Max Weader takes to the woods!!

Back in October I posted a story on Max Weader getting a .25 Cal. squirrel rifle that his Dad, Mark Weader, made. Well it seems that Max has developed into quite the Longhunter. He really enjoys trekking and going to the trail walk shoots with his Dad an their friends. Max really shined for a youngster at the trail walk competitions he has been attending at a local club. He came in sixth overall out of twenty shooters. Seeing as how Max is thirteen and the other nineteen are adults that is a real accomplishment. Not bad young man.

One picture is of Max selecting his prize at the awards ceremony and the other is Max shooting the trail walk competition.

Max Weader really likes hunting squirrels with a flintlock and wanted to squirrel hunt and primitive camp. His Dad (Mark Weader) likes the squirrel hunting but not necessarily the primitive camping. Max discovered a family friend, noted barrel barrel maker Bobby Hoyt, really enjoyed both and had the equipment to do a fine squirrel hunt and primitive camp.

A weekend in early November was selected and the squirrel hunt and primitive camp really happened. Max and Bobby had a wonderful time squirrel hunting,  sitting around a campfire, and sleeping under the stars. Not too mention cooking and eating the squirrels they harvested along with other longhunter vittles they prepared. What kid wouldn't enjoy camping and hunting with a mentor like Bobby Hoyt?  Max is now a confirmed buckskinner/longhunter. Good on ya Bobby for taking him under your wing and teaching Max to do it the old way.

The pictures show Bobby and Max enjoying camp life. They also show them eating their squirrels and other camp cooking. Mark showed for supper but went home at bedtime.