good one up into Maine. Our friends in the Western Mountains of Maine should receive more than their fare share.
The fresh white snow is in all ways a boon to the Magnificent Varying Hare which relies on the perpetual (hopefully perpetual) white stuff for camouflage and protection. The earlier the snow flies in the fall and the longer it stays is all a benefit to the Omnipotent Hare.
THE PENNSYLVANIA VARYING HARE SEASON!
The Pennsylvania Varying Hare season which lasts only six days commenced with snow on the ground and ended with a torrential rain storm on the final Saturday.
Master BWHH Joe, Jr. was present for the opening salvos, a long standing tradition which hopefully never ends. Veteran Master BWHH Jim Hanson and myself joined Joe on the opening day. None of us carried a firearm and no shots (or salvos) were heard on that first day. Our hounds chased at least one Hare for over five hours with many sightings by all Big Woods Hare Hunters present. It was a glorious day!
A tale of a kill was overheard at the Kelly Hotel in beautiful downtown Marienville, PA. This report could or should be written off to eavesdropping and not reliable.
The second day of the season was missed due to an necessary trip to the Pittsburgh Airport. The remaining four days all proved successful with many sightings except for the final day which found Master BWHH Andy Hoover and myself braving a heavy rain storm for several hours without so much as a whimper from the hounds.
Other parties of hare hunters enjoyed luck finding hare during the PA hare season. The success of the kill during the six day Pennsylvania Varying Hare season cannot be measured by me or anyone including the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC). The PGC will come with a count, they always do.
The hounds of Little Toby Creek Kennel, Patch, Gracie, Speckles, Kipper, Angee and hounds from LTC which include Jim's Lucky and Andy's Molly and Nellie did an outstanding job during the regular season and continue to do so during the "Extreme Season".

The Magnificent Omnipotent Snowshoe Hare below waits and listens for the hounds during a long chase on The Allegheny Plateau.

The sparse snow and frozen ground did not make it easy for the hounds but they pressed on relentlessly none the less.

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The hounds chased this Snowshoe Hare during an outing to the High Plateau of The Allegheny for more than five (5) hours. The Big Woods Hare Hunters present made witness to this Hare or one like it on nine different sightings. The Hare on one occasion passed within 12 inches of the High Hare Man's foot. Kaz was there too and verified.

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The High Hare Man (l-r) along with Executive Board of Directors member and Master BWHH Ray Wolford, Board Member and Master BWHH Wayne Wilson, (front) Veteran BWHH and Board Member Kaz Kazmarek, Master Hare Hunter and Board Member Bill Moreland and Veteran Master Hare Hunter and Charter Member of the Loyal Order Jim Hanson pose for this picture after a grand day on The High Plateau.

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Marty H. receives the Official Emblem patch of The Loyal Order of the Big Woods Hare Hunters of The Allegheny from The High Hare Man after a successful outing to The Allegheny Plateau on 01-12-2011.

Marty's two hounds along with four from Little Toby Creek Kennel successfully chased the Omnipotent Snowshoe Hare past the watchers for several different sightings making for an exciting day.

Master BWHH Jim Taylor joined the festivities on the High Plateau.

(Above) Bill during Winter Hunt on 01-08-2011.

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WILSON'S SABLE SAMANTHA 01-20-2011 DURING HER FIRST TRIP TO THE BIG WOODS.

Sammie may be small in stature but something tells me inside she has a big heart.

Deep snow will probably slow her down but hopefully she will be there when it counts.

THE EXTREME SEASON:

The Extreme Season is quickly proving to be an outstanding time of year and living up to what its name implies. We have been getting out regularly and always finding The Omnipotent Snowshoe Hare on the High Plateau.

On January 8, 2011, Kaz, Jim, Andy and I chased one or more Hare for more than five (5) hours with Kaz and I sighting it more than nine times during the day. The snow on the ground was sparse and the ground was frozen.

On January 8, 2011, members of the Board of Directors (Ray, Bill, Wayne and Kaz), Master Veteran BWHH Jim Hanson and myself enjoyed a great Winter Hunt on The High Plateau of The Allegheny chasing the Magnificent Snowshoe Hare. Everyone enjoyed a sighting of a Hare and more than one hunter agreed there may have been as many as three different Varying Hare.

