Which State has the oldest trapshooting organization?

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  1. 7.5shot

    7.5shot Active Member

    Which state has the oldest trapshooting organization? I am not talking ATA only. Thanks in advance.
     
    7.5shot, May 9, 2018
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  2. Don Cogan

    Don Cogan Bird Hunter Past OSTA President Founding Member

    Great question for HB. The Ohio association was formed in 1887 but I would guess that some of the eastern States predate that. Hopefully HB will spot this thread and have the answer.
     
    Don Cogan, May 10, 2018
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  3. ebsurveyor

    ebsurveyor State HOF Founding Member Forum Leader Member State Hall of Fame

    On August 22, 1890, the Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association was organized at the Crosby House in Corry, PA. This meeting was set in motion by H. A. Penrose, owner of Corry's Keystone Manufacturing Company, which made clay targets and traps
     
    ebsurveyor, May 10, 2018
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