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MISS - Big Whiskey missed the buck that Sweet Vermuth shot on Georgia Road last Saturday.  Knowing he missed he shot again.  Oh yeah he missed again too!  That's two shirts you owe fella! 12/15/04 . . . . Report by email

HIT - Joe Demuth killed a 4 pointer on Saturday of buck week on Georgia Road.  Joe passes thanks to the drivers Ray Ray, Brad and to Bill Roland (read above report) 12/13/04 . . . . Report by Sweet Vermuth

MISS - Taking a day off to deer hunt Uncle Mikey burried his truck in the mud.  Snooky couldn't pull him out and Uncle Mikey had to call a tow truck.  Now we know why you can't make a meeting!  CLICK FOR THE PIC! 12/5/04 . . . . Report by Snooky

MISS - After having a little trouble shooting trap at the turkey shoot, John Henson said he didn't know if it was him or the gun.  His son Andrew picked up the gun and shot 23 of 25.  Andrew commented, "It's not the gun!"  You gotta hate when that happens, ehh John? 11/21/04 . . . . Report by Andrew Henson

HIT - Joe sent the following reply to his striper story below: Here is my story, but if you tell anyone I will have to kill you. I was reeling up my Fluke rig with a piece of Squid and a Spearing half way up bang there she was. Took a lot of line had to go get it with the boat. Jimmy thought it looked like a Shark and started to put the net away. I called him back by that time the bass was very tired and we put it in the boat. Little 2/0 hook hey it works for me! 6/10/04 . . . . Report by Joe Punk

HIT - Joe Punk caught a 30 pound, 41 inch striper.  However, Joe did not provide where he caught the fish.  After checking the Point's fish markets no one seemed to remember his face so we are assuming that he caught it with a fishing pole.  How about a story Joe?  You can see the fish if you CLICK HERE. 6/9/04 . . . . Report by Joe Punk, embelished by the webmaster of course!

HIT - Bill F fished with Jim S, Victor S fished with Frank Castro & Jack Barber and Victor's buddy Charlie (From work) fished with his son Kevin. Fished two days at Lake Carmi due to high winds making the big lake NASTY! Lake Carmi has tons of smallies (50+ per person per day!) but most are 1 -2 Lb class. Big lake yielded Northerns and Largemouth Bass in the usual spots with Spinners and spinner baits being the hot ticket. Smallies were also caught on our usual spots with Blue Fox Vibrax (aka Dinner Bells), Jig heads with tubes, Red Rattle traps and crank baits all being successful. Estimate each person caught over 200+ fish each. Species caught were: Yellow Perch, White Perch, Rock Bass, Sunfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pickerel, Lake Trout. Big Lake smallies averaged 2-3 Lbs. with several 4LB+ caught. Water level was at 97FT which is a little low based on past experiences there. Weather was great (other than two days with high winds)! 6/8/04 . . . . Report by Bill Fennimore

MISS - My trolling motor gears stripped a couple of teeth on Thurs and Jim and I had to use the gas motor for control that day and borrowed a trolling motor from Henry's Sportsman cottages for the last day there. Also ran out of gas on Weds night as we were heading back towards the ramp and used the trolling motor to get back to an alternate ramp. (Close but no cigar!) 6/8/04 . . . . Report by Bill Fennimore

MISS - More details of the Billy Fennimore story reported below are still surfacing.  Seems talk is still cheap at Al's Grill.  While driving home after the tire incident and some fishing, the pin slipped out of Billy's motor and it dropped down on the back of the boat.  Billy's shortened skeg on his motor is even shorter now, shorter because this isn't the first time this has happened!  But there is about an inch left according to numerous reports.  Maybe we could have a picture of the motor sent in.  Well anyway, good luck fishing in the future.  Perhaps you should get a fishing buddy who is a mechanic or at least a welder!!! 5/13/04 . . . . Report compiled from talk at Al's Grill. Oh yeah, Great breakfast at Al's!!

MISS - Billy Fennimore completed re-fiberglassing his boat for the upcoming fishing season. He had everything complete and wanted to test dirve the boat and catch some stripers in the Delaware.  He thought he clamped down the spare tire on the boat trailoer, but must have been mistaken.  The tire fell off while driving down the road, ran it over with the boat trailer and it hit the car driving behind him.  No one was injured in the mishap besides Billy's pride.  But the incident does give him extra credit in the Lame Leg Club.  Speaking of which this story was overheard being told at Al's Grill by and older gentleman (like really old) who is there every morning.  Good food there, eh Bob? 5/8/04 . . . . Report by New Egypt resident on Hopkins Road

HIT - On Tuesday, April 27, Bob Kelly, Sr., was hunting down Logan along with John Stutz. At 6:20 a.m. Kelly got his first turkey. It was a Jake weighing in at 16 1/2 pounds with a 3 inch beard and 1/4 inch spurs. This was the first thing that Kelly killed with the shotgun that he won from Fin, Fur and Feather during that most memorable deer week when he shot the biggest buck, won a gun and lost his pony tail. His pony tail was longer than the turkey's beard but Kelly was still around to grow another one. 4/26/04 . . . . Report by Webmaster Mr. Kelly himself

MISS - Chip, Todd and Sluggo along with Dinger, Maverick and Jake took Mike P. and his son hunting yesterday.  We stocked some chuckar and killed a few of them.  Then we got in to a big covey of quail and spent the rest of the day chasing them around.  Our guests had a great time with the birds.  The dogs did a great job supplying the points but only had a few retrieves but they were spectacular.  The dogs point well and retrieve well with birds but could not point or retrieve chips cell phone.  Last we left Frank at the club calling chips cell every few minutes while Chip tried to retrieve the ringing phone from the briars.  So if you hear a cellphone ringing in the bushes please answer it and tell Erika that Chips on his way home.  Anybody who would loose his cell phone would . . . . . . . . CLICK HEREto help look for Chip's phone. 3/7/04 . . . . Report by Hot Toddy

MISS - At the start of the circle shoot during the Ultimate Sportsmen's Competition, Chip's clapped up dog lifted his leg and pissed on a hedgerow. Too bad it was Hedgerow Bob! 1/17/04 . . . . Report by Webmaster, Witnessed by 20 others!

