Braden Osborne (center), Nick McManama (left) and Jeremy Hoerauf (right) are the founders of the Trapshooting at Western Michigan University. All three graduated from Saline High School in 2021. Continuing their favorite past-time was a vision they all had, so they decided to create the team in the spring of 2022. 

All registered student organizations must have a Board of Directors. Braden is the President, Jeremy is the Treasurer and Nick is the Secretary.

In the spring of 2024, the WMU Trapshooting Team nominated new officiers to "take the Bronco reins" and reign this team into the future! Caleb Breining (left) is the Treasurer, Braden Osborne (center) remains the President and Andrew Kapchinski (right) is the Secretary. These three have big plans for the trapshooting Broncos! 

Plans include attending:

• Amateur Trapshooting Association Fall Team Shoot in September, 2024 in Mason, Michigan

• SCTP National Championship in the summer of 2025 in Marengo, Ohio

• USA College Clay Target League National Championship in the fall of 2024 in Bunker Hill, Illinois

• Tentatively attend the SCTP/ACUI National Championship in the spring of 2025 in San Antonio, Texas 

The Trapshooting Team at Western Michigan University has grown from 5 athletes in their inaugural season to 17 this season. Western Michigan University has put their name on the USA College Clay Target map by finishing 3rd in the nation in the fall of 2023, and 3rd in the at the Scholastic Clay Target Program national championship in July, 2024. With most athletes returning next season, the goal for next season is to win the national championship!

Although the Trapshooting Team at WMU is a club organization, these athletes work hard to improve their skills! New members are welcome to join the team if he/she is a full time student at WMU, hold a SAFE certificate and have trapshooting experience.

The Trapshooting Team at Western Michigan University had a very successfull season! The team placed 3rd in the nation in the USA College Clay Target League! The team's success stems from the depth of talent on the team. Each individual on the team pushes each other to be better, creating great competition within the team.

Although Braden Osborne was the Conference champion, he did not qualify as one of the top 5 shooters in the national tournament. The top 5 shooters that brought home the bronze medal were: Michael Lusebrink, Ian Dickinson, Hunter Haystead, Andrew Kapchinski, and Caleb Breining. Way to go, Broncos!

In July 2024, the Trapshooting Team at WMU traveled to Marengo, Ohio to compete in the Scholastic Clay Target Program national championship. Five athletes from the WMU represented the team: Caleb Breining (pictured), Hunter Haystead, Nate Huddleston, Andrew Kapchinski and Braden Osborne.

Caleb Breining hit is second (in a row) 100 straight, along with his teammates recording personal best scores. Their combined score earned them 3rd place in the tournament placing just behind Hilldale College (Michigan) and Jacksonville University (Florida). Each member of the squad came home with personal medals and the team has this trophy to display at Western Michigan University.

Caleb Breining's outstanding performance of 198/200 earned him a 3rd place individual award placing just behind athletes from Massachusetts and Wisconsin. Congratulations WMU and Caleb!!

The Lakes Area Conservation Club, located at 1212 West Osterhout Avenue in Portage, is the homefield of the Trapshooting Team at Western Michigan University. The LACC Board of Directors welcomed the team and has provided reduced target fees so these college students can afford to participate.

WMU practices on Wednesdays at 4:00 p.m. and has 6 competitive matches and a national championship. We welcome your attendance at a match. The dates are:

• Sunday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m. FALL TEAM SHOOT in Mason, Michigan

• Sunday, September 15th at 1:00 p.m., RESERVE WEEK

• Sunday, September 22nd at 1:00 p.m., MATCH #1

• Sunday, September 29th at 1:00 p.m., MATCH #2

• Sunday, October 6th at 1:00 p.m., MATCH #3

• Sunday, October 13th at 1:00 p.m., MATCH #4

• Sunday, October 20th at 1:00 p.m. MATCH #5

• Saturday-Sunday, November 2-3 at 9:00 a.m. National Championship at Brittney Shooting Center, Bunker Hill, Illinois