ATA trapshooting is another shooting hobby that takes a little jingle in your pocket to participate. When I was actively shooting in 80's and 90's shooters under 35 stood out, there were not too many of them. The NH Trap Shooting Association took some initiative to increase participation of youth shooter < 18 yrs. At the annual state championship, NH youth shooters could shoot the entire three day program for half price with all ammunition paid for by the NH Trap Shooting Association. It was a wonderful opportunity for young people. Unfortunately the number of youth shooters participating could still be counted on one hand with some fingers left over. What to do when the largest obstacle to participation was removed and still no improvement in participation?
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