This years hunt took place on December 13th, 2009 and was a great success with eight youth participating. Qualifications for the youth hunt required each hunter to write an essay stating why they would like to come to the preserve. To be chosen for the hunt they must be between the ages of 11-17 years of age and completed a hunters safety course. Our objective is to provide young hunters with a learning experience on bird hunting over a gun dog, along with a guide and a mentor.
To register for 2010 hunt we request a written essay on why you would like to be choosen. Email your request to mindy@ringneckridge.com. Any new sponsers will be welcomed. Out next hunt will be December 2010.
Guide Chad Messersmith, Rich Synder, Dog Chantesue. "I was fascinated at how the dog worked. I forgot how well the pheasants can hide in the brush." Rich Synder.
Paul Brown's retreiving demo with his lab. Everyone found this very useful....thank you Paul Brown!
Mentor Rich Snyder, Dillon Latona, Guide Chris Yeager & Dog Tikka. "I liked how the dogs knew everything and shooting at the birds, even though I missed two, it was still allot of fun and I learned alot." Dillon Latona
Bird cleaning instruction by John Host.
Guide Bill Yoskoski, Dalton Carran, Guide John Yenason and dog Harper. "Harper flushed a hen and I shot it."
Tyler Egan, "The gun dog was really good and so was our guide and mentor." Tyler Egan.
Van James
Help by being a sponsor and volunteer of Van James Memorial Youth Hunt. We at Ringneck Ridge Inc. have a annual mentored Youth Hunt in December in honor of our first member and guide who was an outstanding mentor and guide.
Before the hunt instruction, and keeping warm!
Hunters taking turns at the clay bird range.
Mentor Tammy Smith, Joseph Notarfoncesco Jr., guide John Yenason & Dog Harper. "The hunt started off slow then Harper found the first pheasant and I was able to hit it."
Mentor Rich Snyder, Casey Host, Guide Chris Yeager & dog Sierra. "When I walked into the field immediately Sierra went on point, flushed and shot a hen. I never felt more confident, my mentors praised me and the dog retrieved the bird."
Mentor John Host, Arther Lester, Guide Brian Jayne & Dog Sadie. "I loved the experience of hunting with a dog and learning how to properly shoot my shotgun."Aurther Lester.
Guide Chris Sheraton, Michael Notorincisco, Guide Joe Breck. "I got one bird but I had fun. We walked all around searching." Michael Notorincisco.
"Get back to basics: a gun, a dog and a challenge"
1479 Coburn Hill Road, Laceyville, Pa 18623 (570) 869 1139 | Please send inquiries and questions to JohnPiccotti@ringneckridge.com
