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Fulton County Coon Hunters Club hosted its first turkey shoot of 2023 at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8. The monthly events are organized by club President Will Helt and Treasurer Phil Nicklaus and regularly draw dozens of participants of all ages — members and non-members alike — who enjoy a morning of sport and fellowship, as well as a chance to win a $10 meat prize. Turkey Shoots For Nicklaus, who organizes and oversees the event along with Helt, the turkey shoots are all about having a good time. Nicklaus joined the club, which was established in 1947, more than 20 years ago, when membership was at an all-time low of six members. The club furnishes the ammunition for $2 per shot, and participants can shoot as often as they wish, aiming at a paper target 30 yards away. Allowed gauges are .410, .20, .16 and .12, with a 32-inch barrel length limit. There is also a .22 rifle and pistol shoot. Using shotguns introduces an element of chance to the shotgun portion of the event, as one cannot entirely control the spread of each shell’s BBs. “It’s just luck of the draw,” Nicklaus commented, which is fine with him. “Competition was never my bag. It’s a social event.” “We do a bunch of shooting and a bunch of talking,” said Helt. Nicklaus recalled bringing along his then 6-year-old son, Briar, to his first turkey shoot. “He loved it, and I had a ball socializing with everybody.” These days, the events are also a way to honor Briar, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident seven years ago, shortly after returning from a tour of duty in Afghanistan. “He just loved the whole club.” Coon Hunting Briar also loved coon hunting, which, like bird hunting, includes the companContinued on page 3
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