The Dust Has Settled at 5 Dogs Creek (Thanks to some rain)

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This past Saturday and Sunday’s 5 Dogs Creek Bonus Matches are officially in the books, and we’re mighty grateful to everyone who came out and braved a weather forecast that couldn’t quite make up its mind.

Despite the looming clouds and threats from the sky, shooters showed up ready to ride, shoot, and have a fine old time. Thanks to all who participated—you helped make the weekend a great success.

✅ Match results are now posted—be sure to check them out and see how the weekend shook out.

We’d also like to extend a heartfelt thank‑you to:

  • Bandon Iron and Shotgun Lynn for all their hard work on and around the range, keeping things clean, safe, and lookin’ top‑notch.
  • Lap Dog and Miss Barah lee Missditt for their fine craftsmanship and elbow grease in putting together the new staging tables. They’re already earning their keep.

Thanks again to everyone who came out, pitched in, and made the weekend a blast. We’ll see you down the trail at the next match!

5 Dogs Creek Easter Weekend Score Roundup!

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Well now, gather ‘round the Easter Basket, folks, and peel some foil off them chocolates, ‘cause the scores from the Saturday, April 4th 5 Dogs Creek match are hot off the press and ready for your inspectin’.

We had ourselves a mighty fine turnout — shooters slingin’ lead, laughin’, and generally havin’ more fun than a jackrabbit in a carrot patch. The targets didn’t stand a chance, though a few of ‘em sure put up a fight.The full scores are now posted, so feel free to mosey on over and see how your name shook out in the tally. Whether you shot clean, shot fast, or just shot somewhere in the vicinity, we’re glad you came out to play.

And since this here weekend is a special one… A big, hearty Happy Easter to every last cowpoke, cowgirl, and honorary varmint in our 5 Dogs Creek family! May your day be filled with peace, good company, and enough chocolate to keep you hoppin’ ‘til next Tuesday.Thanks again for ridin’ with us, and we’ll see y’all back on the range real soon.Happy trails and Happy Easter!

-W.T.F Bottles

Git Yer Spurs Ready — The April 5 Dogs Creek Howler Has Risen!

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Howdy there, you fine 5 Dogs Creek folks!

Word just came gallopin’ down the trail, kickin’ up dust and spookin’ every jackrabbit from here to Bakersfield — the April Edition of the 5 Dogs Creek Howler has officially rolled into town!

This month’s issue is chock‑full of:

  • Mayor Beals’ latest historical hot iron, laid out fresh from the forge
  • Sheriff Lap Dog’s Log, includin’ match updates, hour changes, and more reasons not to be late
  • April match schedules, bonus shoots, and a reminder that Easter Sunday the range is tighter than a tick on a hound
  • A grass‑growing saga, lawnmowers on standby, and a work party comin’ up
  • A rip‑roarin’ tale of Cattle Kate courtesy of Utah Blaine
  • Clean shooters, announcements, and the usual tomfoolery you know and love

So polish your boots, check your ammo, and pour yourself a strong cup o’ cowboy coffee —
your April Howler is ready for readin’, hootin’, and hollerin’!

2026 APRIL HOWLER

Keep your powder dry, and your eyes on the sights,
W.T.F Bottles

5 Dogs Creek Match Scores Recap (Feb 28 & March 1st 2026)

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What a fine weekend we just had out at 5 Dogs Creek — near ’bout perfect weather, the kind that makes a cowboy forget his chores and reach straight for his shootin’ irons. A big ol’ thank‑ya to everyone who saddled up and came out to send some lead downrange. And tip your hats, folks — Fordyce Beals deserves a hearty round of applause for dreamin’ up those mighty fine stages. Scores are hitched to this message for your inspectin’.

Saturday 2/28/2026

Sunday 3/1/2026

Now don’t go hangin’ up your spurs just yet. Next Saturday, March 7th, 5 Dogs Creek will be hostin’ another Bonus Monthly Match. We’ll be runnin’ on winter hours, which means:

  • Registration opens at 9:30 AM
  • Shooter’s meeting at 10:00 AM sharp

After that, we’ll let the smoke roll.

Looking forward to seein’ y’all back on the firing line.

Hear Ye! The March Howler Is A‑Howlin’ Again! – March Edition

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Howdy there, 5 Dogs Creek Posse!

Kick off yer boots, and gather ‘round —
because the March Edition of the 5 Dogs Creek Howler has come thunderin’ into town faster than a jackrabbit on a junebug.

This month’s Howler is packed fuller than a stagecoach trunk, includin’:

  •  Match updates from Sheriff Lap Dog (confusion included at no extra charge!)
  •  The Mayor’s Anvil, where Mayor Fordyce Beals dishes out frontier knowledge hotter than a fresh‑forged horseshoe
  •  Upcoming matches, winter hours, potlucks & all the goin’-ons around our dusty little settlement
  •  History spotlights, including a rootin’-tootin’ feature on none other than Annie Oakley
  •  New unloading tables on every bay — come admire ‘em in all of their spacious glory.
  •  Clean shooters, bonus match notes, range wrangler updates, and more frontier fun

So hitch up your wagon and mosey on over to read the full issue.
You’re sure to learn somethin’, laugh at somethin’, and maybe even wonder how we keep this place runnin’.

 Your March Howler awaits — grab it before the coyotes do!
2026 MARCH HOWLER

Whiskey T.F Bottles – Telegraph Operator
Where the dust is flyin’, the iron is ringin’, and the stories get taller every month

Saturday’s Bonus Match Results

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Howdy folks!

A big ol’ thank ya kindly to all you brave cowpokes who saddled up and rode on out for the February 7th 5 Dogs Creek Bonus Match. The weather was prettier than a fresh‑polished six‑shooter, and ol’ Bull McFearson once again cooked up five rootin’, tootin’, mind‑twistin’ stages to test our grit, gumption, and general good sense.

Now listen up, partners—our next 5 Dogs Creek match is fixin’ to take place on Saturday, February 28th, and Sunday, March 1st.

Saturday Match

  • Winter hours still in effect
  • Office swings open at 9:30am
  • Shooter’s meetin’ at 10:00am
  • Lead starts flyin’ mighty soon thereafter

Sunday Match

  • Office creaks open at 8:00am
  • Match kicks off at 9:00am sharp

We sure hope to clap eyes on y’all out on the range again—it’s your ridin’, wranglin’, and trigger‑pullin’ that keeps this club alive and the Spirit of the Old West kickin’ like a stubborn mule.

And now, without any more jawin’, here are the results from Saturday’s showdown…

5 Dogs Creek Weekend Results & A Bonus Match Ridin’ Your Way

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Howdy there, folks!

Pull up a chair, tip back your hat, and pour yourself a glass of that sweet brown water, ’cause the results from this past weekend’s 5 Dogs Creek shindigs are now posted and ready for your viewing pleasure. Whether you shot fast, shot clean, or just shot somewhere in the general direction of the targets, we sure appreciate every one of you saddle-worn cowpokes for ridin’ out and joinin’ in on the fun.

A mighty big thank‑ya goes out to the ever‑devious, always‑creative Bull McFearson for dreamin’ up scenarios that kept us on our toes, our holsters warm, and our brains wonderin’ what in tarnation he’d come up with next. Fine work as always, Bull — you keep the West wild.

Now listen up, ’cause this here’s important:
We’re addin’ a bonus match next Saturday, February 7th! That’s right — an extra chance to sling some lead, show off your skills, and maybe even redeem yourself if this weekend’s targets were feelin’ a little too slippery.

We’ll be followin’ our winter hours:

  • Office opens: 9:30 AM
  • Shooter’s meeting: 10:00 AM sharp
  • Lead flies: Shortly after we finish jawin’ at the meeting

So clean them irons, oil up that leather, and get ready for another fine day at 5 Dogs Creek.

Lookin’ forward to seein’ y’all on the firing line!

Happy trails,
Whiskey T.F. Bottles –  5 Dogs Creek Telegraph Operator

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