. The American angler. Fishing. Note's cDid Queries. 247 What to Do to Increase Attendance at Club Shoots. There has been a general falling oft of attend- ance at club shoots, and the question has been bothering the directors and club officers as how to overcome this trouble. We notice at Dexter Park that some of the shoots have had only four entries, which is a large falling off" in numbers. Why? Hard times? No, because the average shooter is a man of moderate means and can easily afford to shoot once a week at clay birds, at least. Is the sport losing interest? No, to the contrary, beca
. The American angler. Fishing. Note's cDid Queries. 247 What to Do to Increase Attendance at Club Shoots. There has been a general falling oft of attend- ance at club shoots, and the question has been bothering the directors and club officers as how to overcome this trouble. We notice at Dexter Park that some of the shoots have had only four entries, which is a large falling off" in numbers. Why? Hard times? No, because the average shooter is a man of moderate means and can easily afford to shoot once a week at clay birds, at least. Is the sport losing interest? No, to the contrary, because the tournaments this season have shown that the sport is more popular than ever, by the large list of entries and number ot tournaments. It is one of two reasons. Professionalism or live bird shooting, both of which are distasteful to the average club member, no doubt, keep a good many away. There is one other reason that no doubt has its effect, that is the location of the club grounds. Some grounds are situ- ated so far away that a business man cannot afford the time to go, while other grounds are too difficult to reach ; members have either to walk or drive, which, in the latter case, means an extra expense. If the different clubs would only give out their plans, so that others would be benefitted by them, there is no doubt that a good many of the clubs would be in better shape. Certainly the more shooters, the better for all clubs. It's true that one plan will not be suitable for all cluDs, but " two heads are better than one," and your plan may help some other club, if not all. This does not appeal to the "expert," as we know what he wants, "added money," but that does not suit the ordinary shooter, as he is not able to get a small share of any purse. Several ideas have been talked of, large dues and no charge for clay birds. Let the club buy shells, etc., at cost, for members, offer money prizes in a handicap or class shoot each week, or
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