HIT - A hearty group of waterfowlers hunted the sod farm on Saturday (2 deg F - BRRRRRRR!) led by John B that included Slug, Werner, Will, Brandon, and Brandon's friends Timmy and his brother.  The action was slow in the early morning (Geese were in town getting warm!) but they managed to kill 9 geese.  A few had to take a warm up period in the truck.  Nice shooting guys! 1/10/04 . . . . Report by Webmaster from various reports

HIT - While Permit shotgun hunting on Friday 19 Dec, Bob Dill killed a six Point buck on Wurmbrandt's.  Post shot inspection reveals a portion of his Adjustable choke was protruding from the end of his gun.  Second one he has had to replace over his lifetime (last was about 30 years ago!). 12/20/03 . . . . Report by Bill Fennimore

HIT - Club members Bob Dill, Bob & Bill Fennimore, Bill Lyden, Victor Scott, Dickie Green and Eddie & Mike Barron enjoyed a Grouse and Turkey hunt in the Catskills Oct 22 - 26.  Bill F bagged a turkey and Bob D killed two on Thurs.  Dickie G and Bill L each bagged a grouse on Friday, Bill F & Bob D each got a grouse on Sat and Bill L bagged a grouse on Sunday.  Poppa Fenn did an outstanding job of cooking the Sat Night game dinner (also the Thurs night Fish bake).  Boozer and Eddie took their guns for walks as they were the only ones not to get any shooting.   10/28/03 . . . . Report by Bill Fennimore     CLICK FOR PICS by Bill Lyden

HIT - While bending over stretching the back muscles on a lunch break this week at work, Boozer released a little gas.  Too bad he shit his pants! 9/12/03 . . . . Report by Kirk E based on right hand to God testimony at the bar last night.

MISS - Last year while bow hunting Logan, Tastycake was shooting at a deer and emptied his quiver with all the arrows missing their intended target and into the dirt.  Tom didn't sharpen his arrows yet and has been hunting Edgebrook Road this week.  All other hunters should probably wear orange while in the vicinity of Tastycake! 9/12/03 . . . . Report by Rob and Shawn

HIT - John Luyber, John Burick and Dick Green returned from Alaska after a week of fishing.  Dick caught a 140 lb halibut for the largest fish caught.  In all they returned with 508 lbs of fillets including halibut, coho salmon and king salmon.  A good time was had by all, even Mr. Personality!  Luyber has promised some pictures of the week as soon as he is finished with the "honey do list" Carla made while he was fishing!   8/31/03 . . . . Report by Kirk E.

HIT - Myself and Jim Smith fished with Boozer aboard the "Morning Wood" on Friday. Had the best day in a long while. We put 24 keepers in the box. No big ones but nice fish 18 to 20 inches. Very few throw backs and no garbage fish. 8/15/03 . . . . Report by Joe Punk

HIT - I caught this Bass off the beach in Point Pleasant this AM 6 45.  Just goes to show you don't have to be retired.  You can catch them early and still have time for work.  (Joe did not report the size of this fish but it sure is nice!  Guess he forgot what going to work was!!) 6/10/03 . . . . Report by Joe Punk

HIT - Steve and I went out Thursday.  Bad tide, initially no wind, gnats, poor drift, caught a few throw back fluke, Steve caught two 'nice' skates and a dogfish. I caught a couple of short fluke, a 13 inch sundial.  We were packing it in and I picked up my rod and felt a bump, felt a tug, had a short run, got off, let some line out, felt a load on, pulled in a 20.5 in fluke, end of story. 6/5/03 . . . . Report by Art Krey

HIT - Joe Punk killed an 18 pound turkey with an 8 inch on a hunting trip to New York last week with Lester and Shawn who hunted Saturday and Sunday but did not get a shot.  Nice shooting Joe.  Hope some pictures are forthcoming, not of the turkey, we would like some more of the barmaid in Colorado!! 5/26/03 . . . . Report by Joe Punk

HIT - While fishing the delaware on the 9th of may, Bob Fennimore, Bill Fennimore & Bob Dill caught over 25 Catfish north of Florence and Bob Dill caught a 33" Striper weigh 20# +.  Beer at the Chesterfield afterwards confirmed the weight!!!!   Check out the pictures on the 2003 Image Page or CLICK HERE 5/9/03 . . . . Report by Bill Fennimore

MISS - I think this could be classified as a hit.  (Webnote: NOT!) On Saturday Rob Kelly and Half Day were working on the Kelly estate and of course the Mayor of Cream Ridge stopped by to give his approval of the job being done.  Shortly thereafter Frank was talked into accompanying John Lyber to the Cannon residence to retrieve a swing set.  After looking at the set Frank told John is was to heavy to lift and to go get the to drunks working on Kelly's house.  John complied and arrived at the Kelly's.  After some gobbling Half day and Rob jumped into the Green Machine and head to Cannon residence. Making a quick pit stop at Buy Rite to make sure dehydration would not set in.  With swing set loaded it was back to Lyber's.  After the set was unloaded.  Lyber decided that there was one more set he needed at the Nitchman residence.  Well what the hell.  Another stop a Buy Rite and off to Nitchman's.  After taking off only a few item's it was decided that a 10'x10'x10' swing set would fit just right in a pickup truck bed.  Half day in the bed Rob and John loading up.  All of a sudden "crack" then a voice from the bed "ahhh, *&*%, I was just going to say watch out for the window".  Well maybe the mayor doesn't always know the best way.  See John for pictures of the green monster. 5/11/03 . . . . Report by owner of the Kelly Estate

HIT - As a rebutal to the Green Family's report, John Burick and crew in fact caught 3 stripers, 27½, 29½" and 33½".  All 3 were caught by Captain Burick while the crew John & Jim sniveled.  Captain John missed another while taking a leak and the crew members refused to hook it!  Glad they're all friends! 5/9/03 . . . . Report by John Burick

HIT - Megan Green caught a 24" channel catfish while also fishing from Dad's boat last Sunday on the Delaware River.   Wait 'till Uncle Dilly hears this one too!  Dick said it was too ugly to weigh!  Nice fishing young lady!  CLICK FOR PROOF 5/8/03 . . . . Report by Dickie Green

HIT - Chris Green (young Greenie's son) caught a 34", 18 pound striped bass while fishing with his Dad Sunday on the Delaware River.   Way to go Chris!   Wait 'till Uncle Dilly hears this!  And them other guys who left early!  Read the next miss!  Nice fishing young man!  CLICK FOR PROOF 5/4/03 . . . . Report by Dickie Green

MISS - Jim Szeliga and John Luyber were fishing on John Burick's boat with the Green's nearby.  (see above HIT)  Too bad you guys went back to the clubhouse so early.  Chris Green said the fish were just starting and you guys are too impatient to be serious about your fishing.  Chris also said to be sure you view his picture and that when you mature a little you will find it easier to concentrate on fishing more instead of girls.  Chris also said to LOOK AT MY FISH! 5/4/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Joe Punk had a good trip turkey hunting in NY.  Killed a 21lb 9in beard bird on Thursday morning..  Missed a 30 yard pool shot Saturday morning  -  No excuse but it caught me by surprise.  It came walking down a hill in an open pasture.  Grass was 4 inches high and nothing else in the way.  2hrs later I had a bird coming to me 75yds out a hunter walked out of the woods and spooked it.  Sunday morning I talked to a nice bird for over an hour.  Could not get him to come closer than 50yds pasted up the shot and he walked off.  Lester and I had dinner with Gary Brantley and his friend Larry while we were up there and a good time was had by all. 5/4/03 . . . . Report by Joe Punk

