National Trapshooting Day Observed at Thurmont Club
The Maryland State Sportsmen's Association marked National Trapshooting Day with a program and event at the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman's Club. About 30 families and officials from local and state levels joined guests learning the sport, then news media members competed in a two-round, 5-position target challenge with back-up shooters assisting on missed targets.
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Maryland State Sportsmen’s Association
Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club
Thurmont Club
Local trapshooting event showcases participants and winners
A Thurmont club trapshoot included guest groups from state and local law enforcement, elected officials, and neighbors. Linda Strine and Anita Stup led among officials. Ed Fitzgerald and son won among neighbors. Bob Brown and Jim Kerns topped law enforcement scores. Olimer Webb Jr won doubles with 95 of 100. Greg Hohman led 16 yard with a perfect 100, in a four‑way tie resolved by shoot‑off.
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Thurmont Club
Linda Strine
Charles Mathias
Anita Stup
Ed Fitzgerald
Eddie
Bob Brown
Natural Resources Police
Jim Kerns
Maryland State Police
Olimer Webb Jr
Earl Bangs
Michael Levi
John Stevens
Don Reed
Bill Harrison
Harrison
Greg Hohman
Jerry Phillips
John Zentz
Perry Kennedy
Hohman
Ken
Galen Clogett
Bob Smith
Clagett and
Stup
Strine
Nationals Trapshooting Day results at Thurmont
New participants claimed trophies across classes A to D with Duff Barnes and Barnes winning multiple targets. Albert Markel led the 100 target handicap, Mann topped 17-19 yard group, Naylor led 20-21 yard shooters, Rulapaugh led 22-24, Stinnett led 25-27, and Horman earned High Over All with 279. Public awareness aims to grow trapshooting appeal.
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Albert Markel
Albert Mann
Don Naylor
Jim Rulapaugh
Ron Stinnett
Greg Horman
Thurmont
Bassmasters Tourney Draws Big Crowd at Deep Creek Lake
A large crowd attended the Fredericktown bass open at Deep Creek Lake despite threats of Gloria. Ray Stover and Frank Semler Jr won with a four pound smallmouth among a 10 fish, 12 lb total catch. Other top teams included Eugene Small with Ben Gibson at 7 lbs 8 oz, Bill Teter with Ray Wharton at 6 lbs 3 oz, and G. Merling with R. Merling at 5 lbs 12 oz. Subsequent Mid-Maryland and Washington County events yielded notable catches, including Blair Weller’s 4 lb 11 oz smallmouth and Todd Staley’s 7 lb 5 oz five-fish haul.
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Fredericktowne E Bassmasters
Deep Creek Lake
Ray Stover
Frank Semler Jr
Stover
Maryland Bass Federation
Stover-Semler
Eugene Small
Ben Gibson
Bill Teter
Ray Wharton
R. Merling
Todd Staley
Gary Mitchell
Bruce Dove Jr
Andrew Drove
Bruce Dove Sr
Ron Bailey
Blair Weller
Ed Keller
Bob Miller
Washington County Club
Seneca
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