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Hunting & Hiking Gear AND The Popularity of Youth Shooting Sports

Welcome back to Paul Weidenkopf.  Paul is a Manufacturers Representative for Hanwag Footwear,  Mystery Ranch Backpacks, Hornady Ammo, and many other great outdoor products.   Paul is going to talk with us about proper footwear and backpacks for hunting and hiking, both of which have grown in popularity the past few years.

Paul will  also be a featured guest at The Wilderness Fish & Game Hunt Expo in Sauk City June 11, 12, &13, 2021.

Our next guest is Tim Johnson, Coach of the River Valley Trap Team in Spring Green, Wisconsin.
The trap team is moving through the season with its largest team since its inception in 2016, with 59 total members shooting this season.  Of those members, 14 are seniors.  The team is open to River Valley students from 6th to 8th grade.  The sport is growing in popularity among boys and girls.

“The River Valley Trap Team shot it’s third competition of it’s five competition season this weekend, and is preparing to score a championship win next month.  

The team will  be hosting a 50-bird shoot, which is open to the public June 6, to fundraise for the team.  Johnson said the coaches try to reimburse students for the fee to attend the conference championship, or assist new members with startup costs.”  (Nicole Aimone, Editor-in-Chief Valley Sentinel)

Thanks to all of the coaches in every sport.  You are appreciated!