MISS - Ice fishing.  plenty of ice.  By the end of the day about 15 guys on the ice.but there were only four with tip ups out!  Some bass and pickerel were caught.  No trout.  Lots of quad rides on the ice.  Will N. (not Will F) flipped Ray's quad. Minimal damage (to the quad not Will.) Will was OK, the quad ?????   Well it bent the rack and cracked a fender on the quad.  But that's between Ray and Will..........Bye the way Will, don't talk about it to Ray in the morning!!!!! 2/15/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

MISS - No deer killed in Hamilton.  Actually none seen. 2/15/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Frank Castro (Will's boss) supplied the shiners once again.  Lots of thanks to Frank.  Now if he can donate some cushions for Will Nitsch's ass we will be in great shape!      2/15/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Quail stocking went fine.  20 out of 25 recovered.  5 left for the fox.      2/15/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

HIT - John Burick was high hook ice fishing this past weekend on the club lake.  Lots of bass and pickeral.  John will be teaching ice fishing next weekend, bring tip ups, bait and Miller Lite!  Of course it has been said that John sits in his house and spies on Don Matthews to find the good fishing spots!      2/10/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Dilly was nice enough to bring out a 6 pack of La Blatts and a cooler full of Miller Lite. The cooler looked a lot like Buricks and I think he stole the La Blatts from Ray. 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Ray Mikulewicz caught a 15" brown trout on Boozer's tip up.  Boozer could have caught the trout but Half Day Ray knocked him down to get there first!  Should have fished the morning Boozer, Ray only participates on a half day basis regardless of the sport!  Dilly cut the trout (and his thumb!) open to reveal an empty stomach.  Shouldn't play with knives Dilly.  It's all fun and games until someone gets their thumb cut!!      2/10/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

MISS - Andy Rapos came out on the ice to see how we were doing.  While stepping onto the ice, his feet broke through to his knees causing him to fall on his ass and get soaked up to his waist.  Nice entry AJ.  Probably saw Dilly taking the beer on the lake! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

MISS - This report is lagging a week,  After Hedgerow secured a seat on the executive board in the hard fought elections, he participated in the post election celebrations.  After a hot shower the following morning Mrs. Hedgerow saw the writing on his ass and had to scrub off the AJ style artistry to avoid further embarassment for Hedgerow.  So who else sees your ass?  It has also been said that the artist didn't remember anything and has been found not guilty by reason of drunken stupor! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Mrs. Hedgerow

HIT - Shawn Johnson killed a button buck during the fox/deer hunt on the Hamilton piece last Saturday.  Shawn said, "If it's brown, it's down!"  You might want to read on!! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

MISS - On the same drive as reported above, Shawn Johnson missed a deer!  What about that brown and down stuff?  Read on please! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

MISS - On the same day as above at the same place generally speaking, basically Andy Rapos basically generally missed a deer!  Standing close to Shawn? 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

MISS - Still at the Hamilton piece on the same day, Shawn Johnson missed another deer.  Your supposed to sight the gun in at the club Shawn! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

HIT - John Henson went hunting today!!!  Cindy must have thrown him out of the house!! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

MISS - John Henson, out hunting today, left his gun in the woods leaning against a tree and had to go back to get it! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

MISS - While John Henson was going back into the woods to get his gun, he pushed a deer to Shawn Johnson.  Now come on, what do you think happened?  Shawn missed that one too!  If it's brown, it's down the other side of the tracks!  Be sure this is recorded into the membership application! 2/10/03 . . . . Report by Piney Mike

HIT - Uncle Mikey Mosier killed a button buck on the scheduled Hamilton deer hunt today.  Nice shooting Uncle Mikey!  Now you have to attend a meeting! 2/1/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Boozer Barron was ice fishing Saturday and caught a nice bass.  He reported with the melting on the ice he could see his line in the water under the ice with the bass on it! Boozer said the ice is a little soft on top but still about 8-9" thick.  Let's hope for colder weather to preserve the ice. 2/1/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Don Matthews was fishing on the ice Friday.  He caught some nice keeper bass.  A picture will follow of Don on the ice soon. 1/31/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Jim Szeliga caught some nice bass and a 22" pickeral ice fishing on the lake earlier this week.   1/31/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

MISS - The webmaster has failed spelling and received a "D" in spelling!  However, Bob Kelly Sr. has forwarded 15 pages of corrections to me and I have duly entered the corrections. This page is now certified for correct speling and gramer!?  Duh! 1/29/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster.

HIT - Ice fishing is still going strong.  First time in a while we have had any ice and have it last this long.  Dick Green caught a lot of bass and a big pickerel.  Half Day Ray Mikulewicz caught a bass.  He was last seen dragging the fish behind the quad riding around the beaver dam!  Art, Don, Will, John, Jim, Boozer, Dick and Ray all enjoyed a good weekend of ice fishing. 1/26/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

MISS - This miss is about 2 weeks old, but worthy of note.  It seems Half Day Ray was seen by a very close neighbor backing up to leave the club one evening but failed to notice the dumpster.  You guessed it!  Ray smacked the back of his truck into the dumpster!  You think the custodian would know where the dumpster is located.  Anyway, Ray thought no one saw him and left the premises without checking for damage to either his truck or the dumpster.  Now dumpsters are really expensive and the local New Egypt dumpster authority estimates damages to the dumpster to be about $2500.  That's right Ray, you can't get away with anything here! 1/26/03 . . . . Report by close neighbor.

HIT - With a drive put on by Bill Lyden and Bill Fenni on the top thick piece at Wurmbrandts, Sammy Rapos killed her first deer, a nice size doe.  Nice shooting young lady!  Perhaps you can show your Dad how it's done!!  Congratulations on your first deer!  Being a good sportswomen, Sammy also let Dilly kill a doe too!  Nice shooting to both! 1/25/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

JERK - Was baiting my stand in Hedding Friday night ind drove through the Bordentown piece on my way home and was coming out of lost meadow and saw John Carter driving out from the small game piece.  He had 2 kids with orange hats and the same other adult with him that I saw the last time.  I pulled him over and he still insists that he has written permission to hunt there.  I asked him to see it, and he told me once again that it was at home.  I read him the riot act.  After some discussion in which I asked him why he continues to trespass, he said, "Look, if you want to prosecute me for trespassing, go ahead."  Iv'e been on the posting committee before, and you guys always post property that you don't have permission to hunt.  Besides, it's all over anyway.  Web Note: What a smartass! . 1/24/03 . . . . Report by Mike Sulish.

