Ohio NW zone location?

Has anyone heard anything on where the northwest Ohio zone shoot is going to be held this year? I could find nothing on the Cardinal sites (no surprize) and nothing on the OSTA site! May will be here before long, I hope anyway.

 

Since Cardinal is in the northeast zone,I think they have to exhaust all options in the northwest zone first (like co-hosting).If they had not moved boundaries when Cardinal was built, they would be in the northwest zone.

 

Black Wing?

 

I'm pretty sure Black Wing is not presently authorized to shoot registered

 

The Northwest Zone shoot this year will be co-hosted by two clubs. There are only four clubs in this zone who are certified to throw ATA targets with four or more traps. Blackwing is not one of them. The two hosting clubs will be Williams County Gun Club (in Williams County) and the Newport Sportsmen Club (in Shelby County). This will be our first attempt at co-hosting a zone shoot in this zone. With the closing of Jaqua's has put us in a real bind to get this shoot put together. Our zone had the luxury of using Jaqua's and their 16 trap club for many years. We will now be using two clubs with a total of 8 program traps to run the zone program. Both clubs will start shooting at 9AM on both days. Shooters will have a choice of shooting at either club on either day. These two clubs are located on the extreme ends of the zone. This will give the shooters a choice where they might like to travel. In some cases, both of these clubs will be a new club to various shooters. The program will be in the mail in the near future.

Dick Barhorst, Northwest Zone Director

 

This will be good exposure for 2 fine clubs that will have to pick up the slack left by Jaquas.

 

Williams County is a great place to shoot.

 

I will say that I have seen a LOT of shooters shoot the zone at Jaquas in the past. This could be interesting to say the least.

 

Smokintom, I agree with you. I am curious what you consider a LOT of shooters? It will be interesting to see how many shooters attend and shoot at these two clubs. In many cases folks will not have to travel as far as in the past. It was always 150 mile round trip each day for me to shoot at Jaqua's. Made the trip many times. The North East zone for many years had one very fine gun club by the name of Great Eastern where there zone shoots were always held. When Great Eastern closed that zone was faced with the same issue we are faced with today in the Northwest zone. As well all know, the number of ATA shooters is down in Ohio. But, the attendance at the zone shoots in the NE zone has increased since they are now using two clubs. So, do you think by using two clubs in the NW zone our attendance will be up, down or stay the same?

Dick Barhorst, NW zone director

 

I heard Dick is personally serving coffee and doughnuts to the shooters that attend the NW Zone shoot at Newport! Well maybe not, but I do hope that the shooters of NW Ohio and our neighboring States come out to support Newport and Williams County. I thank both clubs for stepping forward and trying to fill the gap left by the closing of Jaqua's.

 

Don, we will have a great breakfast available at a very reasonable price both days for everyone. Might even have something special for lunch. BTW, what kind of donut do you prefer?

 

Dick I don`t remember the numbers but there have been a lot of vehicles and people there. Plus all of the Campers.

 

Haven't shot Newport, but I love shooting Williams County. They run a very good program over there.

 

With 12 fields, why doesn't Blackwing throw registered?

 

Dick,
I really like those cream filled doughnuts with the chocolate frosting on top, but one look at me will tell you that I haven't met many doughnuts that I didn't like.

I hope Laserwizard comes to Newport just so I can see that new stock in person. Pictures look great!

Blackwing is a great club and did throw registered targets some years back. I think they are running a very successful shooting complex without throwing registered trap. One of the nicest clubhouses/pro shops around.

 

Thanks Don!

Like you, I don't find many donuts I pass on. I'll have to put Newport in the schedule this year and find our way over there and hope there's a cream filled donut left when we get there.

Looks like it's a 4 hour run one way, but I've got family in Mansfield & Columbus and they all shoot, so this ought to work out pretty good for all of us.

 

Don, I am not sure I have every seen the type of donut you are describing. I will have to ask the donut god about this type.

