Amateur and expert shooters of all ages and experience
levels are welcome to try their hand at the 26th Annual Turkey & Trap Shoot Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. –
2:30 p.m. at the Volusia County Fairgrounds. Presented by the DeLand
Breakfast Rotary, the family-friendly event will benefit the Police Athletic
League (PAL) and other local youth organizations.
The Turkey & Trap Shoot is open to all ages, and
parking and admission are free. Shooting tickets are available for three dollars ($3) at
the event (cash only), or from a DeLand Breakfast Rotary member (cash or check
made payable to DeLand Breakfast Rotary). Ammunition will be provided, and loaner guns and hearing
protection will be available. Shotguns only are permitted at the event. Fire
line staff will be on duty during the event, and professionals for a Safe
Professional Environment will be on staff to guide shooters.
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Event highlights:
- Guests can try their hand
at shooting a bullseye turkey target for $3 per shot, with each per-round
winner receiving a $12 gift certificate to purchase a turkey.
- Shooters can sharpen
their skills in the Trap Shoot at five rounds for $3.
- Guests can enter to win
two shotguns (12- and 20 -gauge models); drawing to be held at 2 p.m.
- Children of all ages can
participate in the Florida Wildlife Commission’s and the Volusia County 4H Youth Archery Competition at 9
a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Children can participate in the Archery and Turkey Shoot
competitions for prizes.
- The DeLand Rotary Club
will provide lunch for $6 per person (cash only). Lunch includes pulled-pork
sandwiches, baked beans, chips and a drink. Morning refreshments including
coffee, hot chocolate and donuts also will be available.
Additionally, area Boy Scouts can earn activities toward
their Shotgun Shooting merit badge at the event, too. Contact your local Boy
Scouts troop for details.
For more information about the Turkey & Trap Shoot,
call Michelle “Missy” Chaves at 386-931-1925 or mchaves@mysuretybank.com.
