Trap Shooting in Tamworth, NH
Weekly Trap shoots open to members and non-members in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire.
A relaxed, safety-first environment for shooters of all experience levels and identities.
Experienced shooters
Wobble machine
The Bearcamp Valley Sportsmen's Club has a Wobble trap machine installed, for a higher challenge.
Can you get 25 stright?
New
shooters
Support and education
If you are new to shooting trap or shotguns, our experienced members are always happy to help with safety, get comfortable with your weapon, stance, bird tracking, and help you achieve your first 25 hits in a row.
Youth and family
All shooters are welcome
We are always happy to welcome anyone to the sport.
Parents are always welcome to watch their kids grow in personal confidence within a welcoming community.
Schedule
Every Wednesday from 5PM to 7PM
All year.
Rain, snow, or shine.
Outdoor seating in the summer.
Heated indoor seating in the winter.
What to bring
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Shooting glasses
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Hearing protection
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Shotgun
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#7.5, #8, or #9 shotgun shells (25 shells, 1 box per round)
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Reloads are welcome
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A pouch to hold unused shells
Fees
No Pre-Registration Required
Members: $5.00 per round
Non-Members: $6.00 per round
Note: One round is 25 birds
What to expect
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Guns may be brought in from your car either cleared, or assembled in the club house.
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Guns are to be stored at the provided stands.
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There are typically between 2 and 6 rounds.
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Payment is in cash when done.
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Conversation with other shooters while not on the line.
How does "Trap" work?
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The goal of Trap is to break all 25 "birds" in a single round that leave a "trap house" and move away from the shooters.
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A bird is a brightly colored clay target that is about 4" in diameter.
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The trap house contains the machine that throws the birds.
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A round is a set of 5 shots in each of the 5 positions.
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Each of the maximum of 5 people shooting calls "pull" in turn and a bird leaves to be shot.
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Only one person shoots at a time.
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Once all shooters takes all 5 shots at a single position, everyone moves one position to the right, with the last position 5 moving behind the other shooters to position 1.
First time shooting Trap?
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Trap is shot in "rounds" with a maximum of 5 shooters as a time.
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Our experienced members are available to provide guidance while you shoot a round and between rounds.
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We are happy to help guide you though the process of taking 5 shots, and then changing positions.
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We are available to provide guidance on tracking the bird, stance, and how to "lead" the bird.
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Do not hesitate to ask what you can do better, gun recommendations, or other shotgun related sports.
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We welcome shooters of all ages, abilities, and identities.
Bearcamp Valley Sportsmen’s Club
Open to members
Non-members are welcome to all events
No pre-registration required for events