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Flying Canoe Traders 
Category : Start / Supplies / Clothing/Bedding
Flying Canoe Traders is a company that has been involved in reenactment since 1996. At the beginning making some clothing for her sister company, Animation d'Autrefois (www.animationdautrefois.com) who specialized in 18th century reenactment since 1995 for museum, movie business, convention and Parc Canada. But as you all know, Reenactment in Canada, especially in Quebec, is way behind you folks from the United States who have several years of experience. Well, to get Animation d'Autrefois started and properly geared up with a very small budget, I've tried to make everything by myself, and as you all know it never works on the first time (or if it does some of the results are questionable). Even if I was able to make part of the clothing my self, it was not as simple for the rest of the gear, accessories and weapon that I would need for my compagnie.
Added on: 09-Aug-2005 | hits: 5166
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A Stitch In Time
Category : Start / Supplies / Clothing/Bedding
Welcome to A Stitch In Time offering quality historical reproduction garments and related items specializing in 1800's clothing and accessories in both cloth and leather to include Mountain Man, Civil War, and Gunfighters.
Please enter and follow me back to the 1800's....
Added on: 26-Jul-2005 | hits: 3814
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Crazy Crow Trading Post Outdoor Cooking & Recipes
Category : Start / Campfire Cookin'
Crazy Crow Trading Post offers this list of general crafts, craft supply, blade and outdoor living Internet Resources to help you in your search for information about these and related topics. Inclusion in this list does not represent an endorsement by Crazy Crow, although we do try to be selective - and reserve the right to do so.
Added on: 20-Jul-2005 | hits: 3638
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Dutch Oven Dave
Category : Start / Campfire Cookin'
Dave originally got his introduction to Dutch Ovens as an assistant Scoutmaster in the St. Louis area where he began using them with the Scouts in 1976. Several years later found him living in New York state and attending a Scouting adult leader training event called Wood Badge. During this training he was taught how to use the Dutch Oven properly and then he served as a staff member on two more courses and learned even more about using the Black Pot. An opportunity came along for him to serve as the Scoutmaster of the Greater Niagara Frontier Council Junior Leader Training Conference and for the next 4 years, serving as Scoutmaster and assistant Scoutmaster, he learned even more about the use and care of this wonderful cooking tool called the Dutch Oven.
Added on: 20-Jul-2005 | hits: 3287
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Kalamazoo Living History Show - We Bring History Alive!
Category : Start / Events/Calendars
Largest juried show in the Midwest devoted to pre-1890 original or reproduction living history supplies, accouterments and related crafts. Historical re-enactors from pre-Revolutionary through the Civil War, history buffs, collectors, and the general public come together for a festive weekend to buy, sell and trade
Added on: 12-Nov-2005 | hits: 2995
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'Round the Chuckbox
Category : Start / Campfire Cookin'
Prepare delicious camp and outdoor meals on frying pan, Dutch oven and grill 'round the campfire. Cook with passion and "Come an' Get It" will draw hungry diners to the chuckbox. Give thanks to God, settle into flavorsome grub and take pleasure in good companions.
Added on: 20-Jul-2005 | hits: 2854
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Free Trappers Lodge
Category : Start / Personal Sites
Personal site with descriptions and events list.
Added on: 18-Jul-2005 | hits: 2740
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Carl Dyers Moccasins
Category : Start / Supplies / Clothing/Bedding
Our burning desire is to create, without exception, the finest moccasins in the world. Quality is an achievement, it doesn't just happen. The quality of our moccasins is a direct result of generations of craftsmanship. Each pair of Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins is branded on the inside of the left moccasin. A certificate of Authenticity accompanies every pair we sell. The brand and the certificate are your assurance that the moccasins you have purchased are Carl Dyer's Originals. Our styles have been copied, but the quality and caring that go into each pair of Carl Dyer's Original Moccasins cannot be duplicated by others.
Added on: 09-Jun-2003 | hits: 2693
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Dixie Gunworks
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
Dixie Gun Works, Inc.
For all your gun work needs. Call today and request a catalog.
