Trapshooting in Idaho
Trapshooting has a longstanding history in the State of Idaho. Records of ATA shooters from Idaho include Singles
Champions since 1914, Ladies Champions since 1921, and Junior Champions since 1927. ID-PITA was a founding member of the PITA and the ID-PITA state shoot was first held at the Boise Gun Club in 1931. The original Idaho State Trapshooting Association (ISTA) formed in 1948 to promote trapshooting and make regulations pertaining to those events in which members participate. The Lewiston Gun Club, founded in 1881, was the long known as the "oldest Gun Club in the US". There are greater than 18 active gun clubs in the state, all of which sponsor a variety of competitive trapshooting activities.
The Idaho State Trapshooting Association and the
Idaho Pacific International Trapshooting Association exist to promote promote and govern the sport of trapshooting within the state. Both volunteer operated organizations continue to sponsor an annual state shoot where members compete for prizes and trophies based on their performance. Membership in either Association is based on residence and participation in a registered event. There are many trapshooting clubs across the state which hold registered and non-registered shooting activities. All clubs and associations are eligible to present trapshooting information for the Idaho State Trapshooting website.
Trapshooters across the great State of Idaho are proud to carry on the tradition of shooting sportsmanship and camaraderie for which Idaho has been known, and welcomes the participation and support of all trapshooters who share the love of the sport.
Idaho State Trapshooting Association (ATA)
Board of Directors
Kent Graham-President
Spud Storey-Vice President
Kathy Connerley-Secretary/Treasurer
Marvin Heimgartner-Director
Mike Strong-Director
Lahoma Turner-Director
Darin Ames-Director
Dyrk Rogers-Director
Kyle Perry-Director
Leonard Wehking- ATA Delegate
The Idaho State Trapshooting Association (ISTA) is a non-profit organization which serves the purpose to support and promote the sport of trapshooting. The ISTA is a member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA). The ISTA conducts an annual four day state championship event each May over Memorial Day Weekend, rotating the shoot between the Boise Gun Club and the Pocatello Gun Club. Idaho is well represented in the ATA, many shooters attend the Grand American each year. Idaho is proud to have had three Idaho residents who have served as ATA President: Buster Durant, Dan McKenzie and Tom Dillan.
Idaho Pacific International Trapshooting Association (PITA)
Board of Directors:
Waylon Klundt-President
Rick Bradshaw-Vice President
Tammy Shuyler-Secretary
Coni Bolton-Treasurer
Alex Bringhurst-Director
Chris McCutcheon-Director
Erik Zimmerman-Director
The Idaho Pacific International Trapshooting Association (ID-PITA)was originally founded in 1931. They are a founding member of the Pacific International Trapshooting Association. The ID PITA holds an annual state championship event, which rotates between the Boise Gun Club, Pocatello Trap Club, and the Twin Falls Gun Club. Shooters from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada arrive to participate. Idaho is well represented at the Grand Pacific, the annual event where champions are determined.