LAMOILLE VALLEY FISH & GAME CLUB
A PLACE TO SHOOT
Cowboy Action Shooting at Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club
The Verdant Mountain Vigilantes is the Single Action Shooting Society shooting group within the Lamoille Valley Fish & Game Club.
Cowboy action shooters enjoy shooting traditional guns mixed with an appreciation of the traditions of the Old West. At present there are three scheduled matches at the LVFGC Club each year.
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Matches typically consists of shooting a series of steel targets in 10 stages over a course of two days. Each stage is a timed scenario involving shooting through and around props in a specific order. Scoring is based on the number of hits shot in the fastest possible time. Misses however slow your results by 5 seconds each.
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Firearms used in most matches:
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2 single action revolvers (5 rounds each)
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Lever action rifle, (10 rounds)
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Period shotgun (2–6 rounds)
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2025 Schedule
Cowboy Action Shooting
Three Great Events
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June 28–29, 2–day Club Shoot
This shoot opens the season. If you can’t attend both days, you have the option of shooting all 10 stages on Saturday. This is a good a good place to start if you are new to the game and want a small event to begin with.
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July 18–20, “Green Mountain Mayhem” State Championship Shoot
We get out all the props and decorations to make this a special three day event. It's big—there may be 60-70 shooters attending.
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September 21–21, “Josie Wales” Shoot
In this special event, you have the option of using 4 pistols. And just like the June Club Shoot, you can run all ten stages on Saturday. It's also a smaller meet good for new participants as well.
In all events, spectators are always welcome. Please remember to bring your eye and ear protection.
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​More on Cowboy Action Shooting
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Competitors use “Old West” style firearms such as single action revolvers, pistol caliber lever action rifles and old time shotguns like double barrel coach guns.
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Ammunition must be low velocity, loaded with cast lead bullets using either smokeless or black powder.
Each course of fire (stage) consists of multiple steel targets at a fairly close range. The stage must be shot following a set scenario which might be anything from a movie scene to a gunfight. Your score is based on time, misses and following the scenario.
Your outfit for the event must be in the style of the 1800s and some shooting categories have additional dress requirements.​​
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Interested in Cowboy Action Shooting?
If you would like more information about getting started in Cowboy Action Shooting, Andy Squires a.k.a. “Doc McCoy” has provided a more detailed info sheet to help get you started.
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And of course attending one of our shoots is the best introduction you can have. Stop by and meet our friendly and enthusiastic group any time.
For further information on the shoots, please contact Match Director “Doc McCoy” at
802-363-7162 or
docmccoy@gmavt.net​​
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See you there!
Some Cowboys enjoy shooting black powder loads…
...and some Cowboys like to shoot their pistols gunfighter style