Added on: 09-Jun-2003 | hits: 2631
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Trading Post Household Items
Category : Start / Supplies / Blacksmith
Implements for campfire cooking and tipi living from our friend Pawnee the blacksmith. Looking for an H-pod or other fire setup? Need hooks for your tipi? Come take a look.
Added on: 29-Dec-2005 | hits: 2602
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Byron's Dutch Oven Cooking Page
Category : Start / Campfire Cookin'
I'm wild about Dutch oven cooking! Having been raised in Utah, which is most likely the Dutch oven capitol of the world, I guess it's no surprise. In July of 2002 I decided to publish this web page dedicated to promoting Dutch oven and outdoor camp cooking hoping that by sharing some general Dutch oven information, a few cooking tips, and a handful of recipes, others might benefit from this information.
This page is my internet gateway to Dutch oven cooking. From here you can get to any of my many pages about Dutch ovens and Dutch oven cooking. For your convenience I have placed a contents menu below to help you find the information you need a little faster.
Please take a look at my other Dutch oven related pages by using the menu to the left. Each of these pages contains a brief description of the information found on the page followed by a topics menu for easier browsing.
I would like to get to know the people who stop by here and possibly learn something from them. If you have a moment, please sign my guest book and share some of your own Dutch oven cooking experiences with me.
May your coals always burn HOT!
-Byron
Added on: 20-Jul-2005 | hits: 2569
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Muzzleloader Magazine
Category : Start / Publications
The publication for black powder shooters.
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 2529
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Just Dutch Oven Recipes
Category : Start / Campfire Cookin'
You have free access to all of our 142,972 recipes. Each recipe has a printer-friendly version. We now restrict high volume/automated crawler access to our sites. We do not use cookies or pop-ups on our sites.
Our recipes are categorized either by ingredient (i.e.: carrots, bananas or shrimp) or by cooking method (i.e.: slow cooker (crockpot), cooked in a dutch oven, or a casserole).
Added on: 20-Jul-2005 | hits: 2521
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Straw Bale Trading Post Tipis
Category : Start / Supplies / Lodging
A family business that prides itself in well-sewn lodges--come in and look at our extraordinary guarantee! 12-month financing available (be warm and dry as soon as possible.) Tipis are one of the world's greatest portable shelters.
Added on: 29-Dec-2005 | hits: 2417
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Stump Bluff Trading Post
Category : Start / Supplies
Manufacturer of Reproduction Tin and Copperware
I, owner operator, Ron Robinson am making reproductions of tin, copper and other period sheet metal wares. I currently have a supply of high quality finished tinplate and copper items which you will find listed on the left. Although this is not a full-time business, I do reproduce articles for collectors and living historians.
In stock items are shipped the same week payment is received.
Added on: 03-Mar-2006 | hits: 2287
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Free Trappers of Illinois
Category : Start / Clubs/Organizations
Southern Illinois fur trade era re-enacting organization
Added on: 12-Apr-2006 | hits: 2246
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Prairieland Frontiersmen
Category : Start / Clubs/Organizations
We are a NMRA- Charter member.
Organization: Prairieland Frontiersmen, INC. is an Illinois not-for-profit corporation organized in 1975. The club is managed by a board of directors consisting of nine directors elected annually at large from the general ,membership in October of each year. The club's fiscal year is from October 1st to September 30th of the following year. At present, there are about 160 paying members in the club. The club is not strictly a primative Club, as buckskinners and "blue jean" shooters are about equally represented.
Added on: 03-Mar-2006 | hits: 2006
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Black Bear Trading Post
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
Our company has affordably priced, fully functional, Black Powder Cannons and Mortars. They can be small enough for desktop to 1/2 scale Napoleon. We can manufacture one that you will love. Many sizes and configurations are available. We are Certified by the N.C.W.A.A., The Forces of Montcalm and Wolfe Inc.
We have been involved with cannons, of some description or the other, for over 50 years. The old man built his first cannon when he was 10 or 11 years old. It was a simple thing built out of a pipe, a nail and bolt. He used a firecracker for propellant and a marble as a projectile. We stress the importance of safety and advise that you do not try this.
