I Love Muzzleloading

Today we're talking with Colton Fleetwood a young man dedicated to muzzleloading competitions about the 2022 Alvin C. York Memorial shoot. Colton gives us a report of how the York went this year and a little bit of information about chunk shooting for those of you wanting to try something new.

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Learn more about the Alvin C. York Memorial Shoot at their website here 

The Alvin C. York Memorial shoot is held each spring in Pall Mall, Tennessee. The next event is March 25th, 2023. The shoot has been held every year since 1993. The location is a pasture on the farm that was deeded to Sgt. York after his heroic acts during World War I. The farm is now a TN state park.

This shoot is a reenactment of the over the log shoots held and attended by Sgt. York, both before and after the WW1.  For those who choose to participate in the shoot, dress of the early 1900s is the order of the day. Gentlemen wearing bib overalls sporting very wide loud flowery ties, some may be seen in suits of the day like pinstripe suits and wide-brimmed fedora hats. Ladies, wear dresses that would have been in stylish during that period or bib overalls. Period dress is not required to shoot in the match. Shooters, range from very young, to senior citizens, both male and female participants. Shooters range from those new to muzzle loading, to the weathered skilled veterans. Regardless of your level of skill, the important experience is fun will be had by all, and a great American hero will be honored.

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Today we're talking with Bill Schneider, a lifelong muzzleloading enthusiast as he shares how he went from throwing tomahawks at 8 years old to helping run the educational programs at the School of the Long Hunter. 

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Immerse yourself in an intense weekend of instruction, exploring the role of early frontiersmen on the American frontier. Speakers will focus on the frontier skills of the longhunter. The event is Thursday PM until Sunday Noon. Register on-line at www.prickettsfort.org/register or call (304)363-3030. 

Learn more about the School of the Longhunter 

Learn about other Prickett’s Fort events and activities at www.prickettsfort.org or by calling 304-363-3030. 

The Centennial TV mini series - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076993/ 

1st hand accounts referrenced in this episode 

John Tanner - Wikipedia, Abes Books 

Here is one of the most remarkable true stories by and about an Indian captive of the late 18th century. John Tanner was abducted when only nine years old and lived 30 years as a tribesman. His difficult and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to re-integrate into white society is also chronicled.

James Kenny’s Journal and the Frightful Winter of 1761-62 - PDF 

Information from Fort Pitt - https://www.fortpitt.org 

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Today we're talking with Jeff Luke, a contemporary artist and leather worker from Ohio. Jeff specializes in making original leather pouches and accoutrements with inspiration from the 18th and 19th centuries.  

We talk with Jeff about his work and how he goes about his creative process and how you can get started making your own accoutrements. It was a pleasure to sit down and talk with Jeff to see and share a new side of his creative work. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I enjoyed it. 

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TC Albert’s Book on Recreating the 18th Century Hunting Pouch - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25445537-recreating-the-18th-century-hunting-pouch

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See Mike’s work for yourself on his website- https://mikebeliveau.com/ and on youtube- https://www.youtube.com/user/duelist1954

Today we’re catching up with muzzleloading and blackpowder icon Mike Beliveau. Mike is a veteran firearms writer who in recent years has left magazine work and focused on his own content production via his website and the Duelist 1954 Youtube Channel. With over 90,000 subscribers on Youtube alone, Mike’s knowledge is shared and loved by many a muzzleloading and firearms enthusiast.

In the episode we talk with Mike about how his content has changed over the years and why, how he keeps videos interesting for himself and his viewers, the muzzleloading community, and of course - Cap and Ball Revolvers.

Some of my favorite articles from Mike:

https://mikebeliveau.com/shawn-webster-quillworker-extraordinaire/

https://mikebeliveau.com/long-range-flintlock-shooting-250-yard-shooting-video/https://mikebeliveau.com/bucks-county-flintlock-rifle-build-article/

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 Estes Energetics Websites: https://estesenergetics.com 

At this time we don’t have official word that GOEX has been purchased by any company in particular, but one rumor is starting to see some backing. In this job posting, posted 12 days ago, Estes Energetics shares that they are looking for a corporate controller in Minden, LA - the home of the Minden GOEX Facility.   

