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When closing down the trap, skeet, or 5-stand houses at the end of a shoot or league night, properly filling and securing the automatic throwers is critical for keeping the machines in good working order and ensuring they are ready for the next group of shooters. The Club relys on its members filling the house as one of the ways to keep the shooting costs down. With the ability to shoot when you desire, comes the responsiblity to understand and prepare the equipment for the next group of shooter.

Here is a standard checklist and best practice guide for filling and closing down target houses.

1. Safety First (Crucial Step)

Before anyone puts their hands inside a trap or skeet house to load targets, the machine must be rendered safe.

• Disarm/Uncock: Flip the toggle switch to the “Disarm” or “Release” position to safely fire the throwing arm forward without launching a target.
• Power Off: Once the arm is uncocked, turn the main power switch to OFF.

⚠️ Never load targets into a machine while the throwing arm is cocked or the power is switched on. One accidental trip of the arm can cause severe injury.

2. Filling the Carousels

Once the machine is fully powered down and safe, you can replenish the target supply so it’s ready for the next shooter.

• Inspect for Debris: Check the bottom of the carousel and the launch plate for any broken target pieces, dust, or moisture. Wipe or clear it out before loading fresh birds.
• Load Evenly: Fill the columns of the carousel. Avoid overfilling past the maximum height line recommended by the manufacturer (usually leaving about an inch of clearance at the top of the rods) to prevent targets from binding or tipping over.
• Check Target Quality: Discard any cracked or chipped targets as you load them. Damaged targets will almost certainly break on the throwing plate, causing jams for the next group of shooters.

Post-Shutdown Log

Item	Requirement	Verification
Arm Status	Fired / Relaxed (No Tension)	Verified ☐
Power Status	Disconnected / Isolated	Verified ☐
Target Status	Carousels filled / No broken birds	Verified ☐
House Status	Ports closed / Doors double-locked	Verified ☐

💡Shooter Reminder: If a machine experienced throwing errors, frequent breakage, or electrical issues during the shift, do not leave it for the next shooters. Note the field/house number and report it immediately to the Club Management.

⚠️ Important Reminder: Fields Keys

To keep our club secure and ensure all authorized members have access, please follow these strict rules regarding the key lockboxes:

• Return Immediately: Once you have used the key to open the field, put it back in the lockbox right away.
• Do Not Keep the Key: Never leave the key in your pocket, vehicle, or a door lock or cabinet while you are shooting.
• Secure in Lock Box: After closing the lockbox door, insure that it is secure.
• Notify if you have taken keys off the property. Contact Ridge Johansen 920-562-4179 or Don Will 920-883-2196. Work with them on a plan to return them.

Why this matters: Leaving the keys out means the next members aren’t able to open the fields, and it means a volunteer needs to locate the missing keys or make new ones at $5 a key. The Volunteers do enough already, please don’t create work for him.

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our club safe and accessible for everyone!

We will need volunteers to help in the 3 day shoot.  Please consider taking some timeout to help the club. This is a huge event that helps the club. All fields will be used.

Support needed:

• Field setup,
• Loading Throwers,
• Clearing Waste
• Pulling and Scoring
• Many other items

This event will be June 26-28.  Your help would be appreciated.  Please contact Chris Duescher 920-536-0289

Registered ATA Shoot

Brown County Sportsmen’s Club
1711 W. Deerfield Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
www.skeetandtrap.com
Saturday May 30, 2026

Friday, June 26:
SIGNUP 8AM, SHOOTING BEGINS AT 9AM
ATA & WTA Fees: $7
EVENT #1 – PRELIMINARY SINGLES (100 TARGETS)
Targets: $30
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
EVENT #2 – PRELIM HANDICAP (100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $35
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $100
Runner-Up: $75
Yardage Champion: $50/each (4 Groups)
EVENT #3 – PRELIM DOUBLES (100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $30
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide

Saturday, June 27:
SIGNUP 7AM, SHOOTING BEGINS AT 8AM
Entries Close at 11AM
ATA & WTA Fees: $7
EVENT #4 – CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES
(200 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $70
Lewis: $10 (4 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $250 & WTA Trophy
Runner-Up: $125
Class Champion: $50/each (5 Classes)
Junior Champion: $50 (Jr & Sub-Jr Combined)
Lady Champion: $50 (Lady 1 & Lady 2 Combined)
Vet Champion: $50 (Sub-V, Vet, Sen-V Combined)
Out-of-Zone Champion: $100
Out-of-Zone Runner Up: $50