We are proud of our Cannons and Mortars and we are happy to be able to offer them at affordable prices. We will be more than happy to discuss your needs, to do our best to furnish what you want, and do this in a timely manner. Our operation is small and geared toward each customer, one at a time, with total satisfaction.
All units are intended solely for fun and recreation. Any misuse or unsafe practices by the buyer or others are solely the responsibility of the buyers. Once purchased, these units are no longer the responsibility of the seller (BEARTRACK TRADING POST).
Sorry, but we don't accept Credit Cards. We do have a 60 day lay-a-way plan, and we do take trades. Call for terms & conditions. All sales or inquiries are kept confidential. We do not share any information with others regarding your request or purchases
Added on: 03-Mar-2006 | hits: 1912
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Smoke & Thunder
Category : Start / Supplies
Similar to Mystic Buffalo for the West Coast & more
also... Purveyors of fine mountain man accouterments
Added on: 18-Jul-2005 | hits: 1735
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Mid America Buckskinners Info Page
Category : Start / General Information
Great getting started section from a local (Midwest) guy.
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 1278
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Mr Seven Shot's Internet Trading Post
Category : Start / Supplies
We sell products for the Reenactor who partakes in rendezvous/historical events in the Renaissance, SCA, F&I, American Revolution, War of 1812, Mountain Man, Longhunter, Trekker, Civil War and Indian War time periods. Cowboy Action Shooters, too.
Added on: 11-Mar-2007 | hits: 953
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Native Tech Organization
Category : Start / General Information
An internet resource for indigenous ethno-technology focusing on the arts of Eastern Woodland Indian Peoples.
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 943
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Celtic Trader
Category : Start / Supplies
The one stop shop for your celtic needs. Everything from Scottish foods to hand thrown pottery. check out our fine selection of hand made porclein pendants.
Added on: 12-Mar-2007 | hits: 857
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Split Rails
Category : Start / Supplies / Clothing/Bedding
Welcome to our website—Virginia's source for 18th & 19th century historical and rendezvous clothing, buckskinning supplies, handmade leather products, shoulder bags, belt bags, sporrans, chemises, pants, shirts, petticoats, short gowns, T-Style dresses, children's clothing, moccasins, capotes, outer breeches, haversacks, wooden toys, cotton stockings, suspenders, knives & sheaths.
We have both been camping and cooking out over a fire since we were kids and have not grown out of it yet. How much fun to travel around the country with our store, playing music and meeting new friends along the way.
Please browse our online catalog for all of your rendezvous needs, wants and gotta haves. We make clothes, moccasins and accoutrements for all ages. Special and custom orders are welcome. All fabric is pre-washed before each garment is made. All leather items are hand sewn. We guarantee all of our work 100%. We take great pride in each item we make. We accept MasterCard, Visa, Debit Cards, Personal Checks and Money Orders.
Hope to see you at the next Rendezvous!!
Flick and Sharon
Added on: 22-Mar-2007 | hits: 844
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Rendezvous-Woodwright
Category : Start / Supplies / Furniture
Welcome to the Home Page of the Rendezvous-Woodwright.
We make many types of conventional and unconventional stringed instruments especially designed to be used in a rough environment like the Mountainman Rendezvous and other Camping environments.
We also do rustic woodwork for the Mountainman Rendezvous, Scouts, Campers, or just about anyone wanting rustic and usable woodwork.
Some of the things we make are stringed instruments, chuck boxes, other boxes, lantern holders, tables, cabinets, and just about anything else you may want as long as it is not illegal or immoral. If you need something made, contact us and we will come to an agreement that is suitable for us both.
There are a few pictures now, and they will change as the days go by, so check back often.
Our goal is to build a sturdy and usable product that is reasonably priced. Contact us with your questions.
If you don’t see what you want, I’ll bet we can make one! Just contact us and see what happens!
Added on: 22-Mar-2007 | hits: 813
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Thread Bare Stitchery
Category : Start / Supplies / Clothing/Bedding
Makers of period correct custon clothing for Historical Reenactors and Buckskinners for the 18th and 19th centuries.
