South Georgia Youth Squirrel Hunt

[LuckyBeasley]

Wish I had been home always wanted to hunt with some high powered rat dogs. Are you coming to the youth hunt, Big Hammock will be open for the hunt.Hope to see you there,let me know. Thanks Larry!

Larry who has the high power rat dogs, thats why I stopped by your house to see one...If things work out I will be there Saturday Morn....

 

[jlb54]

No Pups

Talked to the man that was thinking about donating the pups for the youth hunt,but he said not this year maybe next year.If anyone has a dog they would like to put in the kids drawing,please let me know but time running out.The river is still fallin out and plenty of hunting land.Hope to see everyone Saturday.

 

[jlb54]

Everything looks good for youth hunt,looks like a little rain for tomorrow but want hurt anything.If anything it will help DNR burnt off some woods in different spots all the way from the front gate to the canal road. Talked to some hog hunters that was camping the last three days they said just before dark yesterday they saw about ten squirrels side the road in about quarter mile next to the dog pen road.Fire wood will be at camp site,also we'll be cooking some sausage on the grill Saturday mourning around 5:30 if anybody wants some.The grill will be hot if you want to grill something different.We'll hope to meet around 6:00 and be hunting around 7:00. Larry 912-237-3910.

 

[Marshall R]

How many are expected to be camping?

Marshall

 

[jlb54]

campers

How many are expected to be camping?

Marshall

Marshall, I only know of three that's going to camp it's suppose to rain a little tomorrow and be windy.So that could change maybe those that are planning on camping will post.

 

[Marshall R]

Well, my son is set on camping and I just looked at the weather and it looks like the rain will be gone by 3PM. We probably wont get down there until 5PM or so. He has a friend that he wants to bring and have the experience, so we are going to try it. I hope it doesn't rain so much that it makes the ground miserable.

Marshall

 

[jlb54]

Well, my son is set on camping and I just looked at the weather and it looks like the rain will be gone by 3PM. We probably wont get down there until 5PM or so. He has a friend that he wants to bring and have the experience, so we are going to try it. I hope it doesn't rain so much that it makes the ground miserable.

Marshall

Had a little rain but the wind and sunshine has already dried it up.There's already two campers with tents set up,it really feels like it 80 at 3:00 should be a good weekend.Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

 

[jlb54]

Just got back from Big Hammock we have five adults and ten kids camping tonight.They brought three dogs,everyone is ready for tomorrow,this will be the first squirrel hunt for some of them.We'll have the grill going about 5:00 and have plenty of smoked sausage if anyone wants any before we go hunting.See ya'll in a few hours.

 

[soggy bottom Buck]

Thank's to Mr.Larry Bland, The Boys an I had A great time, Can,t wait till next year, Just like alway,s the Soggy Bottom Boy,s got wet. And Dallen Won the shoot off. Take care of Marley she is going to be a good squirrel dog. Thanks to all My Wife said, Sure was wanting to meet Mr. Stan Jones, And Let Him see sb Buck

 

[aewhite]

would like to give congrats to Mr. Larry Bland and company for a great time hunting and fellowship with others. We had to stop by my parents house on the way home last night so my daughter could show off her trophy, new fishing pole and new gun. She says it kicks hard but we are going to get a recoil pad and some lighter loads for the gun and see if that will help. I hope everyone had as good of a time as I did. Again, thanks for an awesome day and I look forward to doing it again next season.

 

[Marshall R]

Larry,

We had a great time at the youth hunt, enjoyed meeting you and Ernie and all the other fellows that we got to meet for the first time.

It was a real treat to see all those kids out enjoying themselves in the outdoor atmosphere and not plugged into a t.v. and an x-box.

My son and his friend that I brought sure had a nice time. As soon as we got home, my sons friend opened up his rod and reel and he, my son, and my daughter went fishing in the creek behind my house.

Again, I enjoyed meeting all the new folks that I have met on the forum, now you all have faces.

Marshall

 

[state159]

Thank you Mr. Larry Bland and Ernie Stanfield for putting on a great event for the kids. I've never seen so many smiles all day long. Also thanks to everyone that brought squirrel dogs so that the kids could see how to really have fun. I think there were 34 kids present and most killed squirrels, some for the first time. Here's some pictures throughout the day.

Thanks To Everyone,
Ronny Staten

 

[state159]

More pictures

 

[state159]

And more pics

 

[crackerdave]

What a great time! Thanks again to Larry,Ronnie,and everyone who came - it's a great feeling to know that we are not only showing these kids a great time,but helping to ensure the future of our sport. I know every one of the kids will be ready for next year's hunt,and they'll tell their friends and make this event bigger every year!
Here's some more pictures - I apologize to any kid that I didn't get a picture of in the shooting contest.

 

[soggy bottom Buck]

May be by next year I'll have A Squirrel Dog. And A pair of wader's hip boots might work. Andy thanks again for Buck, He is a fine little Dog, If I can get him trained.

 

[crackerdave]

"Squirrel Dog Basics" by David Osborn is a real good book to help with training. Good ol' boot leather and time in the woods is mostly what does it!

 

[jabb06]

great time

We want to thank Mr.Larry Bland & everyone else who helped make this happen.We all had a GREAT time. Many thanks to Andy & the mexican bandito for putting us on the squirrells. All the kids had a blast. I enjoyed talking with you Mr.Marshall.Good to see you again Mr.Ronny.Cant wait for next year

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[jlb54]

Another Great Hunt!

Well, it all started off at 5:00 a.m., getting the grill started with plenty of smoked sausage for everyone. Most everyone was there by 6:00. Then we decided who was going with who. By a little after 7:00 we were all in the woods. You could hear lots of shooting, so you know there was some misses and a lot of laughing going on. By 10:30 or 11:00 I think everybody was back to camp and boy was there some happy kids and some tall tales being told. We all had hot dogs and hamburgers and had a chance to meet new friends, friends that you had met through the forum or a phone calls. At least now you had a face to go with the voice.
After lunch we had a shooting contest for the kids. After seeing the smiles on their faces, I don't know who was happier, the kids or the parents.
Then came the drawing for the door prices. Every kid got a great prize and most got two. I don't think they were any happier at Christmas. Last was the drawing for the puppy. A young man from Eastman was the winner. This young man hunted with me Saturday morning and killed three squirrels with a 410. I know the puppy will be hunted and the boy will have a lifelong friend.
Some of the things that stick out in my mind are seeing the kids having so much fun. Another was a kid that won two guns and gave the 2nd back for someone else to win. Then at the puppy drawing, there was only one pup and lots of kids wanting it. Well, there was a few tears. I wish we could have had one for every kid that wanted one.
One of the dog owners saw a little boy crying, talked to him, then drove thirty-five miles to get him a five month old pup (thanks Soggy Bottom Buck).
This hunt could have not been possible without the parents bringing their kids and friends (Hats off to you!!!!)
Thanks to all the dog owners and guides. Without y'all the kids wouldn't know how much fun it is to hunt with dogs.
Thanks to everyone who donated money and prizes. We could have not put this hunt on without you.
The people that I met through squirrel hunting are some of the greatest. They are there to have fun, teach their kids about the outdoors and make forever friends.
Until next year----
Thanks,
Larry Bland

 

[jones trigger]

Thanks Mr. Larry the bunch from Dodge Co. enjoyed it and look forward to next year. Met some new friends while we were there. Enjoyed hunting with you and Pepper and your other dogs. Also enjoyed the hunt in Truetlen Co. today with Marshal and the boys .