SPORTING CLAY SHOOT AT THE BUFFALO CHIP FOR WILDLAND FIREFIGHTER FOUNDATION
SPEARFISH, SD, July 31, 2010 -- On Saturday, September 25 North Zone Fire Management will be hosting the Wildland Firefighter Benefit Sporting Clay Shoot at the Buffalo Chip Shooting Complex in Sturgis, SD. This will be the 2nd event of the Wildland Firefighter Benefit Series to aid the Wildland Firefighter Foundation.
“North Zone Fire Management is excited to host our first ever sporting clay shoot to benefit the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. We’re looking forward to another fun event and it’s a great way to return the favor to the folks who do so much for the wildland firefighter community.” said Rochelle Plocek, Wildland Firefighter Benefit Series coordinator.
“The Wildland Firefighter Benefit Sporting Clay Shoot is shaping up to be a really good time.” said Tim Haas, Event Coordinator. “The Buffalo Chip Shooting Complex is a great range, we’ve got a lot of local sponsors who’ve donated some cool prizes, and we’re looking forward to seeing some fun competition at this event.”
Since 1999 the Wildland Firefighter Foundation has been providing financial assistance, immediate and ongoing emotion support, advocacy, and recognition to fallen and injured wildland firefighters. They also partner with private and interagency organizations to educate the public about wildland fires promoting excellence and safety in firefighting. For more information on the Wildland Firefighter Foundation visit www.wffoundation.org
The 2010 Wildland Firefighter Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot will take place September 25 and will be open to the public. Entry fees are $250 for a 4-person team or $75 for an individual and will include food, a non-alcoholic drink and live music. Pre-registration is required and due by September 17. To register call the Buffalo Chip at 605-347-9000.
For more information please contact Tim Haas, Event Coordinator at 605-641-5135 or Rochelle Plocek, Series Coordinator at 605-641-3526.
First Steps Handgun Courses will be held at the Buffalo Chip Shooting Complex.
The Summer Education Series at the Buffalo Chip Shooting Complex continues with the First Step Pistol Course scheduled for September 11. The 4-hour course is taught by an NRA Certified Pistol Instructor and serves as an introductory course that presents SD gun laws, NRA gun safety rules, pistol operation and shooting fundamentals. This course combines classroom and range time, making it especially valuable for first-time pistol users.
This is the first course of the season with more courses scheduled through out the summer season. Courses require pre-registration which can be done by calling Stephanie at the Buffalo Chip Shooting Complex ( 605.347.9000 ). The $45 course fee will ensure that participants are provided all materials and a certification after completing the 2.5 hours of important classroom instruction and training on the range with certified firearm instructors. Anyone over the age of 18 who is interested in learning about pistol firearm safety should register for this class. No firearms or ammunition will be provided. Students are encouraged to bring their pistol for the live-range portion of the course. Click here for more information, dates and registration information on the Calendar.
Claybreaker Spring League Champs: Pete & The Replaceables by 5 Broken Clays! Congrats Teams and Individual Shooters
Get your team ready - registrations are now open for the only Sporting Clay League in the area! 6 Weeks of Tuesday night fun Starts September 7.
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NOW AVAILABLE: SPORTING CLAY SHOOTING INSTRUCTION.
Beginners Courses: 2-hour packages with in-depth instruction of beginner sporting clays. The shooter should plan to learn about: shotgun etiquette, basic shotgun mounting & placement, successful sporting clay methods and correct shooting posture. The 2 hours will shoot approximately 50-70 birds upon instructor discretion. Sporting Clay Instruction can be scheduled to match your calendar! Call Stephanie: 605.347.9000 605.347.9000
$65 class fee per shooter and birds are .45 per bird thrown. Classes can have 1-5 shooters per session.
5 lesson package: $250 when paid in full and scheduled.
Intermediate & Advanced Courses: 90 minute courses to fix what didn't break. These courses are high intensity courses with Mark Sandness and can be booked with up to 3 shooters per session or exclusively with just 1 shooter. Dates Available are June 14, 15 – Sept 12, 13, 14 - times vary.
MORE INFORMATION on Sporting Clay instruction or Call Stephanie at 605.347.9000 605.347.9000 .
Mark your Calendar:
- August 17 - Rifle Range ReOpen
- August 21 - First Steps Pistol Course
- August 21 - Youth Hunting Adventures
- August 23 - Sporting Clay Reopens
- September 3-5 - Dakota Shootout & Outdoor Expo
- September 7 (Tuesdays through Oct 12) Fall Sporting Clay League
- September 11 - First Steps Pistol Course. 8:30am-Revolvers 1:30 - Semi Automatics
- September 13-14 - Level II Sporting Clay Lessons, Contact 605-347-9000to Sign Up
- September 18 - Team Precision Shoot Championship
- September 18 - Outdoors 101: Kids Fishing Day Camp
- September 25 - First Steps Pistol Course - Register through Community Education of the Black Hills
- September 25 - Wildland Firefighter Sporting Clay Fundraiser
- September 25 - Meade County Hunt Safe, RIFLE RANGE CLOSED, 9:30am-11:30am