SHIOCTON, WI – The Shiocton trap shooting team continues to gain momentum as interest in the sport grows among local student-athletes.
Co-Head Coach Randy Davidson said the program’s mission extends beyond competition, focusing on firearm safety, responsibility, and introducing students to a lifelong outdoor activity.
“We’re just trying to expand it because we’re both hunters and just want to teach kids they can have fun with guns, but still respect guns,” Davidson said.
The team saw solid participation during the 2026 season, with 12 students joining the program and four returning shooters continuing to build on their experience from previous years.
Trap shooting competitions challenge athletes to shoot clay targets launched from a trap house. Participants compete individually while working to improve accuracy and consistency throughout the season.
Davidson said one of the team’s top performers was Kolton Howard, who earned multiple 25-straight patches during the season, an accomplishment awarded to shooters who hit every target in a round.
The coach also pointed to the improvement shown by several first-year shooters as one of the highlights of the season.
“We had a couple students start really low scoring early in the year and by the end of the season they were shooting in the upper teens and lower twenties,” Davidson said. “Seeing that progression is what makes coaching rewarding.”
Shiocton also found success at the state competition, where one athlete earned a 25 patch and several others posted strong finishes in their respective divisions.
Davidson noted the team had multiple competitors place well at state, while three female shooters also enjoyed a successful season of competition.
While pleased with the team’s accomplishments, Davidson believes the future is even brighter.
“We want to make our trap team bigger,” Davidson said. “We want to invest in more, get more stuff for the kids and get more kids involved. It’s a fun sport.”
As trap shooting continues to grow in popularity across Wisconsin, Davidson hopes more students will consider joining the program and experiencing a sport that combines skill, discipline, safety, and teamwork.
With increasing participation and a strong foundation in place, the Chiefs appear poised to continue building one of the area’s emerging trap shooting programs.
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