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Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Trapshooting Event Honors Mike DeWitt, Raises Scholarship Funds

The event is held in memory of Mike DeWitt, a longtime community member and shooting sports enthusiast, with all proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund in his name.

The Pershing County Chukars Unlimited is once again inviting the community to take aim for a good cause at the 2nd Annual Mike DeWitt Scholarship Fund Shoot, set for Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the Flying Saucer Trap Club, 1550 Airport Road in Lovelock.

The event is held in memory of Mike DeWitt, a longtime community member and shooting sports enthusiast, with all proceeds benefiting the scholarship fund in his name.

The day kicks off with sign-ups at 8:00 a.m. and shooting beginning at 9:00 a.m.. A free BBQ lunch will be available for all participants and guests.

The team shoot consists of five shooters per team. Don’t have a team? No problem.  Organizers will help create teams for those who want to participate. The shoot includes 50 singles and 50 handicap targets, with practice rounds available for $8 each. Team shoot entry is $40 per shooter.

Additional highlights include:

  • Annie Oakley rounds
  • Raffle prizes hosted by PPCU
  • Two competitive classes: A & B
  • Buckles awarded to class winners, High Junior (boys & girls 15 and under), High Lady, High Overall, and High Vet (70+)
  • Prizes for 2nd and 3rd place, plus Tail Gunner
  • Optional $20 Lewis purse (split 60/40 three times; 20% to the scholarship fund, 80% to shooters)

Space is limited to 30 teams, and pre-registration is required. To sign up, contact Steve Foster through the Flying Saucer Trap Club Facebook page or call Mike Kincheloe at 775-442-0995.

Come out, have some fun, and help support educational opportunities for local students while we honor the legacy of Mike DeWitt.

 


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