We just finished putting together our new catalog. If you are interested in receiving a copy, send us an email at contatc@thunderbirdatlatl.com
Our partial crew enjoyed the Gator KnapIn in Florida. They will be at the 3rd annual Ochlockonee River Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival Feb. 12 to 14 at Ochlockonee River State Park in Sopchoppy, Fl. For further information contact Linda Trice or Kevin Patton by phone at 850-962- 2771 or contact them by e-mail at Linda.Trice@dep.state.fl.us or Kevin.Patton@dep.state.fl.us To learn more about Ochlockonee River State Park visit the web site at www.floridastateparks.org/ochlockoneeriver
Getting ready for spring and summer atlatl events? We have a good supply of atlatls and darts in stock, give us a call and we will help you get outfitted – 800-836-4520.
Here and there! Gator Knap-in this weekend in Florida!
Part of the Thunderbird Atlatl staff will be at the Gator Knap-in in Florida this weekend. For those who can’t get to Florida but would like to order atlatl items, just call our home shop at 800-836-4520 and we will be able to handle those orders. You can also order online. If you have trouble ordering, let us know. We are in the process of revamping the web page to make it more user friendly. Currently when you order, you need to use the “check cart” button at the bottom of the page to see that all the items you want are in the cart.
Below is information on the Gator Knap-in:
January 29-31, third annual GATOR-KNAP ’10 Prehistoric Technology Show. Where: Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida. Admission= $4 per vehicle. The Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center in collaboration with the Osceola National Forest would like to extend an invitation for the 3rd annual Gator-Knap to be held January 29-31. The event will be an educational experience geared at bringing together professional and a vocational archaeologists, and all those interested in prehistoric technologies. Demonstrations and classes in technologies such as flint knapping, ceramics, cordage, and carving of stone, shell, bone, and wood will be held at the scenic Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center along the banks of the Suwannee River. Come and teach, learn, or just crack some rock! Featured Speakers: Kenneth E. Sassaman, Hyatt and Cici Brown Professor of Florida Archaeology, University of Florida. Archaeological Insights on the Ancient Shellworks of the St. Johns River, Northeast Florida . Second Speaker TBA. ISAC Atlatl competition. Flint knapping competition. Late night knapping sessions for campers. Free dry camping with access to bathing/restroom facilities for registered knap-in vendors and participants (no reservations needed). If you have any questions/concerns call Lucy Spencer @ Toll Free 1-877-635-3655, or email Lucy.S.Spencer@dep.state.fl.us If you plan on staying in our campground please make your reservation in advance by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521. Regular camping fees will apply. For more information about the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park and direction see: http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster
North Florida Gator Knap ’10
Thunderbird Atlatl Shop Working On New Projects
Creativity is flowing at the Thunderbird Atlatl shop as we work on new ideas and projects for the 2010 season. We have some new ideas and products we will be introducing this year. Now that the weather is warming up a little, Florida temperatures might be back to normal in a couple weeks when we head south. Here are the shows we will be at in Florida.
Gator-Knap ’10 January 29 to 31
The third annual GATOR-KNAP ’10 Prehistoric Technology Show will take place at the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park in White Springs, Florida. Admission= $4 per vehicle. The event will be an educational experience geared at bringing together professional and a vocational archaeologists, and all those interested in prehistoric technologies. Demonstrations and classes in technologies such as flint knapping, ceramics, cordage, and carving of stone, shell, bone, and wood will be held at the scenic Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center along the banks of the Suwannee River. Come and teach, learn, or just crack some rock! Featured Speakers: Kenneth E. Sassaman, Hyatt and Cici Brown Professor of Florida Archaeology, University of Florida. Archaeological Insights on the Ancient Shellworks of the St. Johns River, Northeast Florida . Second Speaker TBA. ISAC Atlatl competition. Flint knapping competition. Late night knapping sessions for campers. Free dry camping with access to bathing/restroom facilities for registered knap-in vendors and participants (no reservations needed). Vendors and Exhibitors- (vending fee $25, exhibits free) displays and materials for sale must be related to prehistory and relevant themes. Event staff reserves the right to have any inappropriate material removed from public. To reserve your spot or if you have any questions/concerns call Lucy Spencer @ Toll Free 1-877-635-3655, or email Lucy.S.Spencer@dep.state.fl.us If you plan on staying in our campground please make your reservation in advance by calling Reserve America at 1-800-326-3521. Regular camping fees will apply. For more information about the Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center State Park and direction see: http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster
Feb. 12-14, 2010. 3rd annual Ochlockonee River Stone Age and Primitive Arts Festival This event will be held two weeks after the Gator Knap-in held in White Springs, Florida and a week before the Withlacoochee Knap-in held near Dade City, Florida. This will give out of state travelers an opportunity to attend three events in three weeks. The park holds this event to showcase primitive and stone age art forms from around the world and to educate the public about the world’s rich prehistory. This event is dedicated to stone age technologies and the park will not allow any artwork that does not fit the theme to be displayed. Please plan on displaying high quality hand made arts, no plastics or trinkets. Vendors will be allowed to sell their art work and knapping supplies. No original artifacts of antiquity can be sold, reproductions only please. . The park provides a primitive camping area for vendors near the event area.. Ochlockonee River State Park is located four miles southwest of Sopchoppy, Florida off of US Highway 319. Regionally this is 35 miles southwest of Tallahassee near the gulf coast. To pre-register for the Ochlockonee River event please contact Linda Trice or Kevin Patton by phone at 850-962- 2771 or contact them by e-mail at Linda.Trice@dep.state.fl.us or Kevin.Patton@dep.state.fl.us To learn more about Ochlockonee River State Park Please visit their .web site at www.floridastateparks.org/ochlockoneeriver To contact the park by mail please mail to Ochlockonee River State Park, P.O. Box 5, Sopchoppy , Florida 32358.
