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Pete Melloy
ParticipantThe Wisconsin State Fitasc is in the Books!
We want to thank everyone for the overwhelming support! This year the Main event was the largest State Fitasc attendance to date!
The new format with 200 targets this year seemed to be pretty popular for the Fitasc enthusiast.
———————————————————————-———————————————-—-Game Unlimited 2023 WI State Fitasc Event 200 bird shot over 3 days.
103 participants total. 57 residents. 46 non-residents.Woods and Meadows 2022 WI State Fitasc Event 150 bird shot over 2 days.
77 participants total. 64 residents. 13 non- residents.The overall total gain for 2023 is 26 total shooters. The -7 loss of resident shooters is a result of a misguided format of the mandatory 3 days of 200 targets. The original format of 150 targets over two days is more popular for WI state residents. The resident numbers don’t lie.
I would estimate conservatively that at least a minimum of 20 shooters from WI skipped this event due to the mandatory burden of 3 dedicated days for 200 targets.While this is a boon for the individual club, it’s a step backwards for WI State Fitasc participants.
If you doubt it, try this same 200 bird mandatory format of Friday, Saturday, Sunday Main Event for the State Sporting clays championship. The participation will drop and the shooters and clubs will suffer.
The WI resident shooters should be the priority of the WSCA board members and it’s leadership.
I encourage all board members to seriously consider going back to a 2 day 150 bird WI State Fitasc championship. Or a 2 day 200 bird event.Also the rules at this years shoot were bent for a non-resident to do just that and shoot 200 birds over two days. That compromises the integrity of the event. Just plain wrong.
The resident target fees that support the WSCA are largely generated from residents.
Moving forward state shooters should be given priority and consideration for their annual resident participation. The prize money is pathetic and should be increased commensurate with shoot fees that continue to rise.
WI State Fitasc Championships should largely represent it’s residents.
Otherwise it’s just another event diminished by lack of resident participation.Sincerely,
Jeff Kosharek
520097Thanks for providing the current AFS rules Rob.
https://americanfieldsporting.com/s/AFSRules_V22_January2022.pdf
Appreciate everyone’s efforts at Waunakee for these events.
Thanks for the inside scoop on Wanker Valley.
Maybe Milford Hills will pick up the slack and fill the void.
What happened to the Herman’s? MIA?
Looking for their long lost brother Herman Herman?
Wankeree ain’t the same without them.