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Today we're talking to Sam and Scott Williams, they are, a father and son duo out in Utah that is passionate about every aspect of muzzleloading that gets some outdoors burning: some powder, their rendezvous veterans, their muzzleloader hunting veterans, we're going to talk a little bit about muzzleloader or hunting out in Utah, but that's like what makes it different or else going to talk about the rendezvous scene out there at West. Sam and Scott travel around even all the way up to Wyoming to go to some rendezvous and compete with their black powder. muzzlers, really just an energizing conversation, and I'm really pleased that this just happened to be our first episode of 2022.

I think Sam and Scott both have some great perspectives being a father and son about how they got into it. What keeps them interested in Musling? I think there are some great stories in here that really just set in a spread out the gate on the right foot. So I really hope you enjoy this episode and I'd like to think Sam and Scott for coming on and sharing their stories with us. 

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Today we’re talking with Brian Kauffman, a muzzleloading enthusiasts from Pennsylvania. Brian is a young father who has been hunting with muzzleloaders for several years now, and has recently taken to building his own flintlocks for hunting and competitive blackpowder shooting. Brian brings a great perspective to the show, sharing what it’s like to get started in muzzleloading in recent years, as well as tips on how he’s improved his building and shooting skills by joining a local blackpowder club.

We’ll also talk about the muzzleloading culture of Pennsylvania, a state that has held onto their muzzleloading history since the early days of the United States. Brian brings a great perspective as a history lover and a muzzleloading enthusiast dedicated to the sport and craft.

Thank you Brian for coming onto the show! It was a pleasure to talk with you.

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Today we're catching up with Eddie Davenport the editor of the NSSA's membership magazine, "The Skirmish Line". Eddie is a diehard blackpowder competitive shooter and muzzleloading hunter. His background in competition and history gives him some interesting perspectives on the sport and the changes it's gone under over the last year. 

Eddie is a lifelong competitive shooter and Second Amendment advocate. He is also a Clinical Social Worker Intern and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. Eddie also has a background as a first responder and is open about his past struggles with PTSD, as well as the struggles of being pro-second amendment within the mental health world. 

For contacting Eddie

[email protected]

Or on Instagram Currituck_Kid.

The websites

https://walkthetalkamerica.org/love/ for free anonymous mental health screenings

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Website http://www.n-ssa.org

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Today we're talking to Blake Bates, an outdoorsman, and father from the mountains of Arkansas. Blake has been hunting with his family and with their muzzleloaders since he was a boy and recently took his first Arkansas Black Bear with one of his muzzleloaders. 

Blake tells the story of his hunt and the unlikely way he came about the bear, but we also discuss how Blake got interested in Muzzleloaders, and why he's passing the tradition down to his kids at a young age. 

I mention it in the show, but Blake is about as close to a classic outdoorsman as it gets, he's kind, humble, respectful and truly cares about the animal and its home. It was great to catch up with Blake and hear his great stories, I hope you enjoy them too. 

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TOPIC LINKS Blackpowder - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/schuetzen-blackpowder-hosting-2021-blackpowder-giveaway 

KY Flintlock Season - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/kentucky-corps-of-longriflemen-requests-dedicated-flintlock-hunting-season-in-kentucky 

Hopkins Book information - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/volume-ii-of-the-jay-hopkins-bone-tipped-amp-banded-horns-book-is-ready-for-publication 

Kalamazoo Show - https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/kalamazoo-living-history-show-preparing-for-return-in-2022 

KY-AL Show- https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/2022-alabama-kentucky-rifle-show 

Linton - https://www.facebook.com/events/350629303517476 

I Love Muzzleloading Hunting Contest-https://www.ilovemuzzleloading.com/blog/muzzleloader-hunting-giveaway-2021 

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