The Thursday evening 5-stand Derby is back with challenging targets, some great people and one of the best ways going to shorten the long work week.

The official start date is March 12. Shooting gets underway between 5:00 and 5:30. There’s no such thing as being too late, unless of course you show up after dark. Then the targets then become an incredible challenge.

Last year was a great success. Everyone had a good time, we served some brats and dogs on the grill and of course there were some legal libations following the last shot. What really worked out was everyone bringing one of their special wild game treats that we grilled up. The deer tenderloins with that special seasoning were a hit, coming in a close second the cubed duck and goose parts. When asked “what is this” and the reply was “you don’t want to know,” it’s definitely treat time. We had some excellent food and of course the conversation and excuses were good too.

So we’re back…seven to eight traps set for a wide variety of targets that change every week. After all the shots have been fired, we figure up the scores, draw for partners and high score wins. Depending on the number of shooters, we do have at least one payout for high score and two payouts if we have over 12 entries.

Thanks to Mr. Jack Whittle and his challenge, you may even see a battue on the 5-Stand field. I know, just one more target to lower your score.

So to all of you regulars; Art, John, Cheryl, Ted, Jack, Peter, Erik, Mark, Don, Bill, Jim, Steve, Tom, Curt, Dennis, Brad, Mike, Kenny, Kelly, Craig, and others…get ready for March 12^th. The more the better. Come join us. Good shooting, good food, good conversation. What a way to end a day.