Hello the camp!
We have details on some great events and camps coming up in Fall of 2023.
Details are posted for the Plum Creek Brigade, Texas Associaton of Buckskinners, Texas Free Trappers, and the Ranger Springs Skinners.
Event details are here. Hope to see you at Rendezvous!
Spring has sprung and it’s time to get back into the woods for some of your favorite events!
Check out the events page to see what’s happening near you.
There’s been a change of location for the Texas Association of Buckskinners Spring Rendezvous.
The voo will now be at:
927 Backwoods Rd, Cameron, TX 76520-5047
Flier is below or you can find more details on the Events page!
From “Just Josh,” TAB Quartermaster:
Apologies for the delay in providing this to everyone… The Board held off on making the decision on moving forward with the Fall ‘vous until we got a good idea if the Governor would be issuing any orders that would affect our having a gathering of this size.
There is cut and deadfall wood onsite… please bring water for your camp.Remember that this is an election year for the Club Officers,,, The President, Vice-President, and Quartermaster positions’ terms will end at this ‘vous and will be up for election during the business meeting Saturday before the prize blanket. If you have been thinking about serving in one of these positions, but weren’t sure about the duties, please talk to one of us during the ‘vous.President – “Big” John DonahooVice President – “Blackpowder” Jim BransonQuartermaster – “Just” Josh Kuntz
From Big John Donahoo
It is with a heavy heart I must announce the cancellation of the 2020 TAB Spring Rendezvous April 3rd-5th. The Board of Directors had already been in communication with one another about the subject when we received word last night that the landowner has asked that we not come onto her property until the corona virus outbreak settles down.
That said, the landowner does want us to have a TAB Rendezvous on her property in the future and suggested we come in October 2020 for the Fall Rendezvous. After discussing it with the other Board members we decided to do just that. Andrew Lewis has asked that his election as Booshway be deferred to the Fall 2020 Rendezvous. The Board agrees with that request.
The 2020 TAB Fall Rendezvous will be held on that property near Paige, Texas October 23-25, 2020 with Andrew Lewis as Booshway and Ronnie Spence as Segundo.
The Board of Directors will be happy to answer any questions any of our members may have regarding the subject.
Please stay safe and be good to one another.
For the Board of Directors,
Big John
John Donahoo
TAB President
2018-2020
From John Donahoo, President – Texas Association of Buckskinners
Good evening friends & neighbors,
The time is once again upon us for the Christmas Rendezvous at Presidio la Bahia in Goliad, Texas. The dates for this year’s event are December 6th, 7th & 8th, 2019.
After a last minute change of cast, Cuz will be our Booshway. If you are able to assist with running events please give him a call asap. His cell number is: (281) 513-7685
As a reminder, this event IS open to the general public, and we are NOT able to have any firearms competitions at this rendezvous.
We will have knife & hawk, fire starting, archery and cooking contests. If you have ideas for any other non-firearm related events, please contact Cuz to discuss those ideas.
If you paid your annual TAB dues in October, you are covered for this event.. If you have not paid annual dues, you may do so at this event, or you may pay the $20 camp fee.
Water and showers are available on site. Please bring firewood. There are a limited number of beds available inside the barracks. These will be on a first come, first served basis.
For the Board of Directors,
John Donahoo
TAB President
2018-2020
The big one is finally here folks!! TAB is hosting our 40th annual Fall Rendezvous October 26th-28th, 2018. Come join us in camp near North Zulch, Texas for Shinin’ Times and lots of fun!
Events include rifle & pistol, knife & hawk, primitive fire starting, primitive archery and a few other shenanigans thrown in for good fun for everyone.
Firewood is available on site, BRING YOUR OWN WATER! There is no potable water source on site.
Please share this event with other buckskinners/reenactors who would be interested, but make sure they know this a time period correct encampment that requires pre-1840’s dress and camp gear. This event is not open to the general public or anyone in street clothes.
Please see the attached flier for further details.
The TAB Board of Directors is serving as Booshway for this event. Please contact one of the club officers with any questions.
President: John Donahoo (817) 507-6303
Vice President: Jim Branson (361) 935-8372
Secretary/Treasurer: Josh Kuntz ((512) 619-9216
Advisor: Robert Garcia ((512) 296-9951
Advisor: Scott York (979255-8324
Here are the details on the Texas Association of Buckskinners Fall 2017 Rendezvous, being held at the W.B. Ranch in Aquilla, Texas:
Events will include:
Canoe Rifle Shoot; Pistol Shoot; Fire Starting; Primitive Archery; Knife & Hawk; Canoe Jousting; Fishing Contest; Tea Time
If you would like to have a cooking contest, pie contest, or any other event please contact the Booshway with details and someone to run the event.
Bring CANOES and PADDLES if you have any available!!
If you plan to participate in the canoe rifle shoot or canoe jousting, you MUST provide your own U.S. Coast Guard approved Type III PFD (personal flotation device)
BRING FIREWOOD (BE PREPARED FOR A BURN BAN)
WATER AVAILABLE ON SITE
All T.A.B. rules apply. Pre-1840 dress and camps REQUIRED after set-up. No vehicles in camp after 9:00am Saturday October 28th.
This is the weekend before Halloween, so be sure to have some tricks or treats for any lil’ beasties that may come wandering through camp Saturday night.
T.A.B. will be holding an election for our two Advisory Board Member positions prior to Tea Time on Saturday. These positions are both for three (3) year terms. The advisory members assist the Board of Directors in club business matters. To have your name placed on the ballot you must be a paid T.A.B. member, be nominated and accept the nomination. Please do not nominate anyone for these positions without discussing it with them first. Voting will be conducted by anonymous written ballot. Current T.A.B. membership required to receive and cast a ballot.
This is also the weekend for annual dues renewal. $40.00 for a family membership; $25.00 for an individual.
WORK DAY SATURDAY OCTOBER 21st, 2017
Booshway:
Bill “Bobcat” Brewer (254) 749-6550
Segundo:
Josh “Just Josh” Kuntz (512) 619-9216
A State of Texas fishing license is required by law to fish in the Brazos River.
New events have been posted for Texas Association of Buckskinners, Texas Free Trappers, and a brand new location for Comanche Peak Muzzleloaders.
Check out the Events page for more details!
From Big John Donahoo:
I have spoken to the Leon County Judge’s Office today in reference to the burn ban variance I requested for the Club on Tuesday. The Leon County Judge has denied our request for a variance on the burn ban. There will be NO FIRES at TAB Fall Rendezvous next weekend. This includes metal fire pits & braziers. Please come prepared with either propane or alternative fuel stoves/cookers.
The 10-day forecast does call for rain next Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, but the County Judge’s Office says it is highly unlikely the Judge will issue any burn ban variances unless a majority of Leon County receives substantial rainfall. I will monitor the area weather and request the variance again if that rain does occur, but at this point it will have to be a “cold camp”.
For the Board of Directors,
John Donahoo
TAB President 2014-2016