There was a surge in people looking at our site today. We are assuming this had to do with the AP story on atlatl hunting and the recent use of the atlatl on Survivor. If you are having trouble with any part of our site, just let us know via email contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com or thunderbirdatlatl@gmail.com or call 1-800-836-4520. Please request a catalog, we will be glad to send one to you.

The atlatl was featured Nov. 10th on the CBS primetime show Survivor (episode 9). Contestants in the show had to use the atlatl for one of the show’s challenges. It’s about time the atlatl found its place on primetime television!! Looking to find out more about this ancient weapon, email us at contact@thunderbirdatlatl.com or call our toll-free number at 1-800-836-4520.

The weather was great for the Icicle Atlatl Contest once again! It was a nice last get together for many. Bob Berg ended last week with a trip to the Lorton Elementary School in Virginia for a day of workshops with students.

We’re continuing making plans for the February trip to The Alamo and look forward to new adventures.

Looking for atlatl gifts for the holidays, check out our online catalog. Questions?? Call us at 1-800-836-4520. Try to place your holiday orders by the first couple of weeks in December so you’ll be sure to get timely delivery.

Prepare for the last ISAC contest in the Northeast this weekend Nov. 5 and 6!!

Tom Goble has gracefully opened his home for this year’s Icicle Throw and the Tyoga Atlatl Association has taken over hosting this annual event. The event will be OUTSIDE this year so wear layers. Our former venue at Tioga Park has been closed to us because of new ownership.

We were lucky last year because the Tyoga Atlatl Association stepped in at the last minute when Tioga Park fell through and helped host the contest at the EMC Club in Waverly/Barton, NY area. The weather was beautiful last year and we’re hoping for a repeat again this year! So maybe those layers won’t be necessary but be prepared!

Participants will be able to warm yourself up inside with some hot coffee between throwing. Bring a dish to pass for a Saturday afternoon dinner. TAA will provide the hamburg and hotdogs.

Directions:

From the west, Rt. 17 (86) turn onto Exit 59, make a RIGHT turn at stop. Cross Chemung River. Turn right. RT 427 1.4 miles to Simkin Rd. Right turn.

From the east, Rt. 17 (86) turn onto Exit 59, make a LEFT turn at stop. Cross Chemung River. Turn right. RT 427. 1.4 miles to Simkin Rd. Right turn.

For more info call Jack Rowe at 570-888-8258 or
email fieldwalker@stny.rr.com

The Fallow Hollow Weekend was rainy but fun! We couldn’t ask for more than a chance to get together with a few hardy atlatlists and an excellent dinner provided by the Goodsell family. Of course, Saturday night culminated with an Oooga Booga ceremony.

Thanks to Jack Rowe, Missy Dildine, Scott Van Arsdale and Doug Bassett for putting up with wind, rain and chilly weather to cast a few darts. The weather prevented the 3-D atlatl course from being set up but a 3-D deer provided opportunity for the local contest.

It looks like Thunderbird atlatl will be at The Alamo in February. Glenn Mairo has arranged workshops and seminars at The Alamo for three day, Feb. 17 to 19. The seminars are on how to build atlatls and darts both modern and traditional. There will also be a traditional fly line making seminar using traditional materials and handcordage making methods. We are looking forward to this wonderful opportunity. Also featured will be Leggs White in the persona of an Alamo era frontiersman. For more information call us at 1-800-836-4520.

Our annual Fallow Hollow Atlatl Contest and Hunt will take place October 8 & 9 at Fallow Hollow Deer Farm in Candor, NY.
All are welcome. There will be primitive skills events, deer farm tours, a 3-D atlatl contest, an ISAC and more. Saturday night will be a dish to pass dinner and a campfire.

To find out more about the hunt, give us a call at 1-800-836-4520. The cost is $25 per person to participate. The other events are free.

We had a great weekend in Massachusetts. Glenn Mairo, with the able assistance of Danny Slater and others, set up a great event. We are looking forward to next year’s event.