HIT - Chip and Fred went to Logan on Saturday and each killed a deer with Fred's new 20 gauge slug gun. Fred killed a pinto albino button buck and Chip killed a large doe.  Nice shooting fellas.  They also saw about 20 turkeys! 1/25/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - The ice fishing gang is in full swing. Dick Green caught a few nice bass, pickerel and calico's.   Dick said the fishing was slow.  His son caught a 16" pickerel.  Art Krey reports catching three keeper bass and one pickerel in three days. Art also said he witnessed Jim Szeliga's 25"+ pickerel which beat out the 24" one that Don Matthews caught. 1/25/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Uncle Mikey pushed Bordentown Saturday morning with Joe (the cable guy) Swigonski and Joe shot a buck which had already shed his bones.  (Don't worry, he is on the list.  In the afternoon.  Uncle Mikey took Joe to one of my favorite stands in Hedding and pushed an armada of 18 does right underneath him.  By the time they were done 3 more does were down.  Only 5 more days to go in 48. 1/25/03 . . . . Report by Mike Sulsh

HIT and 2 MISSES - Friday after a morning of frustration at Bordentown, Uncle Mikey shot a button buck at Hedding thanks to the now expert driving of Mike Sulish.  Unfortunatly, Uncle Mikey also missed 2 does.  I wonder if he should stop shooting deer at 120 yards running full bore through the woods. 1/24/03 . . . . Report by Mike Sulsh

MISS - Fred and I went to Logan yesterday.  Boy was it cold.  About a 30 mph wind blowing off the river. We did a couple of small drives.  Fred saw a deer near the reeds about 100 yards away.  Walked to within 50 yards but missed.  We sat for the last hour and a half.  Very cold, saw nothing.  We did see about 20 deer way out in the field just before dark. . 1/22/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga, FFFNJ Roving Reporter.

HIT - Further investigation of the Mikey incident at the Fiordland's home Monday evening reveals that the tree has a market value of $6000.00.  Does Mikey have insurance?  Perhaps he could give Joanne his truck . . .Nah . . . Not worth that much.  Perhaps he could provide the Fiordlands custodial services at a value of $700 per year divided by the tree's value.  So Mikey would only have to provide custodial services to the Fiordlands for 8.5 years!  How's that Joanne? 1/22/03 . . . . Report by Fiordlands neighbor.

HIT - Monday night, upon leaving the club, Mikey went to Will F's to get directions to somewhere.  Unable to see out of his side view mirrors due to an accumulation of road salt and tobacco spit, Mikey backed over Will's 8 foot blood red maple tree while backing out of the driveway (Joanne's favorite tree).  Will is partially to blame because the Christmas lights on the tree were not turned on.  Right now the tree (with the lights still intact) is hanging on the pole next to Mikey's 4 pointer.  We tried plugging in the lights but they were damaged in the collision. . . . . PS Mikey got the 4 pointer with the muzzle loader. 1/22/03 . . . . Report by Fiordlands neighbor.

HIT - Ice fishing has been good. We caught a few bass and some pickeral on Sunday. Monday we again caught a few bass. I caught a 25 inch, 3.5 lb pickeral. Gave it to Art to pickle.  (We heard Art has a knack for pickling things as well as himself!) 1/21/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga, FFFNJ Roving Reporter.

HIT - Chip, Fred and Jeff S went to Logan on Saturday and got 7 deer. Mostly does, a few buttons and one shed buck. 1/18/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga, FFFNJ Roving Reporter.

HIT - Mike Sulish shot a doe and a button buck at Hedding on the frozen tundra, thanks to the great driving of Uncle Mikey, who has already shot all the bucks in the property.  The deer came right to Mike just as soon as Uncle Mikey passed the stand.  They were following him about 100 yards behind as he was making the drive.  Uncle Mikey drove a solid 2 hours and managed to rustle up a nice doe, which Dennis (10 weeks in arrears) Daly polished off with a box of OOO buckshot.  That's right 5 shots!! 1/17/03 . . . . Report by Non Stipend Secretary, Mike Sulish

HIT - Rumors have it that Uncle Mikey Mosier killed a buck in Bordentown recently.  Details are sketchy and conflicting, but it is reported to be a six pointer!  Gee, if Uncle Mike only had email we could find out for sure!  Nice shooting Uncle Mike.  Want to chair the picnic? 1/14/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Waterfowlers John Burick, Jim Szeliga and Wes bagged their limit of geese Saturday morning at Fairwinds.  Will Fiordland and Jeff Szalc also bagged their limit of geese by 0730 hunting in the corn maze.  If you read the internet advertisements in the fall, you would know where that is!  Second hint:  they hunted in sight of the tart cart. 1/11/03 . . . . Report by Jim Szeliga

MISS - While hunting at Hamilton Saturday, Half Day Ray Mikulewicz shot a doe. Thinking he pulled a great shot he shot another doe.  Too bad he missed the second one.  Oh yeah, it's also too bad the first one got up and ran away!  Keep your head down Ray.  YOU CAN DO IT!  Ray's disappointed friends tracked the doe and eventually jumped it again, but were unable to shoot due to the close proximity of the houses. 1/11/03 . . . . Report by Half Day Ray's friends

MISS - While hunting at Hamilton Saturday, Mike Cannon missed a doe that his hard working friends drove to him from between Rob's farm and the tracks.  Mikes friends were very disappointed that he missed the deer after their hard work.  Better luck next time Mikey!  P.S.  Mikey brought the wrong gun aand had to borrow Bob Kelly Sr's shotgun.  Bob said, "Now it has tainted with missing the first deer its shot at!" 1/11/03 . . . . Report by Mike's friends with post script by Bob Kelly Sr.

HIT - Ron Granai killed a button buck at Yellow Meeting House last Saturday hunting on a shotgun permit.  It was reported that Hedgerow Bob pushed the deer to him while he was hunting on the ground.  Hedgerow's do move!  And I thought it was vertigo!  Nice shooting Ron.  Nice drive Bob! 1/11/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Kirk E killed a buck at Hamiltion Saturday afternoon while hunting with Rob K., Fred W, Tom D, Will F., Dick G, Half day Ray M. and our President, Jim S.  The buck was running fast but the webmaster kept his head down and pulled 3 good shots!  Nice buck, crappy rack, but worth 50 points in the contest.  Oh yeah, Mike Sulish was also hunting with us but I forgot to credit his presence!  Sorry Sul. It will never happen again. 1/4/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - Rob Kelly Jr. killed a doe in Logan with his muzzeloader on Saturday.  He was hunting with Will F. for the contest.  25 points!  Nice shooting Rob! 1/4/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

MISS - While hunting on the Lee farm Saturday, Fred Waropay shot a doe with his muzzleloader.  After tracking the blood trail it dried up causing Fred and Jim Szeliga who was hunting with him to be late to the circle shoot across the farm.  No word if the doe was running, standing or waving a white flag!   1/4/03 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - 2002 marks our 70th year as a club! Let's keep a good thing going!

