WE ARE BUSY GETTING READY FOR WINTER PLANS. WE HAVE THE BIG GAME FEAST AND GUN BASH ON FEBUARY 15 2009. WE HAVE A FOUNDATION THAT IS GOING TO HELP US GET MORE MAINSTREAM, OR MORE AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS. SIMPLY BY USING A BUILDING I ALREADY HAVE. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE UP COMING YEAR. PLEASE SEND US A CONTRIBUTION IF YOU CAN, ANY CONTRIBUTION IS APPRECIATED. WE ARE RAISING $250,000.00 FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE MUCH LARGER MUSEUM SITE, CLASSROOMS, RESTAURANT, GUN SHOP, GUNSMITHING SHOP, AND OF COURSE THE LODGE. PLEASE JOIN US……….

Team Keslar took 6 hunters to western Alaska for a combo hunt. The hunters were Monte MCcfadden,Dennis Marcelli,Armour Mellon,Don and Dave Francois, and myself Jack Keslar. We were after Caribou primarily, but that proved difficult. So we started to see bears, grizzlies, and black bears everywhere. That explained the lack of caribou and moose. So we turned our attention to Grizzlies…We scored 2 big grizzlies, in fact world class grizzlies. Dr. Dennis Marcelli scored a giant 9′ grizzly. Armour Mellon scored a even larger one at 9′2″ squared. Skulls measured at 25.5 inches ,and 27.5 respectivley. Alaska Fish and Game was very happy that we got those two predators out of that ecosystem or territory. It was a tuff hunt for all involved,but was a big adventure any way you look at it. Jim Hodge of Hodges Outffiting was short handed , but that did not stop us. I helped giude. That is why I have my Alaskan Guide license. It was all good, hope to talk to some of you soon…..Jack Keslar

I headed to fishing camp on June 17 2008 returned July 8 2008. We had a great year with the King salmon run. It started out slowly but turned on great. We had 24 fisherman this year and they all filled there tags for king salmon. The average cooler weighed about 60 lbs. The largest fish caught was 30lbs-41 inches long. The Nushagak River has become part of the Museums yearly missions. This year we are adding a white fish to the exhibits for Alaska, caught and donated by Dr. Michael Phelps. Micheal and I only fished one morning together, but had a great time. Mike was accompanied by his son Patrick, and Dr.David Maguire and his son David. Everyone had a great time. I cant wait until next year. If anyone wants to go fishing just contact me and we will set you up……good fishing

I hope every free American knows that our Supreme Court is getting ready to rule and make official your Second Amendment Right to keep and Bear Arms, or not your right to keep and bear arms. That is right the Liberals have it on the pinicle of yes or no. What if those 9 Justices see that you dont have the right to bear arms. Your Government has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt they can not protect you, but are going to take away the ability for you to protect yourself. Believe it boys and girls. Ralf Nader as president? He is the best choice at this point in time. What are you going to do? What happens when guns are illegal. When you are not allowed to own a gun for protection of you and your family. It all is due out in June. So I hope you all are ready. June is coming quik. jack

Do you all know that there were 33 United States Senators that you all put into office that voted against English as the official language of the United States of America….If you think I am kidding look it up….Two Notibles are for sure, Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama. I am not saying that McCain is any better with his wishy washy mind set, but we cant vote for people that are not American. Their objective is get as many illegal aliens legal in time to vote for the democratic party. It is just my opinion, but look around you it is everywhere, gas ,food, everything you they got you hooked on they are tightening the screws on the middle class. Soon no more middle class. As Donald Trump said, and it is true as ever, get rich now or you never will get anything extra in your life……Big Mexico all over again. That is your political message from the museum.

