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Title: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Wheeler44 on October 27, 2008, 10:30:38 PM
Alaska, the last frontier.... The Great State.....The land of the midnight sun....

Here we go...

We have an offer to have our first Appleseed in Alaska.
Thank you, new member as yet unnamed...

We have access to a new (OK it isn't even built yet) Samuel Whittemore Memorial Range in beautiful Hyder AK.

Ah yes, shootin' Alaskan style, what could be better?       More places to do so.


Look forward to hearin' from all you sourdoughs.

Wheeler44   
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: DragonWood on October 27, 2008, 10:36:39 PM
Alaska!!! Ok, I am already checking on who I can fly on to get up there! ;D

I can promise you this, my schedule is conveniently full for the winter months! :o
Summer schedule? Wow, it just opened up!

Thanks Alaska for coming on board!

DW
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: SamD on October 27, 2008, 11:16:04 PM
Heck I'd even do it in winter, long as it isn't up at Tin City.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: slim on October 28, 2008, 01:06:08 AM
You can go ahead and pencil me in for this one.

I might have to work on a fishing boat for a few months to pay for the trip, but I heard somewhere that working a winter shoot in Alaska is guaranteed to get you "on the list" at the first Hawaii shoot.

Not that it's the only reason to go, but do you really wanna chance not being on the Instructor list for the first Hawaii shoot?
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Wheeler44 on October 28, 2008, 01:16:27 AM
QuoteI might have to work on a fishing boat for a few months to pay for the trip,
Ha ha ha It just so happens that our host is a fishin' boat captain/owner ;D ;D

Quotebut I heard somewhere that working a winter shoot in Alaska is guaranteed to get you "on the list" at the first Hawaii shoot.
I hadn't heard that.  I'll start workin' on a shoot over there....Maui or the Big Island????/
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Wade on October 28, 2008, 01:54:25 AM
I have an Idea ,,,,Send Wheeler there :o A tuely chosen then frozen

Your welcome Wheeler  :o, I knew you would like the Idea ::)


Wade

Im from Washington and Im here to help
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: SamD on October 28, 2008, 01:58:26 AM
I happen to know a fellow with a few acres on Hiwai'i. retired Colonel, heir to an old sugar company.
Maybe make us a DAR? ;)

Sam
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: LayloPro on October 28, 2008, 02:11:26 AM
Hey!!
Wheeler & Sam,

What in Sam Hill are you two waiting for?? Git on it!!! ;D :D 8)
.
LLP
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: oldgrunt on October 28, 2008, 02:22:07 AM
Quote from: Wheeler44 on October 28, 2008, 01:16:27 AM
QuoteI might have to work on a fishing boat for a few months to pay for the trip,
Ha ha ha It just so happens that our host is a fishin' boat captain/owner ;D ;D

Quotebut I heard somewhere that working a winter shoot in Alaska is guaranteed to get you "on the list" at the first Hawaii shoot.
I hadn't heard that.  I'll start workin' on a shoot over there....Maui or the Big Island????/


Oh boy .....wish I had a slot on that fish boat..lol work for a shot at a new AS ??? where is  the port of call? 2016 is going to be a wonderful year... 
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: sanderman79 on October 28, 2008, 01:08:40 PM
I'm ready to go.  Just let me know when.  That is gonna be awesome.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: AKBarratt on December 29, 2008, 02:57:29 PM
We need one of these to be up in the SouthCentral area. Hyder is nice, but as hard($$) to get to as Seattle from most of AK.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Wheeler44 on December 29, 2008, 03:29:31 PM
AKBarrat, all we need is a place.  If you can suggest a range or an individual with private land and a good back stop we can get right to work on settin' up a shoot.  PM me with any info or insight and we'll get right on it.

Wheeler44
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Junior Birdman on December 29, 2008, 03:44:00 PM
   Alaska's probably like Texas. Just no useable land to be found anywhere.  ;)
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: SamD on December 29, 2008, 05:31:23 PM

Central location OK
Galena  ;D
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Wade on December 29, 2008, 07:02:45 PM
Quote from: Junior Birdman on December 29, 2008, 03:44:00 PM
   Alaska's probably like Texas. Just no useable land to be found anywhere.  ;)
Unusable land ?! cut me loose with a turbo charged tonka toy  ;).

Wade
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: phoneprone on March 24, 2009, 05:23:52 PM
if it takes me to hawaii, sign me up!
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: SalchaWarrior on April 22, 2009, 03:22:53 PM
Hi all,

I am new to the forum. I live up near Fairbanks. I have to say that the Fairbanks 300 yard Range is a really nice range. It is open to the Public. Maintained weekly and easy to get too.

Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: mtime7 on June 30, 2009, 11:06:38 PM
I think Fairbanks would be a great place. Large city, central location , and right in my back yard.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: AFTERMATH on June 30, 2009, 11:28:36 PM
24 hour daylight=24 hours of shooting, right?

Illinois has it's 3-day Appleseed's

Alaska can have it's 48hour Appleseeds.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Fred on June 30, 2009, 11:29:23 PM
    You guys will need to check to see if the public range would be willing to set aside a range exclusively for AS use for the weekend - many places won't or can't do it...
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: kDan on July 01, 2009, 12:31:29 AM
We need a Line Boss, two RSO's, a chopper and a Shoot Boss with a .460 nitro double standing by the donut table in case of bearus giganticus interuptingus.   &)

I'll take any of those jobs.  Put me in coach!  Hawaii is for golfers.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: bob 210 on July 01, 2009, 11:06:19 AM
What is the full nameof the range and could you get me contact info?

Quote from: SalchaWarrior on April 22, 2009, 03:22:53 PM
Hi all,

I am new to the forum. I live up near Fairbanks. I have to say that the Fairbanks 300 yard Range is a really nice range. It is open to the Public. Maintained weekly and easy to get too.


Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Mark D on July 01, 2009, 11:52:39 AM
Quote from: kDan on July 01, 2009, 12:31:29 AM
I'll take any of those jobs.  Put me in coach!  Hawaii is for golfers.

Me too.  Alaska?...in a heartbeat, in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: gjwilliamsjr on July 01, 2009, 12:51:59 PM
You CANNOT set up a shoot is Alaska without inviting the Governor.  She could use her new rifle-- http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/07/the-alaskan-hunter-sarah-palins-custom-50-ar-15/ --Does the 30 cal rule work backward from 50 cal?

Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: bob 210 on July 01, 2009, 02:33:45 PM
I was just looking at the Birchwood Shooting Park in Chugiak, AK outside of Anchorage. Looks like an outstanding facility. Anyone live near or ever been there?
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: V on July 01, 2009, 03:20:54 PM
Anyone considered asking this (https://www.frontsight.com/alaska/travel_ak.asp) place?
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Pappy on July 01, 2009, 09:01:19 PM
The Public Range outside of Fairbanks Was a Great place to go when I was up that way 1980 - 1984 at FT Wainwright AK outside of Fairbanks..  If its the same as then, or better  Appleseed will have a great time there. A very nice Covered area was there then and folks were there at all times of the endless days during the summer. Just watch out for the state bird. Pappy O0 O0
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: pebbles on July 02, 2009, 04:44:33 PM
I must admit..Alaska sounds pretty good to me. It's my favorite state that I've never been to  ;)  lol!! Ok..that and Colorado.
I'm definitely gonna have to tell hubby when he gets home. I'm sure he would love the idea of that too. Oh...and the potential of Hawaii as well (if rumor is true)...I know he couldn't pass it up then, since we used to live there. He would definitley wanna help with that one as well.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on July 12, 2009, 08:48:38 PM
OK, I have a new lead on a shoot in Alaska in the Juneau area.  Let's make this official:  At 4:47 PM PST on July 12, 2009, I claim Shoot Boss for this one if it does end up getting scheduled through this contact. ;)
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: techres on July 12, 2009, 09:11:45 PM
Quote from: gjwilliamsjr on July 01, 2009, 12:51:59 PM
You CANNOT set up a shoot is Alaska without inviting the Governor.  She could use her new rifle-- http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/07/the-alaskan-hunter-sarah-palins-custom-50-ar-15/ --Does the 30 cal rule work backward from 50 cal?



She has been invited to Appleseeds before.  Maybe she could find more time now.  Anyone from Alaska who could extend the offer?
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Josey Wales on March 31, 2010, 09:41:18 AM
..KDan.., I will go with you to Alaska any time in a seconds notice......I just can not guarantee I would return..............
...................God, the last American Frontier.......................JW...................
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: kDan on April 02, 2010, 03:43:52 AM
J dub...  let's go - after mud season of course.  Fred pays the gas, we bring the rifles... who's got the range?  

Let's go AK!

Hold the door... do you even need a proper range in Alaska?  I got portable t-frames and sooo many targets (omg!)...  staple gun...  let's just go.  Sarah Palin or not!