Added on: 28-May-2004 | hits: 768
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Missouri Cannon Works
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
We produce hand crafted replicas of Civil War period Cannons and Mortars at affordable prices without compromising quality or craftsmanship. We are a small town, family owned business but don't let that dissuade you, we produce cannons and mortars of all sizes. Let us tailor a cannon or mortar to your budget. Our full scale line starts at $3800 for a full scale cast Mountain Howitzer complete with field carriage and implements. Any barrel cast from ductile iron has a seamless steel liner for added durability and safety. The smaller scale line starts with our 1/4 scale Brass Coehorn at $125. We also have functional wheels in about any size at VERY competitive prices. Do you have a carriage in need of restoration, repair or desire a carriage for an existing barrel you own.
Let us give you a quote!
Added on: 22-Mar-2007 | hits: 751
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Fort Bon Secours
Category : Start / Clubs/Organizations
Fur Trade
French and Indian War
Click here to see a virtual tour of our Grand Hall
For a glimpse into the French Fur Trade Era, come visit the historic reenactor site of "Fort Bon Secours" (Fort of Good Aid and Assistance)! Fort Bon Secours was a Historical French Fort established by Nicholas Perrot in 1685 on the southwestern shores of Lake Pepin (Lake of Tears) across from the mouth of the Chippewa River (Riviere de Bon Secours). This location is in the proximity of Reeds Landing, Minnesota. The fort was occupied for approximately three to five years, and then was abandoned after Perrot was recalled from his western assignments in 1690. In 1697, Sieur Charles-Pierre La Sueur, the new commandant of the French fort at La Pointe (located on what is today Madeline Island in the Chequamegon Bay), built a second fort at this same site. The exact length of time this fort was occupied is uncertain, but it is believed to have been used for another three to five years. Subsequently, another three to five forts were built along the shores of Lake Pepin (a 35 mile long widening of the Mississippi River). The major reason for the French interest in this area was because at the time it served as the geographic center for a tribe of people know as the Sauntee Sioux or Eastern Sioux and more properly know today as the Dakota.
Added on: 11-Mar-2007 | hits: 743
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Flatbranch Pickin Parlor
Category : Start / Clubs/Organizations
Flatbranch Pickin Parlor
Joe has always been entranced by music of all kinds. Being a teenager in the 1970's sort of led him away from the roots of the old time stuff he grew up with. However, in the early 1980's he received his first fiddle for Christmas. From there it went like wildfire. Enter the mandolin, banjo, dulcimer, guitar, and mix that with a WIFE and you have a recipe for disaster. However, being so sweet and understanding (wife is writing this) she stuck it out for years and was happy when the noise finally turned pretty. THEN along came the idea of playing the BAGPIPES!! Well, wife said "I put up with all the other stuff you learned over the years and I am NOT going to listen to you learn the BAGPIPES!" Now when anyone asks Joe "What ever made you want to play the bagpipes?" He replies, "My wife said she would leave me if I ever started playing the pipes, BUT SHE'S STILL HERE!"
Finally, after years of this Kathy finally decided, if you can't beat em' join em'. That is why we now have THE FLATBRANCH PICKIN PARLOR. Joe's dream is to have a gathering place where all kinds of musicians that play acoustic instruments can get together and play. He remembers the days when he was learning. A lady in Moweaqua named Mildred Perryman opened up her home to musicians every single Saturday night for about 25 years. This is where Joe learned to play. He was taken under the wing of Francis (Zeke) Zindel. Zeke taught him all about fiddle playing and woodworking. Sadly, Francis has passed on but he left many musical legacies behind him.
Our dreams are for the Flatbranch Pickin Parlor to be just like Mildred's. A fun gathering place.
Added on: 14-Aug-2007 | hits: 710
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Black Bear Haversack Trading Post
Category : Start / Supplies
We specialize in offering top quality merchandise at reduced prices. (Discounts for quantity purchases apply for schools, churches, organizations and individuals.
All of our items make unique gifts or collectables for individuals.
A number of our products are pre-1840 for use in rendezvous, civil war, medievil and renaissance re-enactments, but not limited to these events. We also offer a wide range of swords, knives, pocket knives and axes.
All of our semi-precious stones, bone, horn, and soapstone items are real - top grade quality.
