HSCF CRAWFISH BOIL & FUN SHOOT

from HSCF Hunter's Horn Summer 2021

BLAST AND CAST FOR WELLNESS 2021

BY JOE BETAR | PHOTOS BY RACHEL MIQUEL PHOTOGRAPHY

The HSCF faithful gathered together for our annual Crawfish Boil at the Kickapoo Event Center in Waller, Texas on April 10, 2021. The setting was magnificent, and the attendance was stellar. Mother Nature even looked upon us favorably as we were provided perfect weather.

Over 100 HSCF members, their guests and several new faces met under the grand oaks for a great day of shooting, food, live music, fellowship, and fun! And these were not just any oak trees! The property is home to two Indian Marker trees. These trees, usually oaks, are actually living memorials to Comanche Indians. These migratory people would tie a sapling-size tree to the ground to mark specific areas of interest (camping, fishing, water crossings, meeting places, etc.). Over the next 150 years or so, these trees grow into their unique, angled shapes and form a historical reminder of our past.

We were honored to welcome as our special guest, Stephen Willeford, the hero of the Sutherland Springs First Baptist Church shootings of 2017. Stephen was welcomed by the crowd, and he wholeheartedly returned their admiration, shaking hands and spending time with attendees.

This year’s event included a fun shoot which consisted of a Knockout Sporting Clays contest. Keith Amos was the winner of the tournament’s championship belt. One of our venue hosts even commented about the great talent and competitiveness of the participants.

There was ample opportunity to simply shoot sporting clays for fun and catch and release fishing at a nearby pond filled with bass, crappie, and catfish. It was wonderful to see numerous children playing under the shade of the grand oaks while their parents and grandparents laughed and joked with each other. It truly did our hearts good to see people getting together in person again.

As the sun began to set in the western sky, the soulful strains of Kenna Danielle and her band settled over the crowd while they dined on boiled crawfish and fried catfish, engaging in friendly conversation. A few folks traveled from as far away as Fredericksburg, Texas to attend the event.

A big thank you to our event sponsors: FORLOH Technical Apparel, Alliance Graphics & Printing, Third Coast Thermal, Burts Construction, Inc., and Kickapoo Event Center. ★