Laserwizard, where you coming from. There are four towns in Ohio by the name of Newport. The Newport club is located in Shelby County, just 11 miles west of Sidney, Ohio (exit 92 from I-75). It is a 3.5 hour trip from Newport to Cleveland, 1.5 hours to Cincy and 1.5 hours to Perrysburg. We have a lot of shooters from the SW zone who attend our other ATA shoots. Newport is in the extreme south end of the NW zone. Williams County is in the extreme north end of the NW zone. They are 95 miles apart. It is 95 miles from Newport to Marango.

Blackwing is a super club and offers the shooters in that area a nice place to go burn some powder. Blackwing is not certified to throw ATA registered targets. At one time they were certified. They are located just a few miles from being out of the NW zone on the extreme south east corner of the zone. For those shooters located in the northern part of the zone it would be around a 300 mile round trip each day. This could put a financial burden on some folks when gas is $3.50 per gallon. Also, keep in mind, if you want a chance to make the Ohio State Team, you must shoot your zone shoot. By using Newport and Williams County, it will make it a lot handier for many of the shooters.

 

Big Papa,
I'm coming from Madison, Ohio which is about 45 minutes east of Cleveland.

The Newport club is just North of Dayton right?

 

Laser, let me give you a better location then "North of Dayton". We are located 30 miles North of where the GRAND was at one time. What's the name of that town, Oh yea, Vandalia!!!! You are almost located in Pennslatucky.

 

Don is that a cream filled donut or a longjohn? Pictures coming as soon as Dbl Auto finishes cutting some sirlions. Glenn Allison

 

Lancaster, Ohio Donut shop at 6th & High have a huge Bismark, Plain, Iced, & 2 types of filling, almost worth the drive they are $1.85 each

 

It seems this has turned into a donut thread. I can say that we have arguably the best donuts in the NW zone. We run a small, family owned grocery store here in Carey, OH about 15 miles East of Jaquas called Frederick's IGA. The ladies in the bakery make them fresh everyday. People come from all around the area for them. The ring donuts are $0.60 each, the filled sticks/rolls are $0.70 each, and the nut topped rolls are $0.99 each. A couple of these a day and you will have the trapshooter physique to get you to the 27.
Doug Allison

 

Duck Dog, see what you started. All of us fat guys LOVE donuts. I think we have a place around here that can make you a cream filled donut that we will put on the diet list!! LOL. You will get skinny eating these!!!! I will make sure we have diet donuts available for breakfast both mornings along with a REAL man's breakfast!! You know, something to help your cholesterol.

 

Don , we are working on a cream filled donut as we speak. It's still in the experimental stage. Our bakery lady thinks I'm nuts!! Glenn Allison

 

It's a shame that Black Wing, one of the nicest clubs in Central Ohio, is not Trapshooter friendly. They make no bones about it.

However, I guess if you invest 8 million or so in a club you can do whatever you want.



Regards....Gerald

 

hey doug. How about dropping a few of those cream filed stick at site 326 during one of the cardinal shoots. joe rossman motordoc

 

Will do Joe, Doug is grinding beef right now, he said something about swapping for 3200 memorabilia ? LOL. must be an inside joke, but we will fix you up. Glenn Allison

 

glenn. tell doug to be careful. I heard about the butcher that backed into the meat grinder and got a little behind in his job

 

Hey Joe,
I'll be by to help you take care of those donuts at Cardinal.
Shooting Urbandale tomorrow morning. Come on out if you're in town.

 

After thoroughly reviewing Doug's pictures, I vote we throw a couple traps behind the Frederick's IGA in Carey, Ohio and have our NW Zone shoot there. Targets might be tough and scores could be low but who would care after a trip to the bakery! And after the shoot there would be an endless supply of my other favorite thing, ICE COLD BEER!!!!! Think the OSTA would sanction that? I bet Willie would be there, at least for the beer part!

 

they should supply the cardinal with donuts. Don:: Those fritters on the bottom shelf look terrific and I love those cream sticks with the chocolate--to die for. Might be great in the wind for ballast

 

to hell with the lewis $$ class....I want to shoot for a baker's DOZEN!!!

