Central PA 2nd Annual Hawg Days GTG

Hello all, I hope that everyone had a blessed Christmas and a happy new year.

It looks like me and Scotty are gonna be hosting another GTG again this year back at the Blair County Game Fish and Forestry sportsman's club again in central PA.

The dates are cleared and set with the club and locked in.

JUNE 9TH, 10TH AND 11TH.

I am just getting the word out now so everyone can start making preparations.

More info will be to follow, stay tuned!

This will also be posted on OPE.
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Robin just made the motel reservations, we're in

 

Since me and Scotty work opposite we really don't have much time to talk about everything that's going to happen for the GTG. We are gonna get together this weekend and try to iron out all the details and I'll post up all th info anyone should need after that.

 

I etched it in stone.
I'm in.

 

Where are y'all staying?

 

Got my vacation days put in...

 

Days Inn on Sabbath Rest Rd
Altoona PA 16601
814-944-4499
This is the closest motel and it is where we stayed last year. Joe's gun club is an awesome property for a GTG and the folks there roll out the red carpet for us

 

Totally agree...can't wait for this GTG!

 

Place: Blair County Game Fish and Forestry association. On the trap range.
301 Riggles Gap Sportsmen Rd, Altoona, PA 16601
You will be getting off on the Pinecroft exit from I-99. You shouldn't have any problems finding it with the GPS but I will be posting signs along the road like last year.

When: June 9th, 10th and 11th 2023


Menu listed below will be a general list of what is being provided.

All plates, napkins, plastic ware and cups provided by me and Scotty.

Lunch Friday 9th and Saturday 10th: Burgers and Hotdogs provided by the club.

Friday 9th supper: Pizza in the outdoor pizza oven at Scotty's house (what we've all been waiting for this has been a long time in the making) . Provided by Scotty and me.

Breakfast Saturday 10th: Apple sausage, eggs, bacon and english muffins and or toast, doughnuts and coffee.
I will bring the apple sausage and if anyone else wants to chip in with other food items let me know!

Supper on Saturday 10th: Apple sausage, brisket and chicken with sauces. Provided by me and Scotty.

Breakfast/ lunch Sunday 11th: Grab leftovers from the otdoor kitchen coolers for the trip home.

*Any casseroles, side dishes, snacks, drinks and goodies will be provided by the generosity of the attending guests who choose to bring something.
There are commercial coolers and freezers where food can be kept till it's time to use it!

As the time approaches closer we will start getting a food extras list together, such as snacks, sides, casseroles and goodies. I will make sure that the complete list stays updated on both sites!

As last year we'll be working on having a nice pile of wood to cut in the same area. This year we'll be taking all of the wood from an area just to the right of the trap range as you come up the hill. The club is clearing an area of 150 ft X 80 ft to add another range. So it we don't have it all cleared by the GTG time we can continue clearing the land.
I haven't had a chance to look over the size of the tree's yet but I am sure we can get at least a few nice sized logs some where for guy's to play with the big saws.

The rules apply the same as last year.

1) Anyone who chooses to camp at the GTG site will be allowed to camp on the trap range. Porta potties and a wash station will be available. There is also spring water available that is constantly running for drinking and with a spigot to fill up bottles.

2) 4 wheelers and side by sides are welcome to get from place to place just respect the land and don't tear it up. Splitters are welcome to help with the splitting duties.

3) Adult drinks will be allowed in the GTG area only, after the work is done (evening hours) as long as it it discreet and doesn't get out of control.

4) You will be allowed to bring your rifles/ pistols to shoot for free if you are helping out and processing wood for the GTG . If you are not a PA resident and out of state and decide to bring a weapon of your choice to shoot that will be on you to check into the state rules and regulations for the transport and use of weapons across state line!

We would like to plan on another raffle. If you have anything that you would like to donate please send me a PM and I can start making up a raffle list.

Steve (SBK1980) and Tanya Becher are planning on donating a hand forged knife and a turned piece of wood work. They will also plan on having stuff there for sale as well.

 

Robin will bake a coffee cake to bring.

 

Ohhhh Yeaaaah...I am definitely gonna be there!!

 

Food list

Coffee cake (Walt and Robin)

 

Raffle list

1) Hand forged knife (SBK1980) FHC

2) Hand turned bowl (SBK1980's wife Tanya) FHC

3) Three framed old time logging pictures. (041FanForLife) OPE

 

Sounds like a great time! I marked off work and can not wait for this awesome weekend!

 

Robin said she made our reservations at the same place we stayed last year , it is five miles from the gun club. For better information maybe some of the local members will chime in. I think the Days Inn is the closest