25th Annual Fred Wilkening Rifle Rodeo August 12, 2017

[Dick284]

On August 12th of this year the Evergreen Shooting Club located near Drayton Valley will be putting on the for the 25th year the Fred Wilkening Memorial Rifle Rodeo.

This is a shooting event designed by hunters for hunters.

There are 8 life like targets which depict game animals like grouse, rabbits, gophers, head on deer, bear, elk, coyotes, and a real running deer.

The rules are pretty simple:

-The rifle must be of a chambering which is classed as a legal big game cartridge in the Alberta Reg's.
-The style of rifle or types of optics or sights doesn't matter.(iron sights shoot at a slightly shorter distance)
-You won't need your bipods or other sorts of rests or shooting supports.
-You start and finish with the same rifle.
-Kids, youths, ladies and seniors are all welcome.(kids get a bit of a break on shooting positions and time limits)
-Expect shots from as close as 25yds, to as far as 350ish yards.
-Expect to shoot from the 4 basic field positions.(off hand, kneeling, sitting, and prone)

You'll need at least 30 rounds of ammunition to complete the event.

There is un serviced camping areas right outside the range so bringing the RV is recommended.

There are belt buckles and cash for shooting well, plus lots of door prizes available for those willing to hang around and help clean up.

We close Saturday off with a steak supper, and fellowship and revelling around a camp fire.

There will be a $40 entry fee plus a sur charge of $5 to cover insurance for non club members.


I will start taking booking for spots starting on July 24th.

First 50 shooters get guaranteed spots.

If you aren't signed in at the shoot by 7:30 AM Saturday you'll likely loose your spot.

[duceman]

can't wait! got some extra prize $$$ coming this year too

[Scottmisfits]

I just talked to the wife. She has already registered for a power lifting competition that weekend so we won't be there. That was the one shoot she said she enjoyed a lot and we were all really excited about coming up.

Believe me, if things change, we'll be there.

Thanks to Dick and crew for all the work organizing this and making it such a great environment to be in.

[gitrdun]

I would love to participate as I have many years before. My body joints are failing me. I am scheduled for a cortisone injection in my shoulder. If it all works all well, count me in. If for some reason that I cannot shoot, I'd be happy to be a spectator or a range officer.

[Moo Snukkle]

I should be there no problem. I'd even bring my first time shooter 17 yr old daughter if I could find a lefty 243 or similar to borrow as she is showing interest.

[tchardy1972]

Count me in on this again. Love this shoot.

[Opalsasquatch]

I'm in as well! Can't wait


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[Slicktricker]

Il be there I challenge you dick lol jk!

[wolf308]

Hoping to be able to make her

[catnthehat]

I may be Stateside on business that weekend :sign0176:
If I am not sure should be able to get there .:)
Cat

[roger]

fantastic looking forward to it..as always, now to book off that time.
after wrecking the ranges targets last year by punching holes in the 404 steel targets am i even invited this year?

for those who have never shot here, you have to try this at least once. first time shooters are treated with much respect and given liberties .
scores are not important unless your beating dick, then score is everything.

[play.soccer]

What kind of events are there? Like is it like a PRS match or what?

[Dick284]

What kind of events are there? Like is it like a PRS match or what?

It's a rifle rodeo.:snapoutofit:

You shoot targets that look and act like game animals.:sign0161:

I thought the course of fire was more or less laid out in my first post.

What did I miss?

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=255892&page=9&highlight=Rodeo

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=292886

[play.soccer]

It's a rifle rodeo.:snapoutofit:

You shoot targets that look and act like game animals.:sign0161:

I thought the course of fire was more or less laid out in my first post.

What did I miss?

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=255892&page=9&highlight=Rodeo

http://www.outdoorsmenforum.ca/showthread.php?t=292886

Idk part of me thought there was more to it :sign0161:

[Dick284]

Idk part of me thought there was more to it :sign0161:

Oh there is, you gotta be there to see what it's like.

There's never been a single person who's gone away from this shoot unhappy.

[gitrdun]

Oh there is, you gotta be there to see what it's like.

There's never been a single person who's gone away from this shoot unhappy.

