View full article PDF here.Recap: 2023 Wisconsin State Shoot – Nekoosa, Wisconsin
The 2023 Wisconsin State Shoot was held July 11–16, 2023, at the WTA Homegrounds in Nekoosa, WI. With 30 traps, a growing facility, and a friendly summer atmosphere, this shoot continues to be one of the Midwest’s premier trapshooting events.
Early Week Highlights
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Eau Claire Rod & Gun Club Doubles (Wednesday): Cody Barwick led Wisconsin shooters with a perfect 100 to win Junior. Non-residents Keith Ditto, Raylee Bishop, Dagen Voigtman, and Mark Zauhar also posted 100s for category wins.
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Elite Shotguns President’s Handicap: Brianna Thompson scored high in tough conditions.
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YZ’s “We Want Your Body” Singles: 22 shooters posted 100s, including Bob Sylla (AA), Sandra Jo Jack (Lady II), and Sage McKeough (Junior).
Midweek Action
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White Flyer Singles Class (Thursday): 40 shooters ran 100s out of 486 entries. Tyler Buchanan won AAA after carryover, Joseph Schepper AA, and Richard Marshall Jr. topped Non-Resident AAA.
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White Flyer Handicap: Chad Blanke broke 99 and won a shootoff over Kenneth Sue. Garrett Helms (IL) ran a back-fence 100 for Non-Resident Champion.
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Davis Construction Doubles Class: Buchanan and Schepper led Wisconsin, while Ditto and Marshall went overtime for Non-Resident AAA, with Ditto winning.
Championship Weekend
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Ho Chunk Doubles (Friday): Cody Barwick won after a shootoff with Logan Denman. Non-resident Dagan Voigtman topped a field of seven 100s to take the open crown.
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Kyle Sacia Memorial Handicap: Dan Haag posted 99 for Wisconsin Champion. Peter Walker (MN) broke his first-ever 100 from the 27-yard line to win Non-Resident.
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Kolar Arms Singles Championship (Saturday): Tyler Buchanan smashed 200 to claim the in-state crown outright. Richard Marshall Jr. won Non-Resident with a 200 after a 3-round shootoff.
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Recob Target Shop Handicap Championship (Sunday): Chris Warrington won with a 98, edging Lawrence Kosmeder. Junior Jaxson Wilson (IL) ran 100 to earn the Non-Resident title.
High Awards
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High All Around (HAA): Cody Barwick – 394×400.
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High Over All (HOA): Cody Barwick – 1067×1100.
Non-resident Dagan Voigtman swept both HAA (398) and HOA (1090).
Final Take
The 2023 Wisconsin State Shoot combined strong scores, first-time milestones, and the friendly feel that makes Nekoosa a summer destination for shooters. From Buchanan’s 200 in Singles, to Walker’s first 100 from the back fence, to Barwick and Voigtman dominating the high awards, this year’s shoot solidified Wisconsin as one of the Midwest’s must-attend championships.
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