View full article PDF here.Recap: The Other Benefits of Trapshooting – by Sandra Jo Jack
Trapshooting offers more than just scores and trophies—it also brings communities together to support great causes. Sandra Jo Jack highlights two standout annual charity shoots in Wisconsin that prove how the sport makes an impact well beyond the trapline .
Shooters for Hooters – Wyeville, Wisconsin
Held each October at the Eastern Monroe County Rod & Gun Club, this benefit supports Treasured Chests, Inc., a Tomah-based nonprofit helping those affected by breast cancer.
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65 shooters participated in 2023, enjoying raffles, donated prizes, and a lunch provided by local supporters.
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The event raised money to help breast cancer patients with meals and other needs during treatment.
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Bob Sylla was the only competitor to post a perfect 100×100.
Helping Our Heroes Trapshoot – Weston, Wisconsin
Another October tradition, this event is hosted at the Weston Hit and Miss Trap Club. Organized by Patriots for Warriors, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it raises funds for military veterans in need.
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Proceeds go toward essentials like heating bills, food, medical expenses, and home repairs.
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Shooters can re-enter to shoot 25 singles and 25 handicap targets as often as they like.
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Veterans in attendance receive a free meal, while raffles and silent auctions add to the fundraising.
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Volunteers—including bikers in leather vests—run traps, score, and support the event.
Final Take
These events show the power of trapshooting as a community-builder. Beyond competition, trapshooters rally to support veterans, cancer patients, and other causes—proving the sport’s benefits reach far outside the range.
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