You bet it's a great event. I've attended many years now, and if my cortizone injection in my left shoulder allows me, I'll be there to shoot. Very well organized, great food, great friendships are made at this event. I'd highly recommend it for newcomers, male, female or the youngsters. An all around great meeting of like minded folks. Besides, you can learn a lot of good "one liners" from the man himself. :sHa_shakeshout:

[Opalsasquatch]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170626/68954fe7f0a90d3f8be5d089d10f48a4.jpg
There's the coyote target

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170626/64158c05c3eb050fe001e9aeef05e350.jpg

And shooting at the gophers

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170626/f2fbf9d9c771d408a5f6d950b63b6fa4.jpg

And two of my kids picking range brass lol

It is so much fun, I'll be there every year


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[Kurt.Hanger]

Dick, it sounds like a fun family event. Not sure about the wife but the daughter is interested. We contact you directly to sign up?

[Dick284]

Dick, it sounds like a fun family event. Not sure about the wife but the daughter is interested. We contact you directly to sign up?

The PM system here is perfect.

[wolf308]

Hey dick.

Are we gonna be able to load are own ammo this time or we gotta get it handed to us like 5 year olds again.

That really irked me .... yes fine verify we got 3 rounds and range officers , but there's mags for a reason.

[Dick284]

Hey dick.

Are we gonna be able to load are own ammo this time or we gotta get it handed to us like 5 year olds again.

That really irked me .... yes fine verify we got 3 rounds and range officers , but there's mags for a reason.


Sorry bud, safety first.

[wolf308]

Copy.

[Dick284]

In one week entries will open(July 24th)

I'll take PM's and will provide a means of payment through a return PM.


Here's the draft of what the buckles will look like.

https://i.imgur.com/Hn4Z02n.png

[Opalsasquatch]

Is it time yet? Lol



How bout now?

I think I was bugging you by the end of May last year


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[Rugersingle]

I should be there no problem. I'd even bring my first time shooter 17 yr old daughter if I could find a lefty 243 or similar to borrow as she is showing interest.

Hey Moo Did you find a rifle? I can bring down a little LH Ruger American in .243 if she is still interested.

[Moo Snukkle]

Hey Moo Did you find a rifle? I can bring down a little LH Ruger American in .243 if she is still interested.


Case of the missing 243 solved! Thanks so much for inquiring Ruger. Found a Handi rifle that should work well for her (a big thanks to Dick there).

[Dick284]

12/50 so far.

[roger]

bump to top.
im in!!!

[Dick284]

25/50

[Opalsasquatch]

Went 3 for 3 off hand on the gopher gongs tonight at 105m, can't wait for the 12th


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[duceman]

Went 3 for 3 off hand on the gopher gongs tonight at 105m, can't wait for the 12th


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

finally! someone else gonna shoot the course:fighting0074: like a man!?

[Opalsasquatch]

I didn't say I could do that every time! Even I get lucky once in a while


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[duceman]

I didn't say I could do that every time! Even I get lucky once in a while


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

lol. not many can; but are you going to shoot the rodeo offhand? be fun shoot against more offhanders

[Opalsasquatch]

I might, don't do much better from kneeling anyways, don't practice enough


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[tchardy1972]

What duceman hasn't told you is he takes the prior 2 weeks off to practice. He doesn't just wing it like the rest of us.

[Opalsasquatch]

I'd need two years off to get 1/4 as good as duceman


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer

[Dick284]

Here we go folks, things are filling up fast with but a handful of entries left available.

It looks as though Mother Nature is going to bless us once again, with clear skies and sunshine.

We've got piles of donated door prizes, and the steak supper is fully sponsored.

Don't miss out........

[Scottmisfits]

If you have any reservations about this event, throw them out the window. I wish we could've made it again this year. This is the one event of the year that my wife actually wants to attend.
Dick and the rest of the organizers are awesome and the steak dinner is phenomenal. If you go, you won't be disappointed.

[roger]

i have loaded 46 target specific rounds....last year i placed 38th out of 35 shooters.

[Moo Snukkle]

I'm running a regular Remington Core locks, just to give some of the senior portly fellas a chance this year.

[tchardy1972]

Finally got a chance to load my ammo tonight. Finally ready. See you all tomorrow.

[Opalsasquatch]

Finally got a chance to load my ammo tonight. Finally ready. See you all tomorrow.



If it makes you feel better I'm just starting mine

[duceman]

wiskey and lawn chairs loaded. we're on the way

[FallAirFever]

Have a great time guys.
One of these years I'll get back there it was a lot of fun the year my son and I went.