HIT - Jim Szeliga killed a doe at YMH Tuesday evening while hunting with Kirk E.  Jim was hunting from Frank's stand.  Nice shooting Jim!  Jim killed a buck last year on New Year's Eve too!  Hunting next year on the 31st Jim? 12/31/02 . . . . Report by Webmaster

HIT - John Stutz and Bob Kelly Sr each killed a nice doe while black powder hunting the Logan piece Monday.  The does were seen hanging on the pole at the club Monday night.  Nice shooting guys! 12/30/02 . . . . Report from John Stutz and Bob Kelly Sr

HIT - Bob Kelly Sr. killed an eight point buck on the Logan piece with his muzzleloader Saturday.  The buck had been shot before and was sick and smelly.  Bob took the nice rack. 12/28/02 . . . . Report from Bob Kelly Sr and John Stutz

MISS - While muzzleloading on Wurmbrandt's farm Saturday, I was on stand and missed a doe.  It was a very hard shot and the deer was running faster than the one Jeff missed yesterday! 12/28/02 . . . . Reported by Jim Szeliga.

MISS - While muzzleloading the big woods I heard shots fired from across the Lee farm.  I saw Jeff Szalc's truck parked and after not seeing any deer I drove around to Spring Road to try out my new deer buggy.  No one was around so I drove to the club.  Jeff, hunting with the President, claimed the deer were very small and running very fast!   12/27/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster.

MISS - ? - I finally got my Big Ten officially scored by Fish and Game in Trenton on Dec. 19 to get it/me put in New Jersey's record books.  Minimum score is 125.  Rob had green scored it (him not being an official/professional scorer) at 129 6/8.  Fish and Game scorers ended with 124 4/8.  That's a half-inch too short to make it in the record books. If only he had eaten a couple more acorns during those formative months.  Oh well, he'll always be a record class trophy to me, in spite of what NJ Fish and Game says. Our advice for Sr. is don't listen to Jr.!  But you are still our HERO!!! 12/21/02 . . . . Reported by Bob Kelly Sr.

HIT - Tom "Tastycake" Davey killed a doe while hunting the Logan piece today.  Nice shooting Tastycake!...... 12/18/02 . . . . Reported by Tom Davey

HIT - Another good year for the 2002 Buck Week.  15 Bucks were hanging on the pole Friday evening.  CLICK HERE FOR THE REST OF THE STORY...... 12/16/02 . . . . Report from Deer Hunt Committee

HIT - Another day for Joe Punk sighting in the muzzleloader.  Seems Joe found the trouble, the crosshairs on his Tasco were shifting each time he shot the gun.  So every time he zeroed it back on the next shot would shift the crosshairs again!  Glad you found the trouble.  Joe was not the first one to have trouble with the same scope.  Yours truly also had the same problem last year.   Conclusion: Don't buy a Tasco scope, it's not worth the aggravation!...... 12/8/02 . . . . Report from Joe Punk with input from Webmaster

HIT - John Burick and myself set out for snow geese today. After setting up in a corn field and covering ourselves with stalks.....and eventually a lot of snow, the geese circled and then landed in the adjacent corn field. With no geese in the air, we headed to the woods that separated the two fields. Crawling through the weeds and cattails and hoping that the ice below us wouldn't break, we reached the edge of the field. The geese spotted us and began to fly. Each of us shot a mature snow goose. It was a wet and cold hunt but a memorable one. My first snow goose. John is my newest hero...... 12/5/02 . . . . Report from Jim Szeliga

HIT - I can’t believe it that is the 3rd buck I missed during black powder season in 3 years from the same tree.  After 3 hours of no success at the range yesterday I took the scope back and got a new one.  It works much better.  Went for black fish today caught our limit plus 1 28 inch striped bass. 12/5/02 . . . . Report from Joe Punk

MISS - This report is not a duplicate of the next MISS listed below.  Joe Punk was seen sighting in his muzzleloader again Tuesday around noon at the club.  Seems Joe missed a another deer Tuesday while hunting a secret place in Freehold.  Then Joe left his glasses and ramrod on the range.  So how about some striper fishing Joe?  Perhaps you could contact one of the state instructors to help you adjust the sights on that chunk of iron you carry around the woods?  Your not making Art's gang look very good!  (Sorry Joe, I got carried away!) 12/3/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - It has been reported that John Snook killed a 5 point buck Monday or Tuesday in Bordentown with a muzzleloader.  Nice shooting Snookie! 12/3/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster, heard at the bar

HIT - Mike (Boozer) Barron killed a 100 lb 7 point buck Monday morning in Bordentown with a muzzleloader.  Nice shooting Boozer! 12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Dick Green killed a 122 lb 9 point buck Monday morning in Bordentown with a muzzleloader.  Nice shooting Dickie! 12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - Joe Punk was seen sighting his muzzleloader Monday around noon at the club.  Seems Joe missed a buck at 80 yards Monday while hunting a secret place in Freehold.  Better luck next time Joe. 12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - Jeff Kramarz was sighting his muzzleloader in Sunday after the meeting.  Jeff was also sighting his muzzleloader in Monday around lunch time with Joe P.  Connection?  Yes and no.  While Joe missed at 80 yards, Jeff missed a buck at 20 yards!  Jeff blamed learning on a scope and switching to open sites.  Yeah, like that excuse hasn't been heard before!  Hope you and Joe have better luck Tuesday. 12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - After Dick and Boozer killed bucks Monday morning, Joe Demuth thought he had no chance of seeing a buck in the evening.  Anyway he went out to his stand and had a big buck come 20 yards away.  Joe took careful aim through the scope, pulled the trigger, SNAP! No boom.  The buck didn't move.  Thinking it was a misfire he put on another cap, SNAP! No Boom.  The buck is still here and another cap it tried, SNAP! No Boom.  The buck moves out to 40 yards, another cap, another SNAP!  The buck left!  Joe checked his barrel and it seems he forgot powder and a bullet!  That's a Second Verse!  At least he dosen't have to sight the gun in!  Nominations for his new nickname have been rolling in.  Choices are Smokeless Joe, No Load Joe but my vote is going for SNAP!  Better luck Tuesday Joe. 12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - Frank, Dennis, Kirk, Mikey and Jeff S hunted Yellowmeeting House Monday evening.  Jeff saw two does.  Not another deer was spotted.  No shots fired in the valley. 12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - Jim Szeliga turned down the invite for Yellowmeeting House and hunted a secret place around the corner.  Two button bucks under him but no shots fired.   12/2/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Life member Ed Barron caught a 15 lb, 36" striper while fishing IBSP Friday.  Ed decided to bring brother Boozer back on Saturday but no bites.  Nice fishing Eddie! 11/30/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - On a goose hunting trip Friday, Jim Szeliga walked up within 10 yards of a goose among the decoys.  As the action was being recorded on video tape, the goose got up and Jim shot and missed!  Video is now being processed for the web site.  Nothing like missing an easy shot with your buddies watching Jim!  Jim said that he missed on purpose because the goose was like a pet to him and that he laid out the next goose that landed, but stories at the clubhouse on the hit vary and no video seems to be available of the kill. 11/29/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Dick Green, Jim Szeliga, John Burick and John Luyber went goose hunting for three days and limited out each day.  They were hunting in a secret goose field and all four refused to disclose the location.  Nice shooting guys! 11/29/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

