New Hampshire Trapshooting Association
Election results, meeting minutes, sponsor news, and shoot announcements from around the circuit. Newest first.
July 20
We are saddened to pass on the news that long-time New Hampshire trap shooter Jack McDonald has passed away. Our sincerest condolences go out to his wife Sandra, and his entire family. For those that knew Jack, you're sure to smile when you learn that he was laid to rest in a "Carroll County Fish & Game" hat, a McDonald Well & Pump T-Shirt, his Duke jeans, and his favorite pair of suspenders!
Read moreJuly 1
The NHTA is raffling 100 cases of premium 12 gauge target shotshells, a full pallet, with the winner choosing the brand, shot size, and velocity. Tickets are $100, only 300 will be sold, and the winner is drawn at the State Shoot at the end of July.
Read moreApril 23
Major Waldron Sportsmen's Association returns as a 2026 New Hampshire State Shoot sponsor. This year the club will present one of the championship events.
Read moreApril 23
Country Pond Fish & Game Club continues its support of New Hampshire trapshooting as a Preliminary Day event sponsor for the 2026 New Hampshire State Shoot.
Read moreApril 23
State Line Field & Stream Club joins the New Hampshire State Shoot for the first time as a championship event sponsor for 2026.
Read moreApril 23
LPGWorks joins the 2026 New Hampshire State Shoot again as a Preliminary Day event sponsor. The company makes shell catchers for semi-automatic shotguns.
Read moreApril 17
Remington will sponsor a championship event at the 2026 New Hampshire State Shoot.
Read moreApril 17
The annual Badges & Barrels competition between AIM4NH youth shooters and New Hampshire Conservation Officers will be hosted at Horseshoe Fish & Game Club in Merrimack on Saturday, May 30.
Read moreApril 10
Peterborough Sportsmen's Club has added four registered shoots this season: May 31, June 28, August 16, and September 20. Supporting the smaller local New Hampshire shoots keeps them going, and volunteers are always welcome.
Read moreFebruary 21
Minute Man Sportsmen's Club retained Attorney Neil Tassel for a legal opinion on how the recent Massachusetts gun laws affect non-residents shooting at Massachusetts clubs. His assessment, reviewed by GOAL staff: non-residents may shoot at Massachusetts clubs and ranges without a non-resident license, but may not bring semi-automatic or high-capacity firearms into the state without one.
Read moreJanuary 28
Minutes from the NHTA Winter Meeting and the recent Executive Committee meeting are now available on the Documents page.
Read moreDecember 15
The 2026 State Team was announced at the NHTA Winter Meeting at Nashua Fish & Game Association. Photos and season averages for the team are on the State Team page.
Read moreDecember 15
At the NHTA Winter Meeting at Nashua Fish & Game Association, members elected the Executive Committee: Gary Littlefield (President), Jason Green (Vice President), Jack Cannon (Treasurer), Phil Wright (Secretary), and directors John Cannillo, Allisen Reese, and Steve Szczechura.
Read moreNovember 11
Minutes from the NHTA Summer meeting are now available on the Documents page.
Read moreSeptember 16
All NHTA photo albums now live in the NHTA Facebook Group, with albums going back to 1984. Members can post their own photos, comment, and share items of interest, while the website continues to carry association news, historical information, and announcements.
Read more(opens in a new tab)September 15
Four New Hampshire shooters earned 2026 ATA All-American honors: Nick Gibbs (Open Second Team), Connor Gibson (Junior Gold Second Team), Mike Blaisdell (Veteran First Team), and Peter Eaton (Senior Veteran Second Team). All-American team members are recognized on the State Team page.
Read moreAugust 15
At the summer association meeting held during the state shoot, Phil Wright was elected ATA Delegate for the 2026 target year, with Steve Szczechura as first alternate and Nick Gibbs as second alternate.
Read moreJuly 31
Congratulations to the 2025 New Hampshire State Champions: Steve Szczechura (Singles), Nick Gibbs (Doubles and High All-Around), and Joe Fichtner (Handicap).
Read moreJuly 31
Thanks to every competitor who came out for the 2025 New Hampshire State Shoot. Full results are posted on the Past Results page alongside historical state shoot results.
Read moreJuly 31
Dick Bombard shot his first 100-straight in Singles on preliminary day of the New Hampshire State Shoot.
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