Added on: 19-Aug-2004 | hits: 691
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The Dirk and Thistle Pewter Works
Category : Start / Supplies / Jewelery
Our friends in the merchanting end of the Buckskinning/Colonial living history hobby complained that it was difficult to get good quality pewter to stock their stores with. Thus the partnership of The Dirk and Thistle Pewter Works was born in the Winter of 1993 to fill that void.
Since then we have come to specialize in Celtic and Colonial items ranging from period buttons, jewelry and medallions for both multi-period and modern events and clubs. Some of our proud accomplishments have been creating medallions for Events such as the NMLRA/NRLHF Primitive Regional Rendezvous, Great Trail Festival, Piqua Historical Society, Society for Creative Anacronisms, as well as many modern clubs and events.
We have created and filled orders ranging from 1 to 6000 pieces (with ample time allowed for large orders). We have the ability to create a medallion with your artwork and ideas, or ours. For more information feel free to contact us.
Added on: 22-Mar-2007 | hits: 647
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Northwest Traders
Category : Start / Supplies / Clothing/Bedding
Whether you're emulating the western mountain man, voyageur of the north, eastern longhunter, Native American or military from the French and Indian Wars to the Civil war, NORTHWEST TRADERS is the foremost supplier of finished capotes, capote kits and blankets anywhere. We offer the most extensive line of authentic styles available and all of our products are manufactured by the best companies in the business.
Added on: 04-Jun-2003 | hits: 646
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Fox River Traders
Category : Start / Supplies
We offer many historically correct items to reenactors of the time period from the French and Indian War to the fur trading era.
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 630
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V.C.R. Inc.
Category : Start / Supplies / Furniture
Handmade oak furniture for all you outdoor or indoor needs. Perfect for Rendezvous, living history re-enactment, deck and porch seating and many other uses. Each item folds or collapses down into it's own handy carrying package, handle built in! Every piece is handmade for the finest quality. Legs are made from white oak, seats and back are red oak. Cherry and walnut woods are $20.00 higher per piece. All cross framed furniture is screwed together and then the screw holes are plugged for that true look. All furniture can be shipped U.P.S. Weight limit capacity for each piece should be 275 lbs.
Added on: 28-Aug-2007 | hits: 559
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Colonial Gun Works & Supplies
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
Firearms, Books, Camp Items and more...
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 538
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Track of the Wolf
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
Track of the Wolf
Muzzle Loading & Black Powder Guns
Kits, Parts, Accoutrements, Rendezvous Gear & Primitive Americana.
Celebrating 33 years in business. Our customers say that we have the best catalog in the business.
Order on-line, using our new shopping cart.
Added on: 13-Mar-2005 | hits: 518
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Smoke & Fire Company
Category : Start / Supplies
Providing Goods for Living History Re-enactors
Catalog of Colonial, Scottish, and Medieval Clothing, Patterns, Books,
Historic Camp Gear, & Period Accoutrements
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 514
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Mercury Supply Company Sutler
Category : Start / Supplies
High quality military and civilian goods and clothing for reenactors and enthusiasts. Including the Civil War, Indian Wars, S.A.S.S. Shooters, Victorian era, and other periods in the 19th century.
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 506
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Jim Chambers Flintlocks, Ltd.
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
For over forty years, Jim Chambers has designed and produced some of the world's finest rifles. His work has been featured in numerous magazine articles and the Foxfire V book. Now you too can create a beautiful rifle. We offer barrels for our kits from three of the best barrel makers in the industry: Getz Barrel Co., Rice Barrel Co., Long Hammock Barrels, and W. E. Rayl, Inc. The barrels offered are regarded as top of the line and are the barrels of choice for the vast majority of custom gunmakers. Our stocks are produced by Bob Lepley, owner of L& G Woodcarving. His pre-carved stocks set the standard for the muzzleloading industry. The combination of these companies give you rifle parts ready for assembly and finishing for a lifetime of enjoyable and reliable service.
Added on: 18-Jul-2005 | hits: 501
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Log Cabin Shop
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
"60 Years" serving the black powder sport
Sixty years ago, the log cabin shop began catering to the needs of the muzzle loading shooter. Today, the beginners, as well as National Champions, come tot he Log Cabin for parts, supplies and service they know and trust. With 8200 sq. ft. of muzzle loading supplies, we can meet all your shooting needs.