MISS - Brandon Nitschmann missed a doe today while hunting with his Dad.  Brandon was given the true tradition when he returned to the club Friday evening and sang two verses.  Keep reading 'cause Brandon has killed quite a few deer and is sure to make this column many times in the HIT's. At least you pushed one to your Dad so he could kill one! 11/29/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Will Nitschmann killed a doe Friday while hunting with his son Brandon (See above and below stories).  They were hunting on a shotgun permit in Hopewell.  Nice shooting Pop. 11/29/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - The Thanksgiving circle shoot was held in the usual location with many members attending.  Many birds were taken and the usual amount flew away.  Maybe they thought we were stocking or are great conservationists!  Tommy Riggs "caught" a pheasant as it flew by his head!  At least he has an answer when asked, "What did you catch?" lol  A good time was had by all.  The only bad thing was Sammie hurt her leg chasing a non flyer.  Hope your leg is feeling better Sammie. 11/28/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Boozer killed a doe while black powder hunting the Hamilton piece Wednesday.  Emil feeds 'em and Boozer drags 'em out!  Nice shooting Boozer 11/27/02 . . . . Reported by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Ron Granai killed a button buck while hunting the Yellow Meetinghouse piece on a shotgun permit Wednesday.  Nice shooting Ron. 11/27/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Eleven year old Brandon Nitschmann killed a big doe while shotgun hunting with his father, Will Nitschmann, in Hopewell.  Nice shooting Brandon! 11/26/02 . . . . Reported by Will Nitschmann

HIT - Jim Szeliga killed a doe while hunting the Lee farm on Monday on a shotgun permit.  Nice shooting Mr. President.  Jim's stands must have been full at Wurmbrandts for him to hunt somewhere else! 11/25/02 . . . . Reported by Webmaster

HIT - Joe Demuth killed a doe while bow hunting in Bordentown Saturday.  Nice shooting Joe. 11/23/02 . . . . Reported by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Mike Shanko killed an eight point buck bowhunting the Hamilton piece a couple of weeks ago.  Nice shooting Mike. 11/28/02 . . . . Reported by Bob Kelly

MISS - Tom Davey drove the tastycake truck down the road at the Logan piece after all the rains and burried it in some nasty mud.  Mike Deluca tried to pull him out but just wouldn't make it.  Others hunting there said "No Way!"  So cakes had to get a tow truck who never got stuck in his life.  After he burried the tow truck, another tow truck came and pulled the whole damn mess out of the mud.  Lunch $5.50 - Corn $4 - New camo hat $12 (Stewards of course!) - A little tow out of the mud $300 OUCH!!! 11/20/02 . . . . Reported by an anonymous tastycake truck driver.

HIT - John Stutz killed a doe and a button buck bowhunting the Logan piece.  Jon Scheid also killed a doe.  Nice shooting John and Jon. 11/10/02 . . . . Reported by Bob Kelly

HIT - Mike Sulish killed a 6 point buck Monday morning at 8 am.  Now this is hard to believe but Mike was not hunting from Jim's stand!  He actually killed it in the secret woods in Hedding. Deer was taken out of the woods by a quad.  Mike has no friends to drag deer for him!   Nice shooting Mike.  You should have been looking for trespassers across the way! 11/5/02 . . . . Reported by Mike Sulish

HIT - John Luyber killed a 6 point buck at an undisclosed location in JS's stand Saturday pm. Jim Szeliga helped with the drag and they were joined by Dennis Daly. The area WILL NOT support any more hunters. It is reported that JS has to take a number to hunt from his stand!!  Nice shooting John! 11/2/02 . . . . Reported by Jim Szeliga

MISS - Mike Deluca and Tom Davey had the deer killed below butchered.  When they picked up the meat, each man got 4 small packages!  OWWWWW!   11/3/02 . . . . Reported by an anonymous bar patron.

HIT - Mike Deluca, killed a big doe on the Logan piece this past Monday in the pm. Nice shooting Mike!  Tom Davey helped drag for a split in the meat. 10/28/02 . . . . Reported by Bob Kelly Sr!

HIT - Ray Mikulewicz killed a 6 point buck while hunting an undisclosed location near JS's stand last Saturday evening. John Burick and John Luyber helped drag it out.  Nice shooting Ray! 10/26/02 . . . . Reported by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Myself, Bill Lydon, Bob Dill, Bill Fennimore, Victor, Dickie, Boozer and Eddie were in Roxbury NY last week chasing grouse around. We shot four and started a lot more birds but couldn't get shots at them. In some cases we just shot holes in the sky. Had a nice stew and hamburger lunch in the field on Friday and an excellent game dinner on Saturday. Fortunately we brought some game and fish from home so we didn't go hungry. Billy did a great job as chef filling in for Pop who stayed home because he was a little under the weather. 10/26/02 . . . . Reported by Jim Szeliga

HIT - Art Krey, Joe Punk, John Burick, Jim Szeliga, Jim Virok, Kirk Everett, Kirk Everett Jr, Mike Durand and some of Joe Punks friends went striper fishing in MD on October 9th. Both boats limited out on stripers and did well on weakfish too.    READ MORE 10/9/02 . . . . Reported by Kirk

MISS - Notification was received that the infamous webmaster screwed up the following two reports as well as some other errors throughout the website.  Thanks for the correction Bob.  All is well again!  Perhaps you should get a job for a newspaper! 10/5/02

HIT - John Stutz, killed a doe while hunting the Hamilton piece this past Saturday.  Nice shooting John! 9/28/02 . . . . Reported by Bob Kelly Sr!

HIT - Bob Kelly Sr, yes I said SENIOR, killed a doe while hunting the Hamilton piece on Tuesday.  Nice shooting Bob! 9/24/02 . . . . Reported by Bob Kelly Sr!

HIT - On a recent fishing trip to Lake Champlain in Vermont Jim "Prez" Szeliga, Victor "Bubby" Scott, Bill Fennimore, Frank "I'll have another bud" Castro, Kevin and Charlie caught a variety of fish including 12 largemouth, 120 smallmouth, 12 northern pike, 1 walleye pike and 250 perch. The weather was wet and cold including a day of snow! "But we still fished every day!" Jim and Bill caught 65 smallmouth at Lake Carmi where the water was a little warmer on the last day. 5/23/02 Reported by Bill Fennimore . . . VT Fishing Guide!

MISS - While on the Lake Champlain fishing trip, Billy's motor took a shit and then lost the prop off his trolling motor. So who had to row you back? NOW for the good one! The gang was stopped by the Tern Patrol (yes it was painted on the side of the boat!) for riding too close to an island and causing the Tern to fly away! No citation was given, but the reprimand was severe! 5/23/02 Reported by Billy

HIT - John Snook recently disguised a fishing trip to North Carolina as a "family vacation!" On Tuesday, April 2 John went fishing aboard the "Citation" out of Hatteras Harbor caught a 57" wahoo weighing in at 49 pounds. PROOF HERE!       4/22/02 Reported by John Snook . . . NC Fishing Guide!

