Trap and Field's Around the ATA article from the Atlantic Provinces ATA Delegate
June 2025
Hello from the Atlantic Provinces.
Well, it looks like I was wrong to bet against Sheila’s Brush (see last month’s article) making an appearance. I’m writing this month’s report on April 24 and it’s snowing and driving conditions are not the greatest. The forecast isn’t calling for a large snowfall, but it’s still a great day to stay inside.
The complete 2025 Atlantic Provinces ATA registered shoot listing has been updated and is available on www.shootatlantic.com. There’s a full slate of shoots scheduled for those interested in ATA registered shooting in the Atlantic Provinces.
The Atlantic Provinces ATA Provincial Shoot program is now available on www.shootatlantic.com. The Highland Gun Club in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia are hosting this year’s shoot from August 27 – 31. Presquadding opens on June 1 and if you need target ammo delivered to the club, check the website for ordering information. The Highland Gun Club is a 3-trap club, and organizers are going with 200 target days to help keep the shoot on schedule. The shorter days also gives everyone some extra time to take in the shooting games, the great seafood restaurants found throughout the area, and the local attractions.
This year’s shoot kicks off with the Sponsor’s Challenge on Wednesday, August 27 and is followed by the 4 day, 800 target competition on August 28. Event 1 is the Memorial Singles and is being dedicated to shooters that are no longer with us. A memorial board will be in the clubhouse to write down a name or post a picture of a friend, mentor, or volunteer anyone would like remembered. The 700 target HOA starts with Event 2, the APTA Class Singles. Check the program for the complete schedule of events.
A complete listing of all Canadian ATA Provincial Shoots and other major Canadian shoots is available on the Canadian Trapshooting Association (CTA) website. The Hamilton Gun Club in Hamilton, Ontario is hosting the Canadian Trapshooting Championships from June 26 - 29 and there are now 12 clubs signed up for the CTA Coast to Coast Shoot scheduled for September 13. In the Atlantic Provinces, the Petitcodiac Sportsman’s Club, the Highland Gun Club, and the St. John’s Rod and Gun Club are participating in the 300-target satellite shoot. Check www.shootcanada.ca for the latest information.
For more information on the Atlantic Provinces Trapshooting Association, feel free to contact me or visit shootatlantic.com.
Regards,
Andrea
Andrea Bassan
shootatlantic.com