You, however my loyal friend, must provide the freeze dried.  I'm sick of hot dogs and wendy's - some chili mac with beef should do the trick.

is there anybody out there?  

modified to say - I GOT T-SHIRTS FOR EVERYBODY IN THE STATE SITTING IN MY BASEMENT!!!  
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Old Glory! on May 29, 2010, 12:18:05 PM
Alaska!!!

Here are two e-mails that came in to info@appleseed.com  (PM Me if you want the personal contact info from these two e-mails) 

Who is going to pick up this bucket and get an Appleseed scheduled in Alaska?

Hello,
My name is ####### and I would like some information on holding an Appleseed event here in Alaska. Please send the material to this e-mail address or you can mail it to my address :
########
########
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Thank you
########

AND HERE IS ANOTHER ONE   :o :o

To Whom It May Concern,
May I request that an Appleseed Shoot be scheduled for Alaska? It's difficult for me to travel outside Alaska of late, and I'm sure that people up here would like to have an event scheduled. This would also provide some good fishing oppotunities for any instructors who might like to venture up here.

A good location for the shoot might be:
http://www.brspclub.com/

It is located approximately 20-30 minutes outside of Anchorage, and is centrally located for many people to attend. I hope this email finds you well. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to attending...


~~:)

Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: AZRedhawk44 on June 01, 2010, 01:45:52 PM
When is mosquito season?  May/June?

We have great timing to get a July/August event up there, if we act NOW.  My contacts fell through from last year.  Someone needs to snatch this one up.

I'll volunteer to work this one if you need staff, or leave it for other instructors.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: DryFire on June 01, 2010, 02:16:19 PM
I spent 3 months in and around Anchorage back in 2004 June-August. When I got up there the mosquitos wern't too bad but got worse as the month wore on. It was very dependent too on how wet it had been and if we had a breeze or not. June through Oct. were mentioned to be the rainy months by the locals. I know July got pretty hot with days in the upper 80s and some 90s. This sounds like a great opportunity.  O0
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: kDan on June 01, 2010, 07:49:20 PM
Go team here.

Check above posts.  Check history.  Let's go!

AK.

-d-
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: colonial shooter on June 01, 2010, 08:31:51 PM
When is mosquito season?  May/June?

When I was there in 86-89 May thru Sept was the time frame for the states bird.. I remember them being big enough to de-bone and fry **)
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: TheCount on June 01, 2010, 08:33:48 PM
I'm game  :)

... and United just announced a fare sale to Anchorage!   O0   $370 rt from DEN    .. granted you have to purchase by June 7th.  
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Rafn on November 06, 2010, 05:11:16 PM
Quote from: Old Glory! on May 29, 2010, 12:18:05 PM
Alaska!!!

Here are two e-mails that came in to info@appleseed.com  (PM Me if you want the personal contact info from these two e-mails) 

Who is going to pick up this bucket and get an Appleseed scheduled in Alaska?

Hello,
My name is ####### and I would like some information on holding an Appleseed event here in Alaska. Please send the material to this e-mail address or you can mail it to my address :
########
########
Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Thank you
########

AND HERE IS ANOTHER ONE   :o :o

To Whom It May Concern,
May I request that an Appleseed Shoot be scheduled for Alaska? It's difficult for me to travel outside Alaska of late, and I'm sure that people up here would like to have an event scheduled. This would also provide some good fishing oppotunities for any instructors who might like to venture up here.

A good location for the shoot might be:
http://www.brspclub.com/

It is located approximately 20-30 minutes outside of Anchorage, and is centrally located for many people to attend. I hope this email finds you well. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. I look forward to attending...


~~:)



That's what I expected.  The Birchwood range is the one I think will be the best bet.  Holding the event in Juneau will eliminate the majority of the Alaskans - it would probably be cheaper for us to attend an event in the lower 48.  If the sight is near (within an hours drive of) Anchorage there will probably be more interest - half the population of the state is in Anchortown.  The Birchwood range is between Anchorage and Wasilla, and a quick drive from either.  May-June would probably strike a good balance between weather and summer fever - the range(s) would be able to provide better guidance on this end.

