A total of 50 targets are thrown, usually in some sort of pair configuration. In a report pair, for example, the second of two birds is thrown on the report of the gun firing at the first target. Following pairs are thrown one bird at a time as fast as the trap machine can throw them. At some stations are true pairs, which are two birds thrown simultaneously. Because of the pair configuration, semi-automatic and double guns are the preferred firearms but experienced pump gunners are only slightly handicapped.
Targets are relatively close so guns choked improved cylinder or modified are best.
Each course is different and even the same course can have a different look from week to week. It was great fun and, as always, Mike Eernisse and his staff did an excellent job designing and operating the course. Eight to 10 stations, at which four or six targets are thrown, make up this course. Rabbit targets are hardened discs thrown on edge which bounce and roll along the ground similar to a running rabbit. Battue targets are thrown at high speed, tip and then dive like landing ducks.