New Hampshire Trapshooting Association

Association News

Election results, meeting minutes, sponsor news, and shoot announcements from around the circuit. Newest first.

2026

April 23

Thank You Major Waldron Sportsmen's Association - 2026 State Shoot Championship Event Sponsor

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.

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April 23

Thank You Country Pond Fish & Game Club - 2026 State Shoot Preliminary Event Sponsor

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.

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April 23

Thank You State Line Field & Stream Club - 2026 State Shoot Championship Event Sponsor

State Line Field & Stream Club joins the New Hampshire State Shoot for the first time as a championship event sponsor for 2026.

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April 23

Thank You LPGWorks - 2026 State Shoot Event Sponsor

LPGWorks joins the 2026 New Hampshire State Shoot again as a Preliminary Day event sponsor. The company makes shell catchers for semi-automatic shotguns.

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April 17

Thank You Remington - 2026 State Shoot Championship Event Sponsor

Remington will sponsor a championship event at the 2026 New Hampshire State Shoot.

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April 17

Badges & Barrels 2026

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.

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April 10

Four Shoots Added at Peterborough Sportsmen's Club

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.

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February 21

Legal Opinion on MA Gun Law

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.

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January 28

Minutes from the Winter and Executive Committee Meetings Posted

Minutes from the NHTA Winter Meeting and the recent Executive Committee meeting are now available on the Documents page.

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2025

December 15

2026 State Team Announced

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.

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December 15

Officer & Director Election Results

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.

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November 11

Minutes from the Summer Meeting Posted

Minutes from the NHTA Summer meeting are now available on the Documents page.

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September 16

Photo Albums Moved to NHTA Facebook Group

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.

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September 15

New Hampshire All-Americans - Nick Gibbs, Connor Gibson, Mike Blaisdell, Peter Eaton

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.

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August 15

Delegates Elected for 2026 Target Year

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.

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July 31

Congratulations to Our 2025 State Champions

Congratulations to the 2025 New Hampshire State Champions: Steve Szczechura (Singles), Nick Gibbs (Doubles and High All-Around), and Joe Fichtner (Handicap).

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July 31

Results Added from the 2025 New Hampshire State Shoot

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.

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July 31

Dick Bombard - Congratulations!

Dick Bombard shot his first 100-straight in Singles on preliminary day of the New Hampshire State Shoot.

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