Tom
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: bob 210 on April 09, 2011, 06:17:07 PM
OK, just booked our first Alaska Appleseed. It will be at the Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in Chugiak, AK. It will be held on July 30-31, 2011. There is a good chance for a Military Appleseed for the Thursday and Friday before. I will keep you posted.
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: 4bfox on April 09, 2011, 09:29:50 PM
Fantastic! Great Job...O0
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: V on April 09, 2011, 10:28:50 PM
Wow, I love this state.... the opening pictures on the range's website (http://www.brspclub.com/) is big autos and its right next door (http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=UTF-8&ie=UTF8&q=Birchwood+Recreation+%26+Shooting+Park+PO+Box+670650+Chugiak,+AK+99567&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Birchwood+Recreation+%26+Shooting+Park+PO+Box+670650&hnear=Chugiak,+AK+99567&hl=en&view=map&f=d&daddr=20269+Birchwood+Spur+Road,+Chugiak,+AK+99567&geocode=CfzN0xE5Sy3pFSU5qQMd57cW9yFKDOhvs4bzRA&ll=61.420481,-149.500237&spn=0.011764,0.052314&t=h&z=15) to the airport... take that TSA...

Cool.

Cheers
V
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Old Glory! on April 12, 2011, 12:05:58 AM
 
Quote from: bob 210 on April 09, 2011, 06:17:07 PM
OK, just booked our first Alaska Appleseed. It will be at the Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park in Chugiak, AK. It will be held on July 30-31, 2011. There is a good chance for a Military Appleseed for the Thursday and Friday before. I will keep you posted.

Very cool!  Keep us posted.   You won't run out of daylight in Alaska in July.   ::)

See if your contact will put an Appleseed link on their webpage ;)
http://www.brspclub.com/links.html
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: SavageShootr on April 16, 2011, 01:10:02 PM
Check this out

http://www.appleseedinfo.org/search-states.php?filter=AK&statename=Alaska
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: bob 210 on April 16, 2011, 01:11:12 PM
Thanx SS!
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: bob 210 on April 16, 2011, 01:16:09 PM
The good folks at the Birchwood Recreation & Shooting Park have given us the range for free for the Thursday and Friday before the weekend Appleseed for a free Appleseed for Military! We are currently looking for someone that has contact with the bases in the Chugiak, AK area to help get the word out and help us work out the details for this special effort. So now it is official! A free Appleseed for the Military on July 28-29, 2011 at the BRSP!
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Josh Holloway on April 18, 2011, 02:11:03 AM
Hello:  My name is Josh and I'm proud to be LBOTG for this event.  Don't hesitate to contact me to answer questions of help in any way I can-  Looking forward to meeting some of you!
holloway(at)mtaonline.net
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Rafn on April 20, 2011, 12:13:30 PM
Anchorage support crew (Drop the punctuation): co=rvu%sco) rax  at gma/il.com.

Title: Guy with the Makings of an Appleseeder .....
Post by: Corvette on April 22, 2011, 01:03:48 PM
Hello Alaska. I am an Appleseeder in Ohio (but still trying for that Rifleman's patch). I follow a number of shooting blogs, one of which is the Arctic Patriot.  This week the writer of the blog did an essay on John Parker.  Having read it twice (weeping by the end both times) I couldn't help but think this guy is Appleseed material.  Here is the link to his entry on John Parker

http://arcticpatriot.blogspot.com/2011/04/thank-you-john.html

Followup with this guy if you think its appropriate.  He seems to be "... a man who knows well what he is about."

Corvette, Ohio Appleseeder
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: Josh Holloway on April 22, 2011, 01:56:12 PM
I'll check it out and try to reach him!  Though I'll catch crap from my wife who's been on my case for selling Appleseed to the "believers" rather than fence-sitters and others.
Title: Re: Guy with the Makings of an Appleseeder .....
Post by: V on April 22, 2011, 02:30:15 PM
Quote from: corvette on April 22, 2011, 01:03:48 PM
http://arcticpatriot.blogspot.com/2011/04/thank-you-john.html
Fixed the link, the dot on the end broke my browser...
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: bob 210 on June 09, 2011, 08:06:30 PM
Great news for our upcoming Chugiak, AK Appleseed. We sold out! But I have even better news. The range has allowed us a second rifle range that will hold an additional 20 spots! So keep up the great promotions and let's see if we can sell out the second range!
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: The Old Guide on June 10, 2011, 02:26:24 PM
Congratulations, Alaska, on selling out your first Appleseed.

The Old Guide from Maine
Title: Re: Another state joins the Union!!!! A shoot in Alaska
Post by: kDan on June 10, 2011, 05:53:00 PM
Almost three years in the making.  If you look back through the posts, you'll see that I volunteered two years ago for this.

I can still make the trip if you guys need some help.  Bob210 - you were my first Shoot Boss - gave me my Orange Hat!   I'll bring the bagels and cream cheese?  I guess you'll have salmon...

I look forward to the IAAR about safety issues created by black flies, specially with scoped rifles.   !@#)

Congratulations, AK. 

GO TEAM!