We spent November participating in 3 Turkey Shoots. The Union County Sheriff's Office holds an annual Turkey Shoot as a fundraiser. Bob grew up going to Turkey Shoots with his dad but this was my first one. I didn't participate this year. I don't have a 20 gauge yet and I am not able to use a 12 gauge due to a shoulder issue. I had fun cheering on Bob and learning the ropes and tricks of the trade. There is no need to take your own ammo unless you are participating in the clay shooting. Union County had 10 shooters per round. The prize was a $20 gift card from Meijer (to buy a turkey). It is $5 a shot but you can get in an event worth money and that is $10 a shot. Bobby signed up for the first round for $5 to win a turkey. And Yep! He Won!!! At this shoot, everyone gets their ammo from a deputy and waits for the "Fire" call. Bob went on to win another round and we left with two $20 gift cards! I am so proud of him! Next up was a county on the other side of Columbus - Fairfield County. We found a new stomping ground with a great group of people at a fish and game club in Fairfield County. They hold several Turkey Shoots a year and this was our first time attending one at this location. The President of the Club welcomed us and explained the rules. Instead of signing up for which shoot you want (ham, turkey, combo, money) you get what is available when you get to the window to buy your ticket. Again, it is $5 a shot or $10 for money shoots and combo shoots. In a combo shoot, you win a ham, a turkey, and 10 lbs of bacon. The first shoot we attended, Bobby spent $5 on a chance to win $50 and WON!! Just like Union County, you do not use your own ammo. They provide it. However, there are 17 shooters in one round, or event. Once they call your event, you go to the line and shoot when you are ready. In case, it wasn't clear, you shoot at targets, not actual turkeys! This time we took our 15 year old, Sage. It was his first Turkey Shoot but not his first time shooting a 12 gauge. He did very well, hitting the #2 circle on the target a couple times.
Bobby spent $10 on a combo round to win a turkey, ham, and 10 pounds of bacon. And yep, he WON!!! Proud wife again!!
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