Dan Hicks

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Justin Zimmerlee rides an enraged bull, Nemiah Valley Rodeo; Chilcotin region. Despite the bull’s skyward leap, Justin remained on its back a few moments longer.

Nemiah: indelible memories of a bygone rodeo

The Nemiah Valley Rodeo’s unique appeal lay in its isolation.

Justin Zimmerlee rides an enraged bull, Nemiah Valley Rodeo; Chilcotin region. Despite the bull’s skyward leap, Justin remained on its back a few moments longer.
Jordan Grier prepares to shoot a skeet clay pigeon as he competes one to one for the Top Gun Trophy at the 42nd Annual BC Forest Service Alexis Creek Trap Shoot on Saturday.

Alexis Creek Trap Shoot attended by youth and veterans alike

he 42nd Annual BC Forest Service Alexis Creek Trap Shoot drew 71 enthusiastic participants to Alexis Creek’s Chilcotin Rod and Gun.

Jordan Grier prepares to shoot a skeet clay pigeon as he competes one to one for the Top Gun Trophy at the 42nd Annual BC Forest Service Alexis Creek Trap Shoot on Saturday.
Chilcotin 4-H Club pellet gun shooters Tristan Waslen, Maria Bayliff, Benjamin Jud (prone), and Nicola Dutoit, monitored by Rian and Robert Haley; at the 40th Annual Forest Service Alexis Creek Trap Shoot on Saturday.

Trap shoot endures despite muddy road and range

Despite a very muddy road from Alexis Creek up to the Chilcotin Rod and Gun Club Range, a small village of travel trailers assembled for the 40th Annual Forest Service Alexis Creek Trap Shoot, held Saturday, May 28.

Chilcotin 4-H Club pellet gun shooters Tristan