23rd Annual, Fred Wilkening Memorial Rifle Rodeo

[Dick284]

Will be hosted by the Evergreen Shooting Club(Drayton Valley) on:
August 8, 2015

This is a low compete level, family oriented, shooting event, geared towards rifle hunters of all ages, and experience levels.

The event consists of 8 life like targets (3 moving) shot at distances from 25 yards to 300-350yards.

The event is open to any Alberta legal big game hunting rifle with any types of sights(distances changed for iron sights).

The event is open to youths <17 yrs of age. (sorry Pit Boss but you have to shoot as an adult)
All women, and males.

The event starts at 8:00 am sharp, with the gate opening at 7:00 for sign up etc.

This event will cost you $40.00 if you are a club member, and $50.00 if you are a non member.

There is a social gathering at the RV camping area Friday night, as well as a supper and fireside social following the event on Saturday.

Camping is free, and details on the supper are in the works.

There will be a cap of 45 shooters total all categories combined.

Pre registration will begin on July 1. Requiring full payment ahead of time (August 1)

I can be PM'd for questions, and registration.

[Skytop B]

I think I'm all matched out for the summer but hope to try this again.

[wolf308]

Cool. Thx. I'll try to make it

[gitrdun]

[gitrdun]

This thread should be at the top.

[tchardy1972]

I'm in.

[Opalsasquatch]

Should I be worried? I'm already worried about making a fool of myself.....and now a cryptic yellow shirt threat... I'd better do some more shooting this weekend. I've never shot in one of these, hopefully you guys won't laugh at me too much

[Lefty-Canuck]

Originally Posted by Opalsasquatch

Should I be worried? I'm already worried about making a fool of myself.....and now a cryptic yellow shirt threat... I'd better do some more shooting this weekend. I've never shot in one of these, hopefully you guys won't laugh at me too much

Fear not! The yellow shirt....once the shoot starts the smack talk ends. The fun ensues.

LC

[FallAirFever]

Originally Posted by Opalsasquatch

Should I be worried? I'm already worried about making a fool of myself.....and now a cryptic yellow shirt threat... I'd better do some more shooting this weekend. I've never shot in one of these, hopefully you guys won't laugh at me too much

That should be your last worry. This is a great group of guys that I found very friendly. In my mind the shooting was almost secondary to just getting out and being with a bunch of good guys. I had planned on going this year until other family things got in the way.
Have fun, I'm a little jealous of you. Enjoy Duceman's cooking be ready for some friendly banter, some great prizes, some humbling and fun shooting.

If you have some shooting / reloading supplies to horse trade with there is some of that going on as well. Take some extra cash incase someone has some goodies you want to buy and the cash shoot.

Dang I wish I was going...

Edit. Don't forget sunglasses, if the gleam off Lefty's head doesn't get you the glow from Gitrdun's ammo box surely will!

[Lefty-Canuck]

Out of respect for the children's eyes....I will wear a hat, and pants this year.

LC

[Lefty-Canuck]

Mooseknuckle asked me to post this closed circuit TV still frame video evidence of Gitrdun's last doctor trip...

Don't shoot the messenger...

[tchardy1972]

Originally Posted by Opalsasquatch

Should I be worried? I'm already worried about making a fool of myself.....and now a cryptic yellow shirt threat... I'd better do some more shooting this weekend. I've never shot in one of these, hopefully you guys won't laugh at me too much

You dont have much to worry about. Heck, I haven't pulled a trigger in over two weeks now. I haven't even sat down to load ammo yet. Now that I said that I have to go.

[Opalsasquatch]

You guys are going to laugh at me anyways because I'm bringing the 375 ruger haha, might be overkill, but what better practice for hunting season then this

[fish_e_o]

is the camping area at the range?

also i like the idea of the 375

[tchardy1972]

Originally Posted by fish_e_o

is the camping area at the range?

also i like the idea of the 375

That's what I've been told. There is a link to a map on the first page of this thread. I haven't quiet wrapped my head around it yet but I hope there are some signs.

[FallAirFever]

The area for camping is just outside the gates of the range. When you get there you can't miss it.

Get there early for a good spot!

Have fun guys, straight shooting.

[tchardy1972]

What's the best way there coming from the south?

[Opalsasquatch]

Can't wait! Decided to load the camper today and stay at least Friday night, Saturday night not sure yet

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Opalsasquatch

Can't wait! Decided to load the camper today and stay at least Friday night, Saturday night not sure yet

Ya gotta stay Saturday night..... That's almost as much fun as the shoot itself.

[wolf308]

Gonna try my darnest to make her there dick. So busy at work I get home for a day and then back at it. But I will just not answer my phone for the 3 days centre ing on the 8 th.

Allready missed a seperate shooting event cause of work.

See y'all soon

Hey who's got an extra bunk bed or something for me ??

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by wolf308

Gonna try my darnest to make her there dick. So busy at work I get home for a day and then back at it. But I will just not answer my phone for the 3 days centre ing on the 8 th.

Allready missed a seperate shooting event cause of work.

See y'all soon

Hey who's got an extra bunk bed or something for me ??

My rig is full up, but I'll pack the tent along just in case.

I'm sure somebody will have a table you can sleep on or under in an RV, mind you.

[Dick284]

I've consulted two different long range weather forecasts for the 8th, and things look like we are in for good conditions on the day of the shoot.

Here's hoping, and we go, rain or shine, incase anyone is wondering.