I will be there with son in tow. It would be nice if the $5 entry was waived. The targets are expensive enough as is.

It's a great course and a fun shoot but I don't see where the cost has been reduced much.

Rich, doesn't look like it to me either, as I remember.

I would love to go but I agree with Rich, prices look a little steep compared to other shoots.

Ed, there was an "entry" fee last year too, but it was never implemented. It may be a ruse to keep out antis and other unwanted visitors to a private club. It was also advertised, last year, that a shuttle service and remote parking would be in effect. In fact, parking was not remote and a shuttle service was not used.

The promoters, my friends Chuck Brunner and John Allgood, have decided to go against the "side by side shoot" grain, and give cash payouts for good scores. I'm sure they took this step after some thought and feedback from those who find the "prizes" awarded at other Vintager type events to be tacky and less than rewarding. Maybe that was not the right choice, but it is what it is. Money in, money out, like any other competition in the country except side by side events. I look at it as a welcome change. Others' opinions may vary. For our information, the Main Event in 2013 was $110 for 85 birds. The 2014 Main Event is $85.00 for 75 birds. Money is paid back for first and second place in all events.

Bill, Chuck is a good friend of mine too, and I did not want anyone to think that this shoot was anything but a quality shoot and worth the price. But for me an average shooter I wish they had something setup for the guys that don't have a chance up against the top shooters, ie, Lewis class shoots, or lower priced side events, something like that, I shoot for fun and will never be able to be a AA shooter. Give something to the everyday shooter and maybe they would be a bigger turnout, which is what I would like to see for Chuck and John. It would be great if this shoot turned out to be larger then the other shoots.

Eric, you might make the same pitch to Bill Kempfler, Ray Poudret, and some others. Side by side shoots would be a non issue for me if it weren't for the vendors and the friends I see at the shoots. The shooting is off the scale at most events except the Northeast. See you in West Virginia.

Bill agree 100%, that's why Rich and a few other guys (me included.. hopefully more this year) will be shooting at Drake's Landing during part of the Southern and then visiting all the vendors and seeing old friends at the Southern and watching the challenge on Saturday afternoon. It looks to be a great time the end of April. Bill you have to join us at least one day at Drake's you'll have fun.:)

Actually Bill, some people were charged an entry fee on Thursday and were required to park at the remote front gate location.