[wolf308]

Damn it's that date allready ..... stuck working 😥..... have a blast guys .....🤣

[gitrdun]

Wishing everyone a great time and good luck. Unfortunately, I am committed to helping my neighbor mowing, raking and bailing. :)

Although I said "unfortunately", I don't really mean that as I love farming without the financial responsibility. And the pay back that I get for my time is second to none. :)

[tchardy1972]

A big THANK YOU to Dick284 for putting on this event. The countless hours and your dedication to make this annual event carry on are appreciated by all who attend. You are a stand up guy in my books. Another thanks to the sponsors who help keep this alive as well.

[Dick284]

A big THANK YOU to Dick284 for putting on this event. The countless hours and your dedication to make this annual event carry on are appreciated by all who attend. You are a stand up guy in my books. Another thanks to the sponsors who help keep this alive as well.

Thanks TC.
But you gotta remember if it wasn't for folks like yourself, who show up, participate, and spread the word, these sorts of events wouldn't go on for a quarter century.

[Dick284]

Here's a pic of the top three finishers.
http://i.imgur.com/cEzl3u2.jpg

TChardy took first overall.
Yours truely took home second overall.
And some guy in a Utilikilt took 3rd overall.

[catnthehat]

Outstanding , guys, congratulations!
Both work and family prevented me from attending this year and it killed me seeing how it was the 25th annual!:(
Cat

[duceman]

another one in the books.:sHa_shakeshout:

a great time as usual, hard to beat the great weather and a weekend surrounded by like-minded folks.

thanks to dick and his family for the ongoing commitment to this event.

thanks as well to paul from secure energy, for bringing, manning, and donating awesome steaks for the supper again, as well as gary gilson for the help cooking and donating the fresh taber corn.

lots of door prizes again this year, dick will have to put that list together, but sure is nice every participant gets something for turning out.

congrats to travis for shooting an excellent match, (even if he did use all the cripple positions instead of taking us on offhand:fighting0074:), as well as dick for second place finish and devon for third, both shooting offhand with me.

next is leffingwell in lethbridge this week end, and then ponoka 50th rifle rodeo long weekend in september. shaping up to be a great month!

[Deer Hunter]

Nice shooting guys. Congrats tchardy.

[roger]

thardy was on fire out there
there is ton of work to keep this rocking and rolling. the guys who put in the time deserve the credit for this. bar none. i wished i could help a little more but practical distance prevents that from being feasible.
my door prize was a smoking nice golf shirt from ADVANTAGE MFG LTD.
personally i had a good score i think 53 or something and managed not to punch holes through any evergreen steel plates.
great to hook up with the usual AO suspects and hear about the hunting season successes.
it was a long day for Suzi and me so we cut out early.
BTW she says hi and she enjoyed meeting you all!!
the Secure team deserves huge cred for the lunch and steaks.

[Moo Snukkle]

A big thanks to all involved in making this shoot possible. Thanks to those mentioned that donated lunch, steak dinner with fixings and dessert, and prizes as well. Shoot ran smoothly and quickly as it should. My son and I have attended the shoot last 6yrs or so, and this year I was able to bring 2 first time shooters. My 17 yr old daughter and my 12 yr old nephew. Both were so thrilled with the event they have signed up for next year! Great to see many familiar faces and sure missed the ones that couldn't make it. Congrats again to the winners. All top shelf gentlemen.

[Dick284]

The Evergreen Shooting Club would like to thank the following sponsors for the 25th Annual Fred Wilkening Memorial Rifle Rodeo:

Secure Energy Services (lawn chair, go mugs, steaks, BBQ)
Lincoln County Oilfield Services (hoodies and folding knives)
Advantage Manufacturing (Jodie's and golf shirts)
Tri-Beck Trucking (hats)
The Shooting Edge (hats)
Schram Crane Services (hats)
Foothills Gun Club, Blackie (burgers for lunch)
Mr. Gary Gilson (corn on the cob)
Mr. Steve Czobar (youth prizes)
Team JW(duceman) (steel gongs for the elk, bear, and boat)
Swan Roofing Consulting (Bluetooth speaker)


Thank you for making this years event a total success.

[Opalsasquatch]

Thanks for another great year, enjoyed it a lot.

I figure if I hang out with you guys long enough, I may learn to shoot one day!

Kids were tired and ready for baths by the time we got home, but they love running around making new friends out of everyone they talk to.

Thanks again, a good crew of people at this shoot


"Shuuuuuuussssshhhhh.

You can't post stuff like that, too many heads will explode."
Hillbillyreefer