AAR Whortlekill Rod & Gun (Hopewell Junction, NY) May 16-17, 2026

[MattNH]

This event was a long time in planning.  Last year Sebastian reached out to T.Wolf about an Appleseed for the Scouts.  The logistics of finding a range, finding 14 loaner rifles, and getting it organized came together.  Thank you Sebastian for the dilligance and leg work, thank you to Whortlekill Rod and Gun Club for hosting us, and thanks to the scouts and their parents for getting them to the event. Thanks to Cujocop and Cannibal for the instruction, coaching and support over the weekend.

We had nine scouts and 5 parents soak up the instruction and hear the history. We had wonderful weather and the shade from the pop-ups was key on Sunday (thanks again Sebastian). I hope each and every one of you persist and come back to another event.   

[T. WOLF]

So glad this event was a success. Thank you MattNH, Cannibal and CujoCop for you dedication, time and travel - we couldn't have pulled this off without your support. Sebastian, thank you for rallying the scouts to the firing line - I'm happy we could deliver a Project Appleseed for them! We're hopeful to return to Whortlekill Rod & Gun Club for a public event next season