The Big Game Feast and Gun bash was a Success on febuary 10 2008. We had over 150 people show up in support of the Museum, fun was had by all. All guns were given away along with many door prizes. Nothing but good. Thank you to all who participated in our event. special thanks to On Point Outfitters for the bird hunt donation, and Rosalie’s Little Italy for the Catering. The food was the best you can eat anywhere, and especially the wild game fare. We had moose, deer, pheasant, elk, and turkey. All of you who donated wild game thank you………Jack W.W.M

The drawing was held by the pa. daily evening number on Febuary 9 2008, the winning number was 237, Our winner of the Hunt of a Lifetime is Monte Mcfadden of Bunkerhill wva. I have known Monte for about 15 years now, and I know how much he has wanted to go to Alaska and hunt the big game. He will be with my self Jack Keslar and Team Keslar on September 1 thru 9th 2008. Congrats Monte we will have a great hunt. Your a quality man, and freind……jack

Jack Keslar, and Bruce Matthews are at it again. We are headed to Kansas were the giant whitetail roams, and usually dies of old age. Paradise Land & Cattle Co. Dr Fritz Farmers place. It will be the second year in a row that we have drawn a tag in heaven for whitetailed deer. The last time we were there we scored some giant bucks, Bruce took a 175 b&c with a broken Main beam. Can you amagine 175 with a broken main beam, that means over 200 inches of horns with all his points. That is pretty hard to beat. I promise we will try, and try hard. We get a little bonus, we get to trap some Bobcats while we are there. I can’t wait to get there. November 24-07 can’t get here fast enough………..will report our success later……

Report: trip summary : It was beyond our expectations for sure. Myself and Dr. matthews scored our first reo-grand gobblers, #2 we each took our share of wild ringneck pheasants.Three we each collected two huge whitetails, one 9 pointer that the good Dr. took at the mid 160s, mine was a perfect ten point in the 140s.. Each of the deer weighed in excess of 300lbs. Neddless to say we rebooked for next year before we left. The deer herd has been developed and maintained for over 15 years on this ranch. 4 bow hunters,2 blackpowder hunters, and 4 rifle hunters, get to sit in paradise Land and cattle co.ranches stands. That is it. That is why they have trophy deer in the 200pt class. It is a first class operation, and first class accomodations. First class period, it gets TEAM KESLARS FIVE STAR DESTINATION AWARD………………….JACK TEAM KESLAR

Jack Keslar, Bruce Matthews, and Dennis Marcelli of the Wilderness wildlife Museum took a little trip to Mankins Ranch in Cambell county Wyoming. Date was Oct, 8 07/ Oct, 14 07. We were on a muledeer & antelope combination hunt. We were very successful. We each got a beutiful antelope All over 14 inches in length. Bruce harvested a nice 5×4 muledeer, and Dennis got himself a Big 4×4. You should see the pictures. I have been hunting with Bill Mankin for seventeen years now, and it seems to just get better. I was holding out for the really big one so left with out my muledeer. It is not the first time I have left some big deer get away. It was very nice to site see while we were in and out of the great state of Wyoming. We saw Mt. Rushmore,(In South Dakota), and the Devils tower(In Wyoming). Did you know the Devils Tower was the first U.S. National Landmark? Of course Tedddy Roosevelt was the driving force behind it. It is un-real to drive up to you can see it for thirty miles as you start towards it. Mt. Rushmore is one of the most majestic places on earth to see. Thank you Gutsom Borglum………

It is almost time to start thinking about spending some time in the big woods. Jack Keslar, Dr, Bruce Matthews, and Dr Dennis Marcelli are set for several mule deer, Whitetail, and antelope hunts all over the wild wild west..1st trip will to be to the great state of Wyoming. The state that I personally started my big game hunting career. We will be guests on the Mankin Ranch. Bill Mankin has been a friend of mine since 1990.I have taken a few nice mule deer buck from his ranch. It delites me to be able to take my two Dr. buddies to the place I fell in love with big game..That is not all. We will be in Kansas for whitetail, and Colorado for the finally with big Mule deer..I hope someone reads this and wants to accompany us on some expeditions. If you sponsor the museum you have that oppertunity. Team Keslar is going to have a big fall. how about you??Email us jack@wildernesswildlife.org