 

Roger they might even have some with asparagus on top for you.

 

Word of warning, don't put up food for prizes at any trap shoot. Dave Berlet is the odds on favorite from the NW zone to win if you do. Those donuts do look good. They'd taste pretty fine out here at TB on a cold day. Brad

 

Zimmie....while I like Asparagus, your comment was really a downer. I was on a sugar high!!

Brad, I cannot disagree with your observation....Dave would be tough to beat for a doughnut.

Back to the original topic, I know both clubs chosen to host the NW Ohio zone will do everything possible to provide the shooters an enjoyable weekend.

 

We had a great meeting today at Williams County, one of the host sites for the NW Zone. To update you, contractor is on board to install the new trap 5 field, goal is to have this field ready to roll by our May 9 ATA shoot, a week before the zone. I'm pleased to inform you that this will be the Bob Nester Memorial Field. It will be west of trap 4 and shoot entirely over water.
Other plans include:
Additional parking
Computerized shoot with 6 x 8 big screen projector to roll scores
Classification, squading, and cashiering areas in clubhouse
Path through woods directly to new trap 5
New food vendor

 

We will also have camping available just 3 miles north at the Williams County Fairgrounds. We are working on local hotels for group rates. Our goal is to provide you with a great place to shoot the zone and a friendly comfortable atmosphere.

 

Plans are also to open up the club for practice and maybe even some games on Friday afternoon and evening.

 

Joe is Williams county still shooting practice on Saturday?Iif so what or their hours

 

Yep, Williams County is open every Tuesday and Saturday for practice, 8:30 to noon.

 

GREAT JOB JOE AND THE GANG UP NORTH. This is going to make a great zone shoot. The guys at Williams County will give you a real down home welcome.

For those of you folks who want to shoot at the Newport Sportsmen Club, there is a very nice state park just four miles from that club. They offer around 150 electric only campsites. Very nice showers etc. Morries Landing restaurant is a nice short walk from the campgrounds. They offer a full menu (there fried chicken and fish dinner is outstanding) starting early in the morning. They also will deliver pizza to your campsite. They also offer super hand dipped ice cream. The name of the state park is LAKE LORAMIE STATE PARK. You can get on line and make your camping reservations. This campgrounds fills up every weekend. Do not just plan on pulling in and getting a campsite.

If anyone has any questions, do not hesitate to PM either Joe or myself. We will do everything we can to make this a great zone shoot for you.

 

Both clubs are going to be working very hard from now to May 16 & 17 to make this a great NW zone shoot. for everyone.

 

I would suggest both clubs list their address for GPS reasons, and get this info and date on the OSTA website somewhere too. Club phone numbers wouldn't hurt either.

Since many of these shooters are going to a new club for the Zone shoot, some may have to plug in an address, and I would expect them to hit the OSTA website to find it.

 

The address are :

Newport Sportsman's Club is - 5801 Rangeline Rd, Houston, Ohio 45333

Willians County Gun Club is - 12813 Co. Rd J, Montpelier, Ohio 43543

 

Williams County Club is easy to find.

 

Newport Sportsman's Club is also easy to find. Both clubs I am sure will make you feel welcome.

I drive from Columbus, OH a hour and a 1/2 one way every week all summer long just to shoot at the Newport Sportsman's Club on Tuesday night trap league's. A great group of guys there and the food is good also.

Tuesday night spring trap league's start March 24th.

NW Zone Shoot is May 16 & 17

I will be at the Newport Sportsman's Club for the NW Zone Shoot, so look me up and say Hi.

 

Website for Williams County Conservation League is www.wccl.net
If you go to the tab labeled "Find Us", it will take you to google maps and you can plot your route. Lat Long is given, or as Rick said 12813 Co. Rd J, Montpelier, Ohio 43543.
2015 ATA schedule is on the site, under affiliate clubs.

 

thanks, joe