HIT - Joe Punk, Lester Johnson and Gary Brantley went turkey hunting in the northern neck of Virginia. Gary reports that although the weather was brutally hot we had a good week. On Tuesday I bagged a 21 pound turkey with a 9 inch beard and a single one inch spur. He had apparently lost the other spur in a fight. On Saturday Joe bagged a Jake to finish the week. PROOF HERE!       MORE PROOF!       4/22/02 Reported by Gary Brantley . . . Turkey Hunting Guide!

MISS - While on the Virginia turkey hunting trip, Lester missed a nice Tom on Thursday morning. 4/18/02 Reported by Gary Brantley

HIT - On a recent ski trip Joe Punk photographed the winter elk grounds in Jackson Hole, WY. His pictures are great so click on the links and enjoy. Oh yeah, Joe is now offering guided elk hunts!    PIC 1     PIC 2     PIC 3     PIC 4     PIC 5     PIC 6    4/17/02 Reported by Joe Punk . . . Elk Hunting Guide!

HIT - Joe Punk and 5 other guys went stripped bass fishing in Havre de Grace, MD, on April 10th. We had one of the best fishing days ever! We went down the night before and took the opportunity to stop at the new Bass Pro store. Then we moved on to our motel to party. The fishing was the best. The first fish that was caught was 40 pounds. I hooked 2 fish in the 20-25 pound class. For the day I caught 15 to 20 Bass. We found one spot that we hooked up on every cast. Joe is also offering Guided Striper Trips!    4/12/02 Reported by Joe Punk . . . of course!

HIT - Three more rabbits today at the 12 acre piece.....lil' Werner 2 and Fred W 1.....I missed one and Werner missed 1 or 2 .......FYI........37 total for the year at that piece.   1/23/02 Reported by Chip Ondrushek

MISS - As a herd of deer passed back and forth at an undisclosed location, Fenni shot 10 times and finally managed to kill a doe. Persistance is a virtue! 1/02 Day unknown, Reported by Bill Fennimore

HIT - During a drive at an undisclosed location, Bob F. killed 2 does and Santa killed a doe too!. Good shooting Bob and Santa.   1/21/02 Reported by Bill Fennimore

HIT - On a drive at an undisclosed location, Bob Dill killed a 10 point buck. Way to go Dilly!   1/18/02 Reported by Bill Fennimore

HIT - Mike Sulish reports that Mike Mosier shot a 4 pointer with little Werner pushing on Hedding on MLK Day.  Uncle Mike just shot a button buck and a doe on the same drive in Hedding with Dennis Daly and Mike Sulish driving.  Mike Sulish shot a doe at Hedding Tuesday on stand.  Finally starting to see some action.   1/21/02

A MISS THAT HIT? This report surfaced "sluggish", but on 12/31/01 after a push on the point, Slug backed into a bee hive knocking it over. Despite the cold temperatures, the bees became very active. Joe Demuth in a desperate attempt to buy white balls donned a head net and reassembled the hive for the wayward driver. 1/14/02

HIT - Joe Demuth killed 2 does while muzzleloading on the Lee Farm. Joe hopes that this exonerates his two misses earlier in the season. President Jim Szeliga conveniently forgot his possession of a camera to record the kill even though Joe saved him from the bees! 1/12/02

HIT - Jim Szeliga reports that Dick Green killed a 6 point buck muzzleloading about a week ago. The buck was taken off the Kuser piece. 1/2/2002 STORY UPDATE! Further investigation of the story reveals that the buck was crippled and that the shot did not provide a clean kill. The buck then positioned himself in the safety zone making another shot not possible. Andy Rapos came to the rescue and attempted to hit the buck over the head with a 2X4. This only served to break off the antler! Andy then wrestled the buck to the ground completing the kill for Dick. Reports have indicated that Boozer was seen rolling on the ground in uncontrollable laughter!1/4/2002

HIT - Our president and hero, Jim Szeliga killed a 6 point buck muzzleloading. The buck was taken crossing the beaver dam while Jim was on stand during a drive. Jim claims the buck was "packing the mail!" Other reports claim the deer was standing still and Jim was running! 12/29/2001

MISS - On the same drive where Jim killed a buck, probationary members Ray Mikulewicz and Joe Demuth both missed deer. It was also reported that Joe missed one a week earlier, but Joe disappeared before questioning. 12/29/2001

HIT - From page 51 of the FG&W Digest, an advertisement for a commercial game preserve named "ONE FLEW OVER THE HEDGEROW". 12/21/2001

HIT - Brandon Nitschmann (son of a Will Nitsch) killed his first deer, a doe, while hunting with his father in Hopewell. Brandon enjoyed it so much that he killed another doe. Brandon was honored a the 12/19/01 meeting with the "first verse" followed by the "second verse." Good shooting Brandon! Like grandpop, like grandson! 12/12/2001

HIT - Tony Seneca killed a doe in Cookstown. 12/2001

HIT - Robert Maier (Pullen's grandson) under the wings of Frank Ondrushek, killed his first deer, a 46 lb doe Wednesday after school. They hunted at an undisclosed location. Reports are that he was thrilled! Robert was pretty happy too! Nice shooting Robert! Report by Jim Szeliga, 12/12/2001

HIT - Bob K. Sr., Werner Jr., Chip O and Jeff S went rabbit hunting in Freehold and Bob killed them standing on the old hardtop while Werner killed them crawling. Chip held his own too! "We could have limited out if Jeff could shoot" was overheard at the club the next morning. 12/11/2001

HIT - Bill Lyden killed a 4 point buck in Bordentown Friday morning driving from lake to Rising Sun. Actually he fell down and scared the deer bedding down and was able to shoot it! Good shooting Bill. 12/7/2001

MISS - Bob Dill wounded a huge buck larger than Bob Kelly's on the same drive that Lyden killed the 4 pointer. He knocked the deer down on the second shot and failed to deliver the third shot. Bob claims he was reloading. Don't the gun hold 3 shots Bob? Most people reload when the gun is empty. Anyhow, Bob shot 2 more times and it ran to the road and crossed 130 as a truck horn blared. Then two shots were heard from across the road and the big buck was killed by another gang. 12/7/2001

HIT - On the second drive of the day on Kuser Road, Mike "Boozer" Baron killed a 146 lb 6 point buck! Nice shooting Scummer! On the third drive of the day at Bordentown Dickie caught two trespassers while setting up the drivers. The drivers on the other end walked in the woods and 160 pound 10 point buck was killed by Bob Kelly Sr. Two nice deer by two nice guys! 12/5/2001

MISS - Tom Riggs missed the 10 point buck killed by Bob Kelly Sr. Thats 3 misses in 3 days Riggsy! Tom decided to go fishing Thursday. We are still going to cut 3 shirts Tom! 12/5/2001

HIT - On the first drive of the day in Turkey Swamp, Tony Seneca killed a 4 point buck while on the drive. Another one for the old guys! 12/4/2001

