A shooter readys himself during a skeet shooting competition Sept. 8 at the 3rd Annual Clay County Dove Hunt Salute to the Military at the Birdwell-Clark Ranch east of Henrietta, Texas. The ranch played host to more than about 100 Sheppard members and treated them to a cookout. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)
Dr. Joe Wurster, a local veterinarian, provides instructions Sept. 8 to participants in a skeet shooting competition during the 3rd Annual Clay County Dove Hunt Salute to the Military. Hunters were treated to shooting clay pigeons since the opportunity to hunt dove was limited because very few were flying. Active-duty military and their guests were invited to participate in the hunt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)
Two shooters get ready for a one, two shot Sept. 8 during a skeeting shooting competition at the Birdwell-Clark Ranch east of Henrietta, Texas. The ranch hosted its 3rd Annual Clay County Dove Hunt Salute to the Military, providing a free day of hunting and food for active-duty military and guests. Hunting dove was limited as very few were flying, but participants made up for not shooting dove by shooting clay pigeons. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)
Shooters get ready to fire at clay pigeons Sept. 8 at the 3rd Annual Clay County Dove Hunt Salute to the Military, hosted by the Birdwell-Clark Ranch. Although the birds might not have been flying, hosts set up teams of five to compete is a friendly competition of sport shooting. The ranch invited active-duty military and guests to participate in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)