On Friday evening, July 19, the GSPCI hosted a membership competitive shoot at the Boise Gun Club. Alotta thanks go out to our member Leonard Wehking who organized the event through his long experience in competitive shotgun sports as well as his prior membership on the BGC Board of Directors. Further thanks are owed to GSPCI club-member and BGC staff-member; Letha Thayer who volunteered to run the register. This allowed us to pay for skeet/trap rounds, drinks, ammunition, and food throughout the event. Thank you both for volunteering to make the event a success and keep participants both hydrated and safe!
This year’s competition was set-up with a Junior, Female, and Male competition with recognition for top Trap, Skeet, and Combined scores. In the Junior category Glen Durham busted his way to besting his brother Grant by 5 targets where Glen marked 13 hits on the 16 yd BGC Trap Range! Congratulations to Glen for delivering a great Trap score
In the Female Category Letha Thayer delivered a solid win on the Trap Range where she marked 13 hits. However, Stepahie Maar posted a combined score (Trap + Skeet) of 16 to take the 2024 Female Skeet and Combined Titles. Congratulations to you both for your skillful shooting!
The men’s category has been dominated by Brian Wheeler for the past 6 years and this year had several competitors looking to dethrone him. Longtime competitive, avid hunter, and frequent gunner at GSPCI events; Vaughn Olson broke a respectable 21 targets to take the 2024 Men’s Skeet Title while newcomer Scott Kragerud busted his way to hitting 24/25 trap targets and 17 skeet targets which edged Olson out by 1 target for the 2024 Combined score and gave Kragerud the 2024 Trap and Combined titles.
Thanks to everyone who came out to participate in the fun event! We’re considering starting a GSPCI Trap and/or skeet team. If you’re interested in shooting in the fall 2024 BGC leagues contact Scott Kragerud to participate on the GSPCI team/s.
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On Saturday, July 20 the German Shorthair Pointer Club of Idaho hosted the Annual Summer GSPCI Retrieving Trial. There was a good turnout of members with everyone pitching in to fill the various roles needed to run the events for all stakes.
Special thanks go to vice-president Scott Kragerud who secured the Chinden/Joplin lake and grounds and provided the water safety and photography among other responsibilities. John Bunn provided the club trailer and Marshalled camp, JIm Wade was in charge of bird throwers and gunners, president Kevin McRea secured the birds and judged along with Gary Chapman and David Hawk. Several members brought delicious salads which along with the shade made the fried chicken and 100 degree temps bearable.
The dock diving was the source of great athletic effort on behalf of the dogs with demonstrations of high flying at significant distance and even submarine-stealth approaches to the bird. Mrs. Katie Olson and Stephanie Maar helped everywhere and were both greatly appreciated. Setup began at 8 am and we were on our way home at 2:15 pm before the heat of the day was reached.
Trial Results by Stake
Puppies (dogs under six months)
Four short singles
First Place: TRIGGER / Gary Moen (GSP-M – Freedom x Diamond)
Second Place: BULLET / Gary Moen (GSP-M – Freedom x Diamond)
Third Place: Britta / Gary Chapman (GSP-F – Lazy x Ice – JCK)
Hunter/Gun Dog all age
single and double
First Place: SUGAR / John Bunn (GSP-F – May x Diamond)
Second Place: PIPER / Chris Moen (GSP-F – Freedom x Baker)
Third Place: STAR / Leonard Wehking (GSP-F – Freedom x Baker)
Fourth Place (Tie): JAZZY / John Bunn (GSP-F – Sugar x Kimber Tactical)
BAKER / David Hawk (GSP-M – Mandy x Diamond)
Broke / Open Dogs (all age)
double and blind retrieve
First Place: DIAMOND / Gary Moen (GSP-M – Mia x Rocky)
Second Place: BAKER / David Hawk (GSP-M – Mandy x Diamond)
Third Place: GHILLIE / Vaughan Olson (WPG-M – Citrori x Cappone)
Dock Jump
One practice and three jumps scored by the crowd method
First Place: STAR / Leonard Wehking (GSP-F – Freedom x Baker)
Second Place: CODY / Gary Avise (GSP-M – 911 Freedom’s Grace x HDT’s Axel Fire)
Third Place: WHEELER / Bret Denton (GSP-M)
Fourth Place: GHILLIE / Vaughan Olson (WPG-M – Citrori x Cappone)