HIT - On the second drive in Cookstown Gary Brantley killed a spike. Then on to Hamilton where Poppa Nitsch killed, a one horn 3 point @ 148 lb field dressed. Werner Sr.killed a sloppy 6 pointer. Then Jeff Kramarz killed a 3 pointer. After moving to Bordentown, Joe Punk killed a beautiful 11 point buck. He thanks Mike Sulish for his conservation and baiting efforts. Also on that drive, Jim Lambert killed a 5 point buck. Ben finally bought a new pair of K-Mart boots! 12/3/2001

MISS - On the first drive in Cookstown, Poppa Nitsch and Rob "Oscar the Grouch" Kelly both missed the same four point buck. Kirk Everett dropped his new gun on the ground. On the second drive, Tom Riggs missed the spike Gary B. killed. Gary B. left his cheap knife in the gut pile and fearing the dark made Rob Kelly return in the dark missing the evening festivities. Then on to Hamilton where John Luyber and Tom Riggs missed the same buck. Art Krey missed the bucks that Poppa Nitsch and Werner Sr. killed. Poppa Nitsch missed a buck. As a buck approached Kirk Everett and his guest Ken Wuesthoff, Victor Scott yelled "It's a Buck Bubby!" causing the buck to run like hell the other way. Nice job Vic! On to Bordentown where Steve Homa and John Snook both missed a buck. During the drive through the swamp, Ben Ridolfi screamed like a little girl when a doe jumped up in front of him. The deer was tangled in the brush and Ben was tangled in his garter belts. When they eventually became untangled, Ben was soaked with sweat and spit. That video would be "priceless!" (This screaming swamp report verified by Corrections Officer Tom Riggs). Other reports indicate that Tom was also screaming too! Tom claims he was trying to "scare" the deer. (Yeah right!) The club president said, "It's all good!" 12/3/2001

MISS - Well after further review the miss stands. Employee Rob K reports that employer Jim Lambert required Rob K to meet him at the club at 6:15. Immediately headed back to the front and back yard tracking and more blood was found but after tracking for an additional 1/2 mile the buck was heard running through the woods screaming profanity at the individual that hit him with lead. We were also greeted in the field by a very understanding Trooper who Jim Lambert tried to hire to aid in the search and recovery. However the Trooper declined and offered Jim a ticket if his registration is not brought up to date as well as an expired insurance card. 11/28/2001

MISS - Jim Lambert hit a nice rack while muzzle loading Tuesday evening at Yellow Meetinghouse. Jim's spotlight died and he employed Rob and Kirk to track the deer. The employees tracked the deer through neighboring woods, down the middle of a road, through some front and back yards and then some more woods! Search is to resume at 0615 Wednesday. Jim had a sleepless night. This reporter, employee and tracker will follow the story and hopefully report under a HIT. 11/27/2001

MISS - Joe Punk missed a spike in Freehold off the sand road while muzzle loading Tuesday morning. 11/27/2001

MISS - From Mike Sul. - Andy R hit a 6 pointer at Bordentown while muzzle loading in the morning at the square patch of woods. The latest report is that Andy and Boozer are still tracking blood. 11/26/2001

HIT - On a deer hunting trip to New York, Carl "Two Foot" Tilson killed a spike (two pointer). Carl shot it at about 22 yards using number 2 buck on the 22nd of November. It took 2 shots to kill the buck. What is with these two's? 11/22/2001

HIT - The Geese Police set up again in the secret location and killed 7 canadians. Frank O, Jim S, Will F, Bob K, Rob K, and Kirk E all took part and had a good time. Chip O was also there with his dog. The circle shoot went well and a lot of birds were taken during the shoot and after. The kids enjoyed releasing the birds as usual. Poppa Nitsch and Andy R oversaw the release. 11/22/2001

MISS - Late reports indicate that Bob Kelly Sr video taped the deer trip to Vermont with his son Rob and the Geese Police raid listed below. Too bad there wasn't any tape in the recorder! 11/21/2001

HIT - Lots of testosterone flowed in the valley last Saturday. The Geese Police set up in a secret location in a field behind the point. Get down and cover up! Here they come! Everyone "limited out", imagine that! Nice shooting Rob K, Bob K, Jim S, Frank O and Chip. The assault squad after some "discussion of tactics" walked the point and Bob K got his first "Woody". Feels good, eh Bob? Eyewitness reports indicate the duck was indeed flying when Bob K went into action. The duck's identity was confirmed to be the one in flight. We are waiting reports from the small gamers. Rich F, Werner Sr, Mike M and Kirk E were sighting in the black powder rifles. Many bowhunters braved the fifty something degree weather, but nothing was hanging on the pole. Bob Dill left the "Lame Leg Club" around noon time and reported to FFF the minutes of their meeting. Thanks Bob! 11/17/2001

MISS - Police reports that a FFF member was seen bringing a 6 pointer out of the Kuser piece on a quad. Anyone knowing the identity of the person, report it to "Hits and Misses". 11/20/2001

HIT - Dick Green killed a 20 pound gobbler, 12" beard and 1.5" spurs on a recent hunting trip to New York State. Way to go Dick! Bob (Dilly) Dill and Bill Fennimore each bagged a hen. Also along for the trip was Bob (Fenni) Fennimore, Bill Lyden, Mike (Boozer) Barron and Andy (AJ) Rapos. All aforementioned sportsmen killed grouse, 11 total. Nice shooting guys! October 2001

MISS - Victor Scott also hunted with the group, however Vic said, "Those other guys didn't give me a chance to shoot!" The group responded, "You have to put shells in the gun Vic!" October 2001

HIT - Rob Kelly killed a 10 point buck at Cookstown. 10/13/2001

MISS - Carl (Two Foot) Tilson missed a doe in Hamilton. October 2001

HIT - Carl Tilson killed a doe in Hamilton! His first! Go Two Foot! October 2001

MISS - Inept archer Kirk Everett missed a 6 pointer the last day of regular bow. 10/26/2001

HIT - President Jim Szeliga killed a 4 point buck in the ditch at Infante's. Who needs a sight? 11/6/2001

MISS - Tom (Tastycake) Davy missed a doe twice while Boozer & Frank had a picnic! Pictures of Tom were blurry due to tree shaking so much! 11/10/2001

HIT - Everyone killed a pheasant at the opening day shoot, even the president. 11/10/2001

MISS - On a recent trip to Vermont, Conservationist Bob Kelly Sr. saw no deer! 11/12/2001

HIT - Rob Kelly on the same Vermont trip only saw one 4 point buck. It is hanging at the club now! 11/12/2001

HIT - Mike (No Stipend) Sulish killed an 8 point deer on a trip to Saskatchewan Canada. Click here for proof! Fall 2001

HIT - Gary Brantley killed a 5 by 5 mule deer on a trip to Montana. Gary showed us the pictures but we are not sure it is him! Now if he will learn to scan the picture we will let you be the judge! Nice shooting for a private dick. Fall 2001