Month: April 2017

Who We Are

In 1949, the Wood County Conservation League originally leased the current property for $300.00 per year. We would like to thank the founders that eventually purchased the property for the Club and renamed the organization Heart of Wisconsin Sportsman’s Club. We are situated on 160 acres, 120 acres of which are enrolled in the managed forest land program. We have many acres of mature timber to support area wildlife.

The Heart boasts eight (8) trap fields with state of the art “Pat Traps” and “Canterbury” voice release systems. We are also proud of our two (2) modern skeet fields and modern Club House facility. All fields are fully lighted.

  President – Greg Knorr

  Vice President – Bruce Rosenthal

  Treasurer – John Wilke

  Secretary – Allen Witt

  Social Media Specialist – Jenny Wierzba

  Board of Directors

  • Glen Arnold
  • Glen Carlson
  • Bill Esselman
  • Larry Heinrichs
  • Dan King
  • Gary Melvin
  • Wayne Nichols
  • Dan Gallagher
  • Wayne Vandenberg

Promote gun safety and learn while having fun —- get the real statement

Year Round Hours

Thursdays 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Sundays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

**Closed during Wisconsin Deer Gun Season

April thru September

Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. May thru September

Thursdays 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Summer League

Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Junior League 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Note:

Depending on the number of teams, one trap is open for practice on Wednesday’s during league

Club Meetings (January – October) 3rd Tuesday of each Month Beginning at 7:00 p.m.

New members and visitors are always welcome at the Heart!

2017 Membership Prices:

New member – Single: $30.00 – Family $35.00

Renewal prices – Single: $25.00 – Family – $30.00

Life memberships – $500.00

**As of October 8, 2015, The Board of Directors voted to have ALL memberships come due January first.

Current expirations, as they come due, will be pro-rated to the end of the year, plus the amount for the upcoming year.

New Memberships

Single – $30.00 Pro-rate @ $2.50 per month

Family – $35.00 Pro-rate @ $3.00 per month

Membership Renewals

Single – $25 Pro-rate @ $2.00 per month

Family – $30 Pro-rate @ $2.50 per month

Memberships not renewed in the month of expiration, there will be a 1-month grace period. After that, dues will revert to “new members” prices as noted above.

Please carry your membership card at all times, for it also serves as an identification card against trespassing, in case you are on our land when the Club is not open.

See “Hours of operation” on this website for days and times we are open.

Shooters you need to be aware, no rifles or pistols are allowed on the club grounds. This is posted on the club sign at the entrance of the driveway.

Please Patronize our ATA Flier Sponsors.

See our sponsors for our ATA & ATA Northwest Zone fliers under the Sponsors link of our web page.

Shooting Fees

As a member of the Heart you will be able to take advantage of the lower target prices

Members pay $4.00 per/25 targets for trap or skeet shooting.

Non-members pay $5.00 per/25 targets for trap or skeet shooting.

Juniors pay $3.00 per/25 targets for trap or skeet shooting

Members are exempt from paying the $10.00 league fees charged to non-members when joining a league.

You may decide to become a Life Member. Life Memberships are available for a one-time fee of $500.00. This Life Membership will give you all the benefits of a member plus you never have to worry about yearly membership fees again.

Gift certificates are available for shooting and merchandise.

Please call for additional information at 715-325-5163 or e-mail us at; www.heartofwisc@gmail.com

League Information

 


2016 Wednesday Night Summer Handicap Trap League Rules
These rules are subject to change at the discretion of the Summer League Rules Committee.

1. Each team will consist of 5 regular shooters plus sub(s).

2. There is a mandatory membership requirement for all league shooters. Either a $10.00 summer league only membership or an annual membership ($30.00 new individual-$35….00 new family) must be paid before the 2nd week of league. Any individual non-member sub must also purchase either membership after their 4th week as a sub for any team. Fees are the responsibility of the team captain. See Secretary for the $10.00 league membership sign up paper.

3. Starting time will be 6:30 p.m. Practice night will be April 27th. First league night will begin May 4th and continue for 14 weeks.

4. Sponsor & entry fee will be $50.00 per team due on or before May 4th before the team shoots.

5. Team target fees of $45.00 ($9.00 per shooter for 50 targets) are to be paid by the captain to the cashier each Wednesday prior to the team’s participation.

6. Any junior shooting on an adult team will pay $9.00 for 50 targets. Juniors who shoot on a junior team will be shooting at the 5:30 p.m. time slot. They would pay $6.00 per 50 rounds. They will have High Average and High Gun awards.

7. Once sponsorship, membership, and/or shooting fees are paid, there will be no refunds for any reason.

8. The first week of qualifying all teams will shoot from the 20 yd. line; the second week will be at the 22 yd. line, the 3rd week from the 24 yd. line, and the 4th week from the 26 yd. line. Juniors will shoot on the 16 yd. line the 2nd week will be handicapped yardage. Scores on the qualification rounds WILL NOT be posted until after the fourth week.