Also for you enjoyment and reference, we have on display hundreds of antique firearms and accoutrement. Collection is open to public viewing.
Store Hours:
Monday - Saturday 8:30 am to 6:00 pm
Closed Sundays and All Major Holidays
Log Cabin Shop
8010 Lafayette Road
Lodi, Ohio 44254
2 miles northeast of Lodi, Ohio on US Route 42
phone (330)948-1082
Added on: 21-Feb-2005 | hits: 497
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Four Moons
Category : Start / Clubs/Organizations
Nestled in a small, wooded ravine with a creek running through the middle of camp, 4-Moons is a home-away-from-home in true rendezvous fashion.
4-Moons is taking pre-registration forms for 2004. Proceed to the 4-Moons Rising flyer here. Print the flyer, complete the pre-registration form, and send it to Toye Thelen as directed on the flyer.
Newcomers are quickly welcomed into the fold as the family continues to grow. Traders are welcomed to camp alongside family camps.
Camp meetings are held according to schedule developing a wonderful sense of unity. Rifle, hawk & knife, and cooking contests, children's games, and candy cannons are part of the daily routine.
4-Moons prides itself on giving away scores of prizes for contests and drawings, silent auctions, Chinese auctions, and a variety of other opportunities.
Added on: 26-May-2004 | hits: 494
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Black Jack Creek Muzzleloading
Category : Start / Supplies
We have always been known at area Shoots & Rendezvous for providing Muzzleloaders and Buckskinners with a great selection of Muzzleloading Firearms, Muzzleloading Supplies and Black Powder & Muzzeloading Accessories that you just cant find at the local sporting goods store.
We have created this web site to share our extensive line of Muzzleloaders, Muzzleloading & Black Powder Products, Camp Gear, Period Clothing and Custom Leather Work with shooters and buckskinners nation wide.
If your a muzzleloader, we're your store
Added on: 12-Jan-2004 | hits: 492
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Mountain Top Trading Company
Category : Start / Supplies
Welcome to the Mountain Top Trading Company, where we strive to bring you the best quality, historically accurate products at the lowest prices. We established our business in 1989, and specialize in shooting supplies, tomahawks, powder horns, clothing accessories, shooting bags, and a whole lot more.
Added on: 27-Aug-2003 | hits: 487
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Kentucky Leather & Hides
Category : Start / Supplies / Leather
We would like to thank you for visiting our website. We have quite a variety of leather hides to surf thru. Hope you enjoy your time visiting our site. Any questions you have might be on our Q/A page. Go thru our site and check out the many selections of leathers and tools we sell. Each page has a topic at the top of it, such as bulk leather, cow hides, tools and hardware. Shows and dates. These are just a few of the many pages that we are showing to you. If you would like to order any of the products that we are offering just send us an e-mail with your order and we will send your order to you. We use the U.S. Mail at this time. All orders are send out C.O.D. unless prepaid. If there are any questions feel free to call us or send and e-mail. We are in the works on opening a store here in Sonora, Kentucky. Right now we are working on the road. We travel to many states and set up at Black Powder Shoot, Rendezvous, Archery Shoots and Antique Guns and enjoy the historic atmosphere. Please enjoy yourself here and give us your outlook on our site.
Added on: 19-Jun-2004 | hits: 469
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North Star West, Inc.
Category : Start / Supplies / Weapons
Suppliers of Flintlock Trade Guns
Historically correct reproductions of 18th and 19th century smooth bore muzzleloading guns.
Matt and Mary Denison began their buckskinning adventure in 1989 after accidentally coming upon a rendezvous on a vacation in Northern California. One of the trailwalkers showed Matt how to load and shoot a muzzleloading rifle. After taking careful aim and squeezing the trigger he hit that first gong and he was completely hooked.
Over the next few years they became deeply involved in buckskinning. They joined the Diablo Buckskinners where they met Bob "Iron Jaw" & Claudia Rathbun. In 1992 Matt purchased a North Star West Trade Gun, "in the white", from Iron Jaw who patiently showed him how to finish and tune it to shoot it's best. That year he, Matt, was the #3 shooter in the club competing against 45 other shooters with rifles!