That evening after the Winter Hunt everyone returned to headquarters for a magnificent turkey dinner and The Fifth Annual Executive Board meeting. The very tasty hunter's dinner was prepared by the Chef to The Loyal Order, Brenda Ewing.

Following the very enjoyable meal a business meeting and awards ceremony was held. Ray and Kaz were awarded a "Maine" chevron for their expert hunting and to commemorate their trip to The Great North Woods in the state of Maine in March of 2010.

The Board moved to award Brenda a full membership in The Loyal Order for her many trips to The High Plateau. Brenda witnessed her first Hare in the wild on November 8, 2010. BWHH Brenda received a pink BWHH's ball cap, commemorative BWHH Emblem patch with "Extreme" and "Maine" chevrons. BWHH Brenda has made several scouting trips to the state of Maine which the Maine chevron signifies.

A good time was had by all at the Fifth Annual Board Member Dinner.

I am glad to report to you that there have been no significant "events" by hound or hunter so far this season.

The Loyal Order is planning a big four day hunt in February. All who read this and wish to join us and be witness to the Omnipotent Snowshoe Hare and hopefully some strong hound work on hare, are invited to join us.

MAINE HUNT:

Four BWHHs are planning the Annual Pilgrimage to the great state of Maine in March which should culminate a great year on the Allegheny Plateau.

All for now.

Fraternally In Beagling, Hare Hunting and Hooked on Hare.

And Remember: "The Hare Will Shine Again."

JRE

SCOUTING ON THE HIGH PLATEAU

TALLY HO!!
TO: ALL BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS OF THE ALLEGHENY
FROM: THE HIGH HARE MAN
SUBJECT: SCOUTING ON THE HIGH PLATEAU OF THE ALLEGHENY
Greetings,
The weather on the High Plateau of The Allegheny has become ideal winter, January or February like, weather. The plateau is encased in 12-15 inches of beautiful snow.
"Old" Jim, Brenda and myself were out scouting yesterday with the "A" team and found the Omnipotent Snowshoe Hare immediately and the hounds chased for two and a half hours. The temperature started out at 9 degrees and never went much further upward.
Today, the 17th, BWHH Wayne, Captain Kaz and myself took hounds to another old haunt and had a great day chasing hare with everyone having a sighting.
Tomorrow, Saturday, We will be meeting in down town Marienville at the "Dinor". Everyone is invited to go along. If your bringing hounds please let me know so as I can leave some home.
All for now.
Fraternally in Beagling and hooked on hare.
"The Hare will shine again."
Joe

BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

CONGRATULATIONS TO BIG WOODS HARE HUNTER RAY WOLFORD ON HIS RETIREMENT!
Hello, High Hare Man,
Good to here from u. My last day of work is 12/28, I am going to talk to Bill about maybe coming down on the 29/30, or 30/31 if it is ok with u. If he cannot come maybe I will alone. Let me know if those dates are ok. That pesky deer season is almost over, I got a nice 9pt. 22" wide with bow, Cheryl got 2 does. I would like to get one more for my brother Greg before the season is over. Talk/see u soon.
Hare will SHINE again.
Ray
On Wed, 12/1/10,

EMAILS FROM HARE HUNTERS

TALLY HO!! EMAILS FROM FELLOW HARE HUNTERS.

(above) Marty's whitetail and (left) Marty's mule deer.

joe

deer season is done 1 montana mule deer and a pa. whitetail. now it is time to let the dogs have some fun. maggie & jake are in prime shape &running great . We would like to join you on a quest for the white rabbit. I have a friend who would be interested in getting one mounted if thats ok with you. looking forward to a great day chasing white rabbits

Marty Hrin

James Kazmarek
Dec 5
RE: TALLY HO!! SNOW ON THE HIGH PLATEAU
To the "High hare man" You know you can count on me! Hope you are feeling better. Deer season will soon be over and I look forward to running the hounds. KAZ

Hi Joe
we also have snow on the ground and only a few more days of the pesky deer season, WE have plenty of venison for the winter and hope to get the dogs out next week, Stay in touch
Roy sends