9. After the first 4 weeks of qualifying teams will be placed in one of five classes (number of classes subject to change). Any team or person that does not wish to shoot the qualification rounds will remain at their average and not be given the 5 bird deduction. On the 5th week, teams in each class will start on handicapped yardage determined by the number of teams participating and their qualifying scores. The highest qualifying team will shoot the longest yardage and the lowest qualifying team will shoot the shortest yardage. Random draw will determine all teams time slot and all scores will start over at zero.

10. Teams can volunteer to move up a class on night of classification with approval from the Board of Directors. Note: Teams must indicate at the captain’s meeting if they will be taking advantage of their right to move up one class out of their classified division.

11. Each week after classification the 1st place team in each division will be separated from the 2nd place team by 2 yds or more. Multiple teams in the same class may shoot at the same yardage.

12. Prior to the 5th week, check the scheduled shooting times as each class will shoot at the same time slot if possible.

13. If a shooter is not present to shoot the first 25 targets, he/she can make up those targets on the next available time slot providing the shooter is present and on time for the second round.

14. Any error in scoring during shooting must be corrected before shooter shoots again. Any error in scoring must be corrected that night, or error will stand. The Heart will post all scores each week, except for the 4 weeks of qualifications. Captains do not post scores. Subs score must be marked as a sub. Put their name down with sub written behind it and the name of who they’re subbing for. This is important!!!

15. Captains are responsible for checking shooting time, trap and yardage on their courtesy pre-made score sheet against the posted score sheet on the bulletin board. Any discrepancies need to be brought to the attention of a Board Director or Officer so the error can be fixed before shooting begins. If a captain is negligent verifying any of the above and in the event the team shoots at an incorrect time, trap or yardage, the team will be responsible for arranging to re-shoot on a different open night at the correct time, yard, or trap, pay a scorer if needed and pay the normal fee for league night.

16. Field Judges will be a Director of the Heart. Listing of the Directors is posted on the board.

17. Trap #3 may be available as a practice/breakdown trap depending on the number of teams. Traps will be set between 5:00 & 5:30 p.m. Once the traps are set there will be no adjustment of the trap by any shooter other than a Board of Director. ATA rules apply for adjusting traps. Any adjustments must be made before shooting commences.

18. If a trap breaks down, that team will move to an available trap as determined by a Board Director.

19. Shooting will not be canceled because of rain, only lightening. Any team that refuses to shoot in the rain will use their averages minus 10 birds, except the first four weeks of qualifying.

20. Delays or cancellations to be determined by the Board of Directors.

21. Team makeup must be shot with permission from 3 Club Directors and will also supply their own trap help. They must also shoot the same time slot as they would have on that league night if possible. If a team cannot shoot a make- up round, they will use their average minus 5 birds per shooter.

22. Any individual shooter or team may shoot ahead of their league night and their assigned time slot if that shooter or team cannot be there. That person or team must shoot in the week of or prior to the week they will miss. That shooter or team will be responsible for having any authorized club key holder, not a team member, open and score for them at that time slot. If any individual shooter or team can’t shoot in the week prior to their league night they will use their average minus 5 birds per individual or team.

23. The Summer League Banquet, shoot-offs, and awards will be held on the next available Wednesday after league is completed. Teams are responsible for verifying their own team members shoot-offs. Shoot-offs will begin at 6:30 p.m. Any team not present for their shoot-off when called will forfeit. Ties for High Average or High Gun for class will shoot-off at the longest yard of their class. High Average takes precedent over High Gun.

24. Only one High Average or High Gun trophy per person. To be eligible for either you have to shoot a minimum of 11 weeks. High Average is calculated on 11 weeks. You can throw out up to 3 low scores for High Average.

SUBSTITUE SHOOTERS

25. There will be a sub list to sign up on in the Clubhouse.

26. Regular team shooters cannot sub.

27. All sub scores will not exceed the average of the absent shooter by a maximum of 5 targets. If the subs score is less than the absent shooters average, that will be the posted score.

28. If no sub is available, the absent shooters score will be his/her 50 target average minus 5 birds. If absent shooter does not have an average, remaining team members average from the night will be used to calculate score.

29. No subs will participate when a regular team member is present and capable of shooting. Subs are not eligible for awards.

30. A sub that is signed to a specific team may shoot for other teams.

Revised April 19, 2016

It is our club policy to not carry in alcohol. We do sell beer on site. Please support our club by buying beer at the club. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you.

2017 Summer League

NOTES:
•Our goal is to have scores updated within 24 hours of league night ending, no promises
•Current personal averages do NOT include qualifying weeks
•Any changes in yardage will be noted on your following weeks score sheet
•If you have any questions please e-mail HeartofWiSC@gmail.com

2017 Summer Shoot Time and Trap Schedule

2017 Summer League Team Overall Scores

Classifications will be updated after May 24th

AAA

  • Mickey’s Tip Up
  • Shawack Paintball Store
  • UW Kellner

AA

  • Affordable Contractors
  • Boones Saloon
  • Jack’s Body Shop Inc.
  • Paradise Lodge
  • Ramono’s Pizzeria
  • Sportsman’s Pub

A

  • Badgerland Boarding Kennels
  • Foley’s Nita Brew
  • Freddies
  • Garrison Septic
  • GK Guns
  • Ida’s I
  • Ida’s II
  • Northcentral Real Estate

B

  • Blue Ridge Shooters
  • Majories Steakhouse Shooters
  • Saratoga Cranberry
  • Soldier Ridge Farm

C

  • Cegielski Concrete
  • Clay Killers
  • Downtown Video Archery
  • Jacoby’s
  • Just 4 Fun

D

  • Chat-R-Box Cafe
  • High-Flyers Trap Team
  • Mowery Transport Inc

2016 Summer League Scores

Coming soon!!


Information About the League 2017

The ten (10) week team league begins on Wednesday, January 4th and will end March 8th.
Shooting begins at 6:30 p.m.
There is a $10.00 entry fee per person, with an $9.00 weekly target fee.

This is a 50 target league – 25 16-yard targets followed by 25 handicap targets.
Handicap yardage will be determined by teams 16 yard score divided by 5 and adding 2 yards.
The first place team each week will be handicapped by team’s 16 yard score divided by 5 and adding 4 yards.
Most other Wednesday night summer league rules will apply accordingly.
The Heart will provide scorers for the 6:30 p.m. time slot. The 6:30 p.m. team must provide a scorer for the 7:00 p.m. squad following them, 7:00 p.m. scores for the 7:30 p.m. squad & 7:30 p.m. scores for the 8:00 p.m. squad.
In the event of the absence of a regular shooter, and there is no sub to shoot in his/her place, the score recorded for that shooter, for that night will be: the shooters average.
Note: Subs scores will not exceed the missing shooters average (determined by a minimum of 3 weeks scores.)
End of league party will be Wednesday, March 15th. Trophies will be awarded to the first place team and individual trophies for High Gun and High Average.

Your winter league committee members are: Bruce Rosenthal. Please feel free to contact him with any questions.


Dedicated to supporting youth education, development, and shooting skills we offer training for any Junior that is interested in becoming a Junior shooter.
Juniors must have completed the hunters safety program. Juniors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult mentor for their first time shooting. Juniors may come to the club to receive information on the proper equipment and safety procedures needed to become a trap shooter. Trap shooting is becoming a sport that students may inquire about at your local school.
So start becoming an active shooter and inquire about your options as a Junior shooter today. Our summer league offers a Junior league that you may participate in. The league runs from April until August. Juniors compete at 5:30 p.m. Some of our Junior shooters are also employed by the Heart as trap help.
Any questions you may have please feel free to e-mail us at heartofwisc@gmail.com or call 715-325-5163.

NRA/ATA Shooting Coach
2009 ATA Coach of the Year
Co Chair “Shoot for a Cure” to Fight Childhood Cancer over $1,000,000 Raised
President Wisconsin Scholastic Clay Target Program Trap
Youth Program Director Hartford Conservation & Gun Club
Wisconsin State Director AIM (Academics, Integrity, Marksmanship)
Wisconsin State Advisor SCTP (Scholastic Clay Target Program)
Wisconsin Youth Shooting Organization (WYSO)

Wisconsin Youth Shooting Sports Alliance (WYSSA)

Hunter Safety

The online course can be found at:
http://ihea.com/hunter-education/online-courses.php

The available CDROM classes can be found at:
https://hfwolf.centraltechnology.net/wdnr/laam.nsf/publicHSClasses?OpenForm

Outside Shooting Events

CWSL Schedule

12/08/2019 – Sheboygan Falls

12/22/2019 – Sheboygan

01/05/2020 – Manitowoc

01/19/2020 – Green Bay

02/02/2020 – Wisconsin Rapids

02/16/2020 – Sheboygan Falls

03/01/2020 – Wausau

03/15/2020 – Manitowoc (5 Man)

03/29/2020 – Green Bay – Championship

CWTA Schedule

01/12/2020 – Marathon

01/26/2020 – Weston

02/09/2020 – Lincoln

02/23/2020 – Heart of Wisconsin

03/08/2020 – Minocqua

03/22/2020 – Manawa

04/05/2020 – Ashley