Bob and Claudia took North Star West to their new home in Nevada and Matt and Mary moved to a log cabin in the Rocky Mountains of Western Montana. While in Montana they were instrumental in starting a local black powder club, booshwaying the first Sapphire Mountain Men rendezvous. An enthusiastic member of the N.R.A. the N.M.L.R.A. and several other local and national shooting associations, not to mention attendance at dozens of rendezvous and other black powder events, prepared him to become the current President of the local shooting and buckskinning club.
Mary, besides being a shooter, is a natural born teacher. She conducts seminars on finger weaving and loves open fire cooking. She loves running the kids programs and handing out prizes to the children at the awards ceremony. Mary will often be seen teaching pilgrims how to properly load and shoot a muzzleloader and lecturing on gun safety.
While Mary doesn't care much for sleeping in the snow with only one blanket and eating parched corn with black tea, Matt is passionate about historical trekking. Going out in the woods for the weekend with his trade gun, a blanket and a few pals is his idea of great fun. These outings always include an impromptu smoothbore match.
Over the years Matt "Laffin Dog" stayed in contact with Iron Jaw, occasionally meeting up at rendezvous in the western states. When Iron Jaw told Matt & Mary that North Star West was for sale a spark was struck in the pan that would eventually result in Matt and Mary buying the business and moving it, lock, stock and barrel to their mountain home in Frenchtown, Montana. It is a perfect blend of life style and livelihood for Matt, who after training with "the master" Bob Rathbun hopes to continue producing historically correct, straight shooting trade guns in the tradition of Curly Gostomski, Iron Jaw and "the Crown". Mary's lifelong career as an accountant will ensure that all accounts are kept square and orders are processed correctly and accurately.
Added on: 18-Jul-2005 | hits: 464
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Morgan County Longrifles
Category : Start / Clubs/Organizations
Welcome to the Web Site of the MORGAN COUNTY LONGRIFLES. Our club is best viewed with a steaming cup of coffee while warming yourself at one of our campfires. Unfortunately, we can't supply you with either the coffee or a campfire over the Internet, but please join us for a quick tour of our club.
We are a non-profit club dedicated to preserving the era of the Muzzleloading rifle. We attempt to do this by using and maintaining traditional Muzzleloading firearms. Also, during many of our events we strive to practice the lifestyle of the American Frontier prior to 1840.
Our range is located about 6 miles South of Martinsville, IN., and is surrounded on three sides by the Morgan-Monroe State Forrest, On the grounds we have both Primitive and Modern camping areas available.
We hold monthly shoots that are normally scheduled on the second Sunday of each month. We hold a Rendezvous in the Spring, Fall and Winter each year, and a Two Day Shoot each Summer.
Added on: 26-May-2004 | hits: 453
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Jas Townsen & Son, Inc.
Category : Start / Supplies
Suppling you with the best products for 18th century living.
Clothing, Cooking items, Accessories, Camping Items, Tents, Books, Patterns and More.
Thousands of items available to order online!
Added on: 09-Jun-2003 | hits: 447
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Little Shoppe of Auras
Category : Start / Supplies
Visit us in Bethalto, Illinois or shop online for all your metaphysical needs.
PRODUCTS
Native American dream catchers, chokers, blankets,
drums, blankets, flutes, sage, sweetgrass, teas and more...
Music, books, candles, ritual items, athames, swords,
greeting cards, jewelry, incense, oils, burners, gemstones,
chimes, figurines, teas, bath salts, herbs and more...
Not all products are available on line.
Added on: 13-Jun-2005 | hits: 441
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Talking Bear
Category : Start / Personal Sites
Welcome to my lodge! I reckon I have some things for pilgrims as well as long-time skinners. So find a comfy stump, sit a spell and see what Mountain Men are doing in Kansas.
Added on: 21-Oct-2003 | hits: 439
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The morning star trading co.
Category : Start / Supplies / Jewelery
offering very large chevron beads measuring 26x36mm buy 2 get one free.
and small chevron beads
Added on: 12-Nov-2007 | hits: 437
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