I can hear the music now. Have fun
lwewing@sbcglobal.net

I was thinking of you this AM.
Thanks again for keeping me in the loop... I do enjoy the reports of your hunting expeditions.
We are home for Thanksgiving and Christmas and going back to FL around the 5th of January.
My nephews tell me there are a fair number of cottontail rabbits down at our deer hunting cabin. If you are interested and we get a good day and you get the fever we might go down and give it a go when the season comes back in. I'm not up to speed as to when it does comes back in. There are coyotes in the area and we might as well get the rabbits as the coyotes. We are seeing a couple bear also. They have been in the cabin before we got a better lock. One has tried to get in since but was unsuccessful.
How did the first season go, are there a few out there or are the still scarce?
Best regards,
DMW

LOOKING AHEAD TO SEASON

The hounds are getting ready for the 2010-2011 season.
It has been a long, hot, endless summer, but all the while looking forward, with a longing heart, towards the magnificent Autumn season and beyond. A magnificent winter on the High Plateau of the Allegheny is anticipated.
Hound training started in earnest at the end of August missing only a few days in August and into October.
Cottontail rabbit season opened on October 24th and Snowshoe Hare season will open on December 26th for six glorious days.
Anyone wanting to join us is more than welcome.
Snowshoe Hare season will be the same as last season. If someone wants to kill a hare for a mounted trophy we might, after a thorough back ground check, be able to accommodate.
The "one hour rule" will of course be enforced. The "one miss" rule will also be enforced, along with the "two hour time limit".
So there you have it.
Check back often as this blog will be updated often during the Snowshoe Hare Season and the Extreme Season from the High Plateau.
Fraternally In Hare Hunting,
J.R.

HARE SEASON STARTS EARLY

TO: ALL BIG WOODS HARE HUNTERS OF THE ALLEGHENY
FROM: THE HIGH HARE MAN OF THE ALLEGHENY
Greetings,
The "Hare chasing" season has commenced with "Old" Jim, Brenda and I venturing into the big woods in search of the magnificent Snowshoe Hare. As luck would have it, on Monday, Brenda enjoyed her first opportunity ever to witness a Hare in the wild.
The Hare are in their autumn splender with ears turning to white and feet growing white hair from which they get their name "Snowshoe".
The hounds chased the Hare for some three and a half hours. Jim and I saw the Hare five or six different times during the chases. We will be venturing onto the High Plateau often now as the bug has got our interest to a peek.
Has you probably have guessed we did not take our annual trip to Maine this fall.

FIRST HARE SIGHTING OF THE SEASON

TO: ALL BWHHs of THE ALLEGHENY

TODAY, OCTOBER 20TH, 2010, OLD JIM AND I VENTURED DEEP INTO THE BIG WOODS OF THE HIGH PLATEAU.

TWENTY MINUTES AFTER RELEASING THE HOUNDS THE CHASE WAS ON. JIM AND I BOTH BEHELD THE MAGNIFICENT SNOWSHOE HARE IN ALL HIS AUTUMN SPLENDOR.

BWHH SCORES BIG!!

BWHH SCORES BIG IN PA ARCHERY SEASON!

BWHH AUTUMN K. BISH KILLS RECORD SETTING BUCK DURING THE 2010 PENNSYLVANIA ARCHERY SEASON!

joe,

here are a few pictures of the 11 point buck i got this archery season. got him on the 13th of october at 8 a.m. 17 inch spread.

autumn

Congratulations to BWHH Autumn!

"One Less Deer To Chase."

SUCCESS IN QUEBEC-BWHH HARVESTS SPRING BEAR

BIG WOODS HARE HUNTER HAS SUCCESS IN QUEBEC DURING SPRING BEAR!

BWHH Autumn Bish (left) harvested this 160 pound black bear during the spring bear season in Quebec, Canada.

Autumn launched one shot from a 300 Winchester magnum rifle to kill her bear on June 11, 2010, her wedding anniversary.

The Bish's traveled 650 miles to Trout Lake, Quebec where they also did some fishing as witnessed below.

(above) BWHH Autumn (r) with black bear and husband Corey (L).

(below) BWHH Autumn with walleye.

BWHH Autumn is the daughter of Board Member and Captain of The Loyal Order Jim "Kaz" Kazmarek.