We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and a happy and safe time with friends and family. The Thunderbird Atlatl shop will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

You can still leave messages on our answering machine at 800-836-4520 or call our cell phone at 607-743-4379. Just leave a message if we don’t answer and we will return your call. We will be checking our emails and orders through the Thanksgiving holiday so feel free to use the internet to place your order. If you do not receive a return email from us within a couple of days, please call to check that we did receive your order.

We have a lot of atlatls in stock and are ready to help with your order. We will be at the shop again sometime on Friday and through the weekend.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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It doesn’t seem possible but Thanksgiving is only about a week and a half away and then we will be heading towards the holiday season. If you are thinking of getting an atlatl for a gift, give us a call and we will help process the order. You can also order online. If you have any questions, you can call us at 800-836-4520 or 607-659-3854. A cell phone number you can reach us on is: 607-743-4379.

We are getting our inventory ready for the holiday season. For those who still want to get out, there are a few atlatl contests left in 2009. Here they are:
Nov. 21

Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC 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

Nov. 27

Turkey Toss
Klimowicz residence, Fenton, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
12 – 5 p.m.
Potlatch
For updated information check www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan: primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

Nov. 28

Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn: Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949-347-1230)

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Dart making is in high production at the Thunderbird Atlatl shop! Bob Berg is busy getting in supplies and preparing both wood and cane darts for the remaining fall and winter months. Meanwhile, we are also working to make sure that we have plenty of atlatls on hand for the holiday season. If you are thinking of ordering an atlatl set for the holiday season, give us a call at 800-836-4520 and we can help you with any questions you might have.

There are still a few an atlatl events scheduled for November including a couple of indoor contests in November – thanks to Doug Bassett! – and a hunt scheduled for this weekend in Missouri. Check out the information below:

Nov. 7

Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC 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

Nov. 7-8

Rabbit and Coyote Hunt Nov. 7 & 8
La Monte, Missouri
Dusk and dawn coyote calling hunts. Day time rabbit hunts with beagles & ISAC .
Contact: Kevin Brauer @ brauer14us@yahoo.com or
Ron Mertz @ devoemertz@sbcglobal.net ((314) 628-9376).

November 7 & 8-Frosty Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming November 11 & 30 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.

Nov. 14

San Marcos, Texas
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
For more info contact: martybobcat@yahoo.com

Nov. 15

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

Nov. 21

Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC 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

Nov. 27

Turkey Toss
Klimowicz residence, Fenton, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
12 – 5 p.m.
Potlatch
For updated information check www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan: primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

Nov. 28

Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn: Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949-347-1230)

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Here are some upcoming atlatl events for the end of October and through November

Oct. 30-31

Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope Park Ohio ROAR days
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Steve Barnett barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

Oct. 31

Ninth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw
Blackwater Draw, New Mexico
The site is located along the road to Cannon Air Force Base (State Highway 467), about 6 miles north of Portales and 1 mile north of the turn to Oasis State Park. Registration and practice will start at 9:00 AM, with the Target Round begins at 10:00. The ISAC round will take place in the afternoon.
There will also be a flint-working demonstration and possibly other primitive skills at the site.
Contact: David.Batten@enmu.edu or (505) 562-2750

Nov. 7

Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC 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

Nov. 7-8

Rabbit and Coyote Hunt
La Monte, Missouri
Dusk and dawn coyote calling hunts. Day time rabbit hunts with beagles & ISAC .
Contact: Kevin Brauer @ brauer14us@yahoo.com or
Ron Mertz @ devoemertz@sbcglobal.net ((314) 628-9376).

Nov. 7-8
Nov. 11
Nov. 30

November 7 & 8-Frosty Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming November 11 & 30 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.

Nov. 14

San Marcos, Texas
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
For more info contact: martybobcat@yahoo.com

Nov. 15

Pasadena, California
In conjunction with a monthly Bowmaking/Flintknapping/Atlatl Gathering
ISAC Contest (only) & ; Atlatl & Dart making and throwing clinics
Check the atlatl discussion forums at www.PaleoPlanet.net for further information or contact Tom Mills at (626) 794-9158 or paleoaleo@yahoo.com

Nov. 21

Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC 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

Nov. 27

Turkey Toss
Klimowicz residence, Fenton, Michigan
3-D, ISAC
12 – 5 p.m.
Potlatch
For updated information check www.michiganatlatl.org
For more information contact Jim Gilligan: primitive1@chartermi.net or (810) 599-6881

Nov. 28

Laguna Niguel, California
Atlatl throw and ISAC. Open to all.
Contact Jim Winn: Paleomanjim@yahoo.com (949-347-1230)

North American Atlatl Competition Events for 2010

Jan. 29-31

Gator Knap-In
Stephen Foster State Park, White Springs, Florida
http://www.floridastateparks.org/stephenfoster/Events.cfm

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

Aug. 26-29

2010 Annual Meeting of the World Atlatl Association

Stone Tool Craftsman Show (Aug 28 & 29 10:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Highbanks Recreation Area, north end of Letchworth State Park – Castile, New York
22nd Annual Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition (State Round, Closest-to-Pin, Distance) Aug 27 & 28.
ISAC, Hoop Toss, Throw Over the Gorge Qualifiers & wooded Animal Round all four days.
Handicapped Mammoth Hunt (Saturday) and Long Distance Accuracy and Atlatl Battle (Sunday).
New York Atlatl Association, Inc. insured event.
Stone Tool Show contact: Dana & Kay Klein 585-365-8048.
Atlatl Competition contact: Douglas Bassett 585-493-3625.

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We enjoyed our visit to the Danvers Historical Society’s atlatl program this past weekend. Snow and rain dampened Sunday’s program but the weather stayed clear on Saturday. Thanks to the Danvers Historical Society and Glenn Mairo for hosting the event.

There a lot of atlatl events coming up this weekend and in the next few weeks. Check out the World Atlatl Association calendar for details.

Here are some events:

Archaeology Open House
DATE & TIME: Saturday, October 24, 12-5pm
LOCATION: R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, Phillips Academy, 180 Main St.
INFORMATION: lrandall@andover.edu
SPONSOR: R.S. Peabody Museum of Archaeology, www.andover.edu/rspeabody
ADMISSION: Free
The Robert S. Peabody Museum will host an archaeology open house complete with trebuchet and atlatl demonstrations (weather permitting). A trebuchet is a large catapult-like device traditionally used to destroy castle walls and an atlatl is an implement used to hurl seven-foot long spears with darts for hunting and warfare. Exhibit galleries featuring highlights from the Museum’s collection of over 500,000 Native American artifacts will also be open.

Atlatl Event, October 25, 10 a.m.
Franklin County Sportsmen’s Club in Deerfield, Mass.

The event is being held in conjunction with the club’s annual fall turkey shoot.

Plans are to teach throwing techniques using different styles of atlatls and darts using hardwood and cane darts and throwers we will provide, and have the materials and hand tools available for those who want to try their hand at crafting a simple spear thrower. There will be some self bows and arrows on hand for those who want to try primitive archery equipment, and materials to make bullroarers, our other featured activity. Primitive bows as well as atlatls are welcome, as well as slinging and other primitive weaponry. The address of the club is:

Franklin County Sportsmen’s Club
721 River Road East Deerfield, Massachusetts

If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Dane Mitchell at: danemitchell@comcast.net

Other atlatl events from the World Atlatl Association site:
Oct. 24:

Dundee Sportsman’s Club
Dundee, Wisconsin Hwy 67.
Starting at noon.. ISAC, & local events.
Contact information: Leonard Riemersma (920) 528-7454 lenmaryr@dotnet.com

Oct. 24

Past Lifeways Celebration (formerly archaeology day)
O’Brien County Conservation Board at the Prairie Heritage Center, Iowa
10am-3pm
Come and celebrate past hunting technologies. Register for an atlatl competition with age and team categories, and an ISAC registered competion. See displays and participate in other activities. Stay for a lecture by Alexander Woods, who started the Iowa Atlatl team at the University of Iowa.
www.prairieheritagecenter.org

Oct. 30-31

Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope Park Ohio ROAR days
ISAC, IASAC and Ohio Atlatl Association local events.
Contact Steve Barnett barnz@juno.com 740-698-6553 or
Ray Strischek ohioatlatl@hotmail.com 740-593-2365

Oct. 31

**RESCHEDULED**
Ninth Annual Blackwater Draw Atlatl Throw
Blackwater Draw, New Mexico
The site is located along the road to Cannon Air Force Base (State Highway 467), about 6 miles north of Portales and 1 mile north of the turn to Oasis State Park. Registration and practice will start at 9:00 AM, with the Target Round begins at 10:00. The ISAC round will take place in the afternoon.
There will also be a flint-working demonstration and possibly other primitive skills at the site.
Contact: David.Batten@enmu.edu or (505) 562-2750

Nov. 7

Indoor Shoot at Jim’s Pro Shop – Shortsville, New York
ISAC, IASAC 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

Nov. 7-8

Rabbit and Coyote Hunt
La Monte, Missouri
Dusk and dawn coyote calling hunts. Day time rabbit hunts with beagles & ISAC .
Contact: Kevin Brauer @ brauer14us@yahoo.com or
Ron Mertz @ devoemertz@sbcglobal.net ((314) 628-9376).

Nov. 7-8
Nov. 11
Nov. 30

November 7 & 8-Frosty Blanket atlatl throw & ISAC. Cheyenne, Wyoming November 11 & 30 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.

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