Meat shoot

Shooting sport

A meat shoot is a type of target shooting event and fundraiser similar to block shoots, ham shoots, and turkey shoots. Participants aim at paper targets using shotguns to win cuts of meat as prizes.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Meat shoots are run as fundraising events by groups such as civic organizations or conservation groups.[1] Other groups which hold meat shoots include rod and gun clubs, churches, American Legions, and VFW chapters.[2][7][8][9][10]

Meat shoots are most popular in the rural United States, particularly the South, Midwest, and East Coast.[1]

Trap shooting is the competition in some meat shoots.[7][11][12][13]

## Rules of Play

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To enter a meat shoot, participants purchase tickets for a small fee, giving them the chance to shoot.[3][5] A single individual may buy multiple tickets to give themselves a greater chance of winning a prize.

Most meat shoots are competitions of target shooting using shotguns. The object is to try and hit as close to the center of the target as possible.[1][3] A judge determines which person was closest to the center and awards the prize accordingly.

Since these games are normally played with shotguns or pellet guns, there is an element of randomness in the way the shot hits the target. This randomness increases excitement and levels the playing field, making meat shoots more fun for families and unskilled marksmen.[10]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d "'Meat Shoots': Examining A Rural Tradition". WBUR. 20 January 2014.
2. ^ a b "Illinois sheriff stops 'meat shoot' planned for rival". news.google.com. Southeast Missourian. 28 April 2002. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
3. ^ a b c Murphy, Dan (16 March 2013). "Meat of the Matter: Aim, shoot, meat". Drovers Cattle Network. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016.
4. ^ "Best of St. Louis 2007 - Sports & Recreation - Best Meat Shoot". St. Louis Riverfront Times. 2007. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016.
5. ^ a b Altman, Maria (9 December 2013). "Aiming For Bacon: A Day At A Meat Shoot". KBIA. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016.
6. ^ Crone, Thomas (4 June 2012). "Out & About: "Meat Shoot Saturdays" at The Office". St. Louis Magazine. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024.
7. ^ a b "Trap shooting for a good cause". KHQA. ABC News. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
8. ^ Scott, Brian (4 January 2014). "Rocky Mountain Gun Club Hosts Meat Shoot". K2 Radio. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
9. ^ Antonacci, J.P. (6 January 2013). "Taking their best shot". Brant News. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016.
10. ^ a b Leicht, Joe (18 October 2018). "Meat Shoot". South County Times. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024.
11. ^ Demarco, Margaret. "Great Falls Trap Club excited for younger participants in Meat Shoot". KXLH.com. Archived from the original on 19 January 2016. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
12. ^ Martinsen, Jeff (7 February 2023). "Trap club meat shoot". Choteau Acantha. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024.
13. ^ Martinsen, Melody (8 February 2023). "Sharp-eyed trap shooters take aim". Choteau Acantha. Archived from the original on 25 April 2024.

## Further reading

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* "The Southeast Missourian – Google News Archive Search". Retrieved 23 January 2016.