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Saddle Up, Pardners—the February Howler Has Arrived!

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Howdy 5 Dogs Creek Posse,

Grab your hats, hitch your horses, and pour a cup o’ cowboy coffee—
’cause the February 2026 Howler just rolled into town like a stagecoach on two wheels!

This month’s issue is packed tighter than a gambler’s vest pocket:

The Mayor’s Anvil — Mayor Fordyce Beals is hammerin’ out wisdom hotter than a blacksmith’s forge, this time tellin’ tales of the Gatling gun and the curious ways “good ideas” can blow up like a misfired shotgun shell.

⭐ Sheriff’s Log — Sheriff Lap Dog has the full rundown from the January goings‑on, rain delays, clean shooters, Wild Bunch fun, and a reminder that the February match is Jan 31 – Feb 1, with Winter Hours in effect. (Because Mother Nature is a fickle ol’ gal.)

Extra Shootin’! Don’t forget we’re also shootin’ again Feb. 7—one week early so we don’t get caught in a Valentine’s Day ambush.

Campfire Potluck — Friday appetizers & Saturday grub. Bring food, friends, and your very best tall tales.

History Corner — Wanderin’ with Utah Blaine brings us the wild, tangled, pistol‑packin’ saga of Belle Starr, the Bandit Queen herself.

Territorial Governor’s Notes and Range Wranglers’ Notes — More wisdom on the way, so keep your eyes peeled like a lookout at high noon.

Load up on all this and more in the latest February 2026 Howler—
where the stories are tall, the guns are loud, and the coffee is questionable but strong.

Download The 2026 FEBRUARY HOWLER

See y’all on the range

The January Howler is here!

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From the Mayor’s tale of the mighty clipper David Crockett to Sheriff Lap Dog’s frosty shootouts, and Utah Blaine’s story of “Stagecoach Mary,” this issue is packed with frontier spirit.

Friday night appetizers
Saturday potluck
Weekend matches

Winter hours in effect – saddle up at 9:30 Saturdays!

Read the full Howler and join the posse at 5 Dogs Creek. #OldWest #CowboyAction #5DogsCreek

2026-JANUARY HOWLER

Saddle Up for December at 5 Dogs Creek!

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Howdy, partners!
The December edition of The Howler is hot off the press, and it’s packed with news straight from the frontier. From the Mayor’s tale of the telegraph that tamed the Wild West to the Sheriff’s roundup of November’s She-Bang success, we’ve got stories that’ll make you tip your hat.

Mark your calendars:

  • December Match – Dec 6–7
  • Winter Hours – Saturdays open at 9:30 AM, shooting starts at 10:15
  • Friday Night Fun – Hot dogs and appetizers by the campfire on Jan 2

Grab your gear, keep your powder dry, and join us for some rootin’-tootin’ cowboy action!
Read the full Howler here:

https://5dogscreek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-DECEMBER-HOWLER.pdf

🐾 The Howler at 5 Dogs Creek – November 2025 Edition 🐾

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Saddle Up, Pardners – It’s She-Bang Season!

📣 Hear ye, hear ye! The November winds are blowin’ in a whole heap of excitement at 5 Dogs Creek, and the latest edition of The Howler is hotter than a branding iron on a summer day!

🌵 Featured in this issue:

  • The 18th Annual She-Bang Charity Match – Hosted by the ladies of 5 Dogs Creek, this two-day shootin’ extravaganza (Nov 1–2) is packed with stages, raffles, Dog-Nabbits, and a whole lotta heart. All proceeds go to the Ronald McDonald House in Bakersfield.
  • 🍔 Friday Night Hot Dog Feed & Saturday Potluck – Bring an appetizer Friday and your best “Fast Food” themed dish Saturday night. Plates and utensils provided – just bring your appetite!
  • 🤠 Cowboy Swap Meet – Buy, sell, trade, or barter your cowboy gear all weekend long.
  • 🏕️ Free Camping on the Range – Friday through Monday. No pre-registration, just good ol’ fashioned hospitality.

 

📰 Also in this issue:

  • Mayor Fordyce Beals shares tips on shotgun shell crimping in “The Mayor’s Anvil.”
  • Sheriff Lap Dog’s roundup of October’s Gunfighter Throwdown and a look ahead to December’s holiday match.
  • A Wild West tale of Laura Bullion, the “Thorny Rose of the Wild Bunch.”
  • SASS Shooter’s Handbook highlights and safety updates.

📍 Location: 5 Dogs Creek, Bakersfield, CA
📬 Contact Info & Council Roster: From the Mayor to the Telegraph Operator, all your town leaders are listed in this issue.

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2025 NOVEMBER HOWLER

🤠 OCTOBER EDITION — 5 DOGS CREEK HOWLER 🐾

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🌵Howdy, Folks of 5 Dogs Creek!

As the autumn winds start whistlin’ through the canyon and the tumbleweeds roll a little slower, it’s time to saddle up for the October edition of your favorite frontier dispatch: The 5 Dogs Creek Howler!

This month, the prairie’s buzzin’ with talk of the most rootin’-tootin’ showdown this side of the Pecos…

BUDDY LOVE’S GUNFIGHTER THROWDOWN

October 4th & 5th, 2025

Steel yourself for two days of grit, glory, and gunsmoke as pistoleros from across the territory descend on 5 Dogs Creek for Buddy Love’s legendary “Gunfighter Throwdown.” Whether you have shot gunfighter style before or are wanting to try it for the first time without feeling like the town fool, this match is for you. (Don’t worry, if you don’t want to shoot gunfighter style, you can always shoot your prefered sass style.)

So polish your boots, dust off your hat, and get ready to holler louder than a coyote at moonrise.

Stay wild, stay kind, and keep your powder dry.
Until next time, this is your telegraph operator, Whiskey T.F Bottles, signing off with a tip of the hat and a wink to the west.

🪶 “May your trails be crooked, winding, and lead to the most interesting people.