January 8, 2004
Ottawa Sportsmen's Club News
from Jon Henkel, Black Powder Chairman
![[img:rifle]](nn04-b1.png "BP Rifle")
BLACK POWDER SHOOTS for 2004
Sponsored by the UPMLA and OSC
February 7th, March 6th, April 3rd, May
1st, and June 5th
Saturdays, starting at 11 a.m. (Eastern Time)
Event will be held regardless of rain, shine, or 10 feet of
snow. This is the UP!!!
All types of muzzleloaders are welcome: traditional side
hammer, inline, caplock, flintlock, open sights, scopes, or
peep sights.
New shooters as well as "old timers" are welcome to join in the
fun. Youth accompanied by adults are also welcome.
Friendly competition is available in men's, women's, and youth
(not yet 16 years old) categories in either traditional or open
divisions, depending on attendance. All targets will break,
move or make a sound.
The traditional division consists of side hammer rifle, open or
iron sights and patched round ball only. The open division
consists of inline rifle, scope, or peep sights and loaded from
the muzzle.
Ribbons will be awarded in each division and door prize drawing
chances to all shooters.
Assistance is readily available to new shooters who are just
learning the art of muzzleloader shooting. Spectators welcome.
Cost: $ 3.00 to shoot and $ 3.00 for a tasty hot lunch.
Contact Jon Henkel (353-6511 or jchenkel@up.net for additional
information.
CHECK OUT the Ottawa Sportsmen's Club at www.ottawasportsmen.org
Ottawa Sportsmen's Club, 7 miles west of Baraga on M-38
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