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We had a wonderful time shooting and visiting with good friends. I think the G&H event may have had an impact on the attendance at Ernie’s.
It was definitely the place to be in early June!! .
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Quite what?
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Brian is correct, Id say the tents were 90% full, with only a couple empty slots. I never waited to shoot the entire weekend, good for the shooters, bad for business. I liked the concept of 3 different courses also. Last year the south or 28 ga course was a real bear, this year was challenging, but not discouraging.
I always enjoy this weekend, and will be back next year.
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Participation is down in all clay target sports and has been since the pandemic started. I see it at my club where I shoot and where I have run Wed evening trap for over 35 years. Participation is well documented and is down in all registered shooting as well. Much it has been blamed on the lack of availability of ammo and components and the high inflation of prices on components and ammo. Components and ammo are starting to be more available but prices haven't really come down much, (think about the difference in cost for factory low pressure ammo from 2019 to 2023). I was talking with the gentleman in the registration booth at HHH just before the awards and raffle. He said attendance was down and overall the people in attendance were not shooting as much. It really shouldn't be surprising to see what has affected all clay shooting sports is affecting this and other vintage double shoots.
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(The top 5 scores in the Main were ALL shot by Parkers.) As quoted by Mike!
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Mark, It is always a great event. Please do come next year. And bring a few friends.
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And how good to see younger folks there.
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