T-Bone’s Bone Collector Team Claims 4th Annual Squirrel Master Classic Title.
T-Bone’s Bone Collector team claimed the 2017 GAMO Squirrel Master Classic title Wednesday evening after two thrilling squirrel hunts and an intense shooting competition that showcased the incredible talents of some special 4-H kids.
This was the first time a shooting competition had been incorporated into the SMC, adding a whole new element and creating an opportunity to involve the kids even more.
“This event has always been about the kids and the future of the hunting and shooting sports, so it made sense to do more shooting and put the various GAMO air guns in their hands,” said event creator Jackie Bushman of the Buckmasters team.
“We knew they were good shooters, but these kids blew our minds with their skill and poise under pressure. Then when you see the smiles on not only their faces, but also the faces of the hunting celebrities, the camera crews, the outdoor writers and the parents, and it makes you realize how important it is to get young people shooting and having fun.”
The Classic started Wednesday morning with a squirrel hunt won by T-Bone’s Bone Collector team. Then, after a big lunch, the six teams took to the range for the shooting competition.
There were four shooting events, including a special segment that featured each team’s 4-H youth. Tiny Moriah Christian bested her peers and earned 120 points for Vicki Cianciarulo’s Archer’s Choice team. Final results from the rest of the competition were withheld for after the weigh-in of the evening squirrel hunt.
It was a happy but tired gathering as the six teams met to tally up the squirrels from the evening hunt, and T-Bone’s team once again came out on top. With 120 points from the squirrel hunts, and another 240 earned in the shooting competition, T-Bone and his squad earned the 2017 GAMO Squirrel Master Classic title and the coveted squirrel trophies.
The Buckmasters team finished third, followed by Bone Collector (Michael), Archer’s Choice (Ralph), and Archer’s Choice (Vicki).