Sunday, June 28:
SIGNUP 8AM, SHOOTING BEGINS AT 9AM
Entries Close at 10AM
ATA & WTA Fees: $7
EVENT #5 – CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES
(100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $35
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $250 & WTA Trophy
Runner-Up: $125
Class Champion: $50/each (5 Classes)
Junior Champion: $50 (Jr & Sub-Jr Combined)
Lady Champion: $50 (Lady 1 & Lady 2 Combined)
Vet Champion: $50 (Sub-V, Vet, Sen-V Combined)
Out-of-Zone Champion: $100
Out-of-Zone Runner Up: $50

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Registered ATA Shoot

Brown County Sportsmen’s Club
1711 W. Deerfield Avenue
Green Bay, WI 54313
www.skeetandtrap.com
June 26-28

Friday, June 26:
SIGNUP 8AM, SHOOTING BEGINS AT 9AM
ATA & WTA Fees: $7
EVENT #1 – PRELIMINARY SINGLES (100 TARGETS)
Targets: $30
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
EVENT #2 – PRELIM HANDICAP (100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $35
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $100
Runner-Up: $75
Yardage Champion: $50/each (4 Groups)
EVENT #3 – PRELIM DOUBLES (100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $30
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide

Saturday, June 27:
SIGNUP 7AM, SHOOTING BEGINS AT 8AM
Entries Close at 11AM
ATA & WTA Fees: $7
EVENT #4 – CHAMPIONSHIP SINGLES
(200 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $70
Lewis: $10 (4 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $250 & WTA Trophy
Runner-Up: $125
Class Champion: $50/each (5 Classes)
Junior Champion: $50 (Jr & Sub-Jr Combined)
Lady Champion: $50 (Lady 1 & Lady 2 Combined)
Vet Champion: $50 (Sub-V, Vet, Sen-V Combined)
Out-of-Zone Champion: $100
Out-of-Zone Runner Up: $50

Sunday, June 28:
SIGNUP 8AM, SHOOTING BEGINS AT 9AM
Entries Close at 10AM
ATA & WTA Fees: $7
EVENT #5 – CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLES
(100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $35
Lewis: $10 (3 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $250 & WTA Trophy
Runner-Up: $125
Class Champion: $50/each (5 Classes)
Junior Champion: $50 (Jr & Sub-Jr Combined)
Lady Champion: $50 (Lady 1 & Lady 2 Combined)
Vet Champion: $50 (Sub-V, Vet, Sen-V Combined)
Out-of-Zone Champion: $100
Out-of-Zone Runner Up: $50

EVENT #6 – CHAMPIONSHIP HANDICAP
(100 TARGETS)
Targets & Trophies: $35
Lewis: $10 (4 Classes, One Monies, Ties Divide)
Yardage Purse: $10 (4 Groups, One Monies, Ties Divide)
50’s OpGon: $15 (F,M,L; One Monies, Ties Divide)
Champion: $250 & WTA Trophy
Runner-Up: $125
Yardage Champion: $100/each (4 Groups)
Junior Champion: $75(Jr & Sub-Jr Combined)
Lady Champion: $75(Lady 1 & Lady 2 Combined)
Vet Champion: $75(Sub-V, Vet, Sen-V Combined)
Out-of-Zone Champion: $100
Out-of-Zone Runner Up: $50

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We have the new West 5-Stand setup so you have a choice of shooting indoors or out. The East Field is setup for shooting out of a house. The west field is setup with outdoor shooting stations. Both are fun shoots for both new and experienced shooters. They offer a variety of presentations to keep you interest and multiple menus that offer all single to a Single and two True pairs at each station. Menus are also available with report pairs. Come out and give it a try this weekend.

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Club Information

Celebrating the Life of

      Mike “Louie” Lewis

       December 7, 1949 – September 25, 2025

Vietnam Vet, Master Electrician, Bass Fisherman, and Skeet Shooter       

 Join Us to Share Memories and Celebrate Louie’s Life

Please join family and friends to honor a life well-lived, share your favorite stories, and celebrate the legacy of a wonderful man.

• Date: Saturday, June 20th, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
• Location: Brown County Sportsmen’s Club
• Address: 1711 W Deerfield Avenue, Green Bay, WI 54313

The Celebration

• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Buffet Lunch & Free Beer
• 4:15 PM – VVA224 Honor Guard Ceremony

Please bring your favorite stories and memories to share.

Poster

We have now opened a Second 5-Stand Field for outdoor shooting oppertunitues on the West Side of the Skeet Fields Come out and make a day of it’, Shoot both the West and East 5-Stand fields. Great vatiety of targets and a variety of menus to challenges shooters at all levels. Singles, Report Pairs and True Pairs. Changes will happen often to keep you interested. West fields will always be open and ready to shoot. Members can come out at any time and use the field with Basic Training. Text Ridge Johansen 920-562-4179 with questions.

For Operational Instructions

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