New Year – New Events!
We are recovering from the holiday rush and looking forward to a busy new year! Our dart manufacturing is in full swing and we have a couple of new atlatl designs which we will be showcasing in the next few weeks. We are working on a new catalog and updating our online catalog. It will take a few weeks. If you need any help with your orders, just give us a call at 800-836-4520 and we will help you.
Part of our crew will be heading south to Florida in the next few weeks to attend knap-ins. If you are in the vicinity, please stop by and see us. Here are some upcoming atlatl events:
Jan. 9
Fogelman’s, Turbotville, Pennsylvania
ISAC and local, weather permitting.
Contact Gary Fogleman (570) 437-3698 or iam@indian-artifacts.net
Jan. 13 & 16
Frozen Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson wyowinds@aol.com (307) 632-0766
or Russell Richard coyoteclown@aol.com (307) 772-0550 for location and time.
Jan. 23
Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC and locals. Range Fee $8. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring primitive bow with arrows rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $8 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!
Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left. Contact: RSVP to Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625; Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us
Jan. 29-31
Gator Knap-In
Stephen Foster State Park, White Springs, Florida
ISACs Sat. and Sun.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/Events.cfm
Feb. 6
3nd Annual Archeolympics
Seminole Canyon State Park , Texas
Contests include the atlatl and rabbit stick, plus a friction fire starting race.
Contact: Tanya.Petruney@tpwd.state.tx.us at (432) 292-4464
Feb. 6
Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC and locals. Range Fee $8. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring primitive bow with arrows rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $8 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!
Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left. Contact: RSVP to Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625; Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us
Feb. 13
Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn: Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949) 347-1230
Feb. 13-14
Melting Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson wyowinds@aol.com (307) 632-0766
or Russell Richard coyoteclown@aol.com (307) 772-0550 for location and time.
Feb. 13-20
Wintercount, Arizona.
50 miles South of Phoenix, Arizona. ISAC each day
“yes, 8 ISAC’s in a row” 8 a.m. daily.
Field Round, Wednesday 17th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Distance Throw Thursday 18th, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You do not have to be enrolled at Wintercount to compete. Everyone is welcome. Equipment and instruction available. Contact Bob Sizemore at: bobandcarolathome@yahoo.com or (520) 466-6104
Feb, 17 & 20
Melting Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Laramie, Wyoming
Open to all, equipment and instruction cheerfully provided. Sponsored by the Wyoming Atlatl and Social Club.
Contact: Gary/Regina Dodson wyowinds@aol.com (307) 632-0766
or Russell Richard coyoteclown@aol.com (307) 772-0550 for location and time.
Feb. 21
2nd Annual Texas Atlatl Championship Tournament
Hosted by the Austin Archery Club at Emma Long Park in Austin, Texas
Thirty 3-D targets in the Hill Country, contest fee = $12. 8:30 AM – 1 PM
More information available on-line: http://www.austinarcheryclub.com
Feb. 27
Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC and locals. Range Fee $8. 10 am to 1 pm only.
You will want to bring primitive bow with arrows rigged for standard arrow inserts if you want to shoot any of the video hunts on the big screen. Each hunt can accommodate up to 10 people at a time (separate fee is $8 per person) Great Fun and Challenge!
Exit 43 off Thruway and south on 21 to rte 96, 2 miles west (sign will probably say north) to just past blinking light for cty rd 28. The block bldg (4885 Route 96) is on the left. Contact: RSVP to Douglas Bassett (585) 493-3625; Douglas.Bassett@oprhp.state.ny.us
Looking Forward to the New Year!
If you just got your first atlatl as a present, we hope you are enjoying trying it out. If you need any advice, feel free to call us at 800-836-4520 and we’ll try to help you out!
We want to wish all our friends and customers a very Happy New Year! We look forward to working with you in 2010. We excited and looking forward to new events, experiences and new friends in the new year.
Happy New Year!