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Saving Clays
Shooting trap is a favorite pastime for my family and friends on our property in southern Missouri. As amateurs, we tend to miss a few pigeons. After a few rounds, we pick up the unbroken pigeons. They will not fly from our automatic thrower without breaking, but they will from a hand-thrower. Our young shooters really enjoy picking up the pigeons; it often escalates into a contest to see who can pick up the most.
While it may take a little time, it is definitely worth the effort. It saves us money and extends a fun day of shooting.
Richard Coleman
Pevely, Mo
Thanks for the great shooting tip. With as many targets as I miss, you could extend your shooting for days. It’s great to hear how our NWTF members are introducing their children to the outdoors. Here’s another tip for young target shooters: clay pigeons make great BB gun targets.
Enjoy prize from the Reader Tips closet. — P.J. Perea, Turkey Country senior editor
Friendly competition
For those interested in sporting clays, the NWTF will host its annual Turkey Shoot at the Meadows National Gun Club in Forsyth, Ga., Aug. 20-22.
The Turkey Shoot is one of the top sporting clays events in the country. It offers competitions for men, women and youth in divisions ranging from novice to National Sporting Clays Association masters. And there are fun games for all shooters.
Other shooting competitions include one of the largest NSCA registered sub-gauge events and the five-stand competition. Winners receive cash and prizes.
For a direct link to more information, visit nwtf.org.