2022 Cast & Blast

JUNE 30, 2022: Registration for team and individual shooters is full. You can still register for the dinner.

When: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Where: Kent County Conservation League, 8461 Conservation Rd, Ada, MI 49301

The Ruffed Grouse Society and Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited are once again co-sponsoring the annual Cast & Blast. This will be the 13th year for this annual event which is not only a “blast” but a fundraiser to support both organizations’ youth educational programs.

This fun-filled, no-pressure event includes a 50-shot round of sporting clays and a fun but challenging fly casting course. Prizes will be awarded for the top shooter, fly caster, and overall high score. A steak dinner will follow a social/happy hour which includes complimentary craft beer provided by a local brewery. A raffle will follow dinner that will consist of a fly rod/reel combo, a firearm, and many other cool items. We will have expert instruction on the fundamentals of each sport.

Everyone is welcome and you do not need to be a current member of either organization to attend, and dinner-only folks are welcome. Fly rods will be available for the casting competition, but each shooter will be responsible for bringing their own shotgun. Shotguns are also available for rent from KCCL at a nominal fee. Please contact Mark at KCCL for cost and availability.

Shotgun shells are NOT included, so please bring your own shells if possible. Shells may be available for purchase at KCCL but supplies may be limited. Warm-up rounds of skeet, trap, or five-stand are available from 2:00-3:00 p.m. for an additional fee paid to Kent County Conservation League.

Registration: The shooting event is limited to 60 guns or 12 five-person teams. Please register online (preferred) using the form below. When registering, please be sure to include the individual participant and/or team captain’s name as well as the names of the other four team members in the appropriate boxes.

Registration for the shooting portion of the 2022 Cast n Blast is full.  A big thank you to all the registered participants from the Ruffed Grouse Society and Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited, and we look forward to seeing you on July 13.  While the shooting teams are full, there is still time to register (only $60) for dinner and the casting portion of the event.  Hope to see you there.  IF you have any questions, please email Tom Mundt at [email protected].

While we encourage everyone to register using a credit card at SWMTU.org, registration can be made by mailing a check payable to Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited along with the printable registration form to Schrems West Michigan Trout Unlimited, PO Box 230094, Grand Rapids, MI 49523.

If you have questions, please contact Tom Mundt at [email protected] or by cell at 616-485-1426. Please sign up and participate in this fun event.

Schedule

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. > Registration, Shooting Warm-up

3:00 – 5:30 p.m. > Shooting/Casting Competition

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. > Social Hour, Raffle Ticket sales

6:30 p.m. > Steak Dinner, Raffle Prizes and Fun

8:00 p.m. > Adjourn and drive safe