From June 23rd to 25th, the esteemed Boise Gun Club was once again alive with competitive spirit and camaraderie as it proudly hosted the “Skeet June Bug Open.” This exciting skeet shooting competition lured a dynamic crowd of sharpshooters, each ready to demonstrate their skill and precision in the five intense events – the 12 Gauge, 20 Gauge, 28 Gauge, 410 Gauge, and the exhilarating Doubles. Embracing the vibrant summer weather, participants immersed themselves in the competition, jostling for supremacy in the idyllic setting of Boise’s distinguished gun club. Each event offered its own unique set of challenges, keeping competitors on their toes and providing an exhilarating spectacle for all those in attendance.
The “Skeet June Bug Open” perfectly captured the heart and soul of skeet shooting, echoing the club’s rich tradition of hosting premier Skeet, Trap, and 5-Stand events. Across the three days, each shot fired and each clay target shattered served to deepen the legacy of this beloved sport at the Boise Gun Club. Above all, this event shone a spotlight on the strong sense of community and sportsmanship inherent in the sport, reinforcing why the Boise Gun Club continues to be a cherished venue for skeet shooting aficionados.
| Competition & Class | Shooters Name | Place & Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Gauge | ||
| A Class | No Shooters | |
| B Class | Hunter Sells | 1st | 98 CH |
| Matt Stoll | 2nd | 97 B1 | |
| Lonnie Eads | 3rd | 95 | |
| C Class | No Shooters | |
| D Class | D K Brown | 1st | 93 D1 |
| Mike Rittenhouse | 2nd | 92 | |
| E Class | Mike Koke | 1st | 84 E1 |
| Dave Parsley | 2nd | 83 | |
| William Rice | 3rd | 68 | |
| 20 Gauge | ||
| A Class | Lonnie Eads | 1st | 91 |
| B Class | Matt Stoll | 1st | 94 B1 |
| C Class | No Shooters | |
| D Class | Mike Rittenhouse | 1st | 89 D1 |
| Mike Koke | 2nd | 84 | |
| Rick Robles | 3rd | 77 | |
| Dave Parsley | 4th | 65 | |
| 28 Gauge | ||
| A Class | No Shooters | |
| B Class | Esi Dease | 1st | 97 CH & Lady |
| Matt Stoll | 2nd | 95 B1 | |
| Ed Van Etten | 3rd | 92 | |
| C Class | Mark Dease | 1st | 96 C1 |
| Mike Rittenhouse | 2nd | 92 | |
| D Class | Mike Koke | 1st | 85 D1 |
| Dave Parsley | 2nd | 84 | |
| 410 Gauge | ||
| A Class | Matt Stoll | 1st | 93 A1 |
| B Class | Ed Van Etten | 1st | 95 CH |
| Mark Dease | 2nd | 93 B1 | |
| Esi Dease | 3rd | 90 | |
| 12-Gauge Doubles | ||
| A Class | Ed Van Etten | 1st | 91 CH |
| B Class | Lonnie Eads | 1st | 89 B1 |
| Matt Stoll | 2nd | 87 | |
| Doug Chase | 3rd | 76 | |
| C Class | No Shooters | |
| D Class | Tony Watson | 1st | 88 D1 |
| Dave Parsley | 2nd | 75 | |
| Mike Koke | 3rd | 74 | |
| William Rice | 4th | 60 | |
