Old Mines, Missouri is a small little town situated kinda in the east-central part of Missouri. They also have a nice Black powder shoot there too. Here are some pictures that were from this event in February of 2024. Pictures were taken by my brother Earl.
This year was at a new location. It was across the street from the old location. Very nice accommodations and staff. Weather was another issue. The lowest temperature I saw was -13F air temperature with -39F windchill. Snow was all around and snow drifts caused parts of I-80 interstate to shut down. I was surprised at how many vendors and the public did show up for this show. Looking forward to next year’s convention! Below Read More …
The fawn is bark tanned and the rest is a 3-4 ounce veg tan cowhide. All is handstitched with linen thread 7-8 stitches per inch. Rolled edge at top of the yoke apron. Flat bound edge around the flap and the opening. 2 brass buckles give plenty of adjustment. 4 game hangers are attached to the leather covered O-rings. There is a smaller front pocket on front of main bag underneath main flap. Pocket is Read More …
Small bark tan hunting pouch with a small gusset. Pouch features a heart on front of the bellows and a small pocket on backside of pouch. Cowhide strap that has bark tan sewn on for extra strength. Lined with red striped ticking. Strap is also adjustable with buckle. Hand pinked welts throughout bag. SOLD
Lewis Wetzel (Death Wind) inspired fowler bag is made out of bark tan deer hide. Rolled edges and short fringe everywhere. Inside is a full width divider and a small pocket. On the backside is a pocket and a Andy Hawkins knife which is attached to the bag. In addition it features leather wrapped D-rings and a cowhide strap that has 2 hand forged buckles. There is also a gusset in the bag for extra Read More …
This small curved hunting pouch is made out of bark tan deer hide. It is lined with heavy linen. Leather welted with short fringe. Small pocket inside. Cowhide strap with adjustable buckle. In addition to the flap is weighted with 2 smashed 40 caliber round balls. SOLD
This cowhide kidney shaped double pouch is quite unique. Features a leather hinged flap that has a rolled edge. Each side of this pouch has a gusset. There is also a small pocket inside as well. Cowhide strap with adjustable buckle. Short fringed leather welts throughout. SOLD
Had a great time at the CLA show in Lexington, Kentucky. Furthermore, I met some people that I follow online in person. Seen some really COOL stuff!!! Got to hang with my heroes. Had my saddlebags on display on the New & Aspiring Artist table. I sold every one of my pouches! It was awesome. One of my pouches was part of a display that won “Best of Show”. So many incredible artist and talented Read More …
Bark tan deer hide with heavy canvas lined on inside. There is a small gusset on the bottom. In addition all welts are hand pinked. Flap has three, 40 caliber round balls smashed into a circle and sewn in to add weight to the flap. Small offset pocket inside. Cowhide strap with buckle for adjustment. SOLD
This small pouch is constructed out of 2 ounce calf skin and in addition, it is lined with heavy blue striped ticking. The strap is 5-6 ounce cowhide and features a hand forged buckle and keeper by Larry Callahan. This pouch has rolled edges around the opening and around the flap. There is a small pocket on the front to store small items in. Inside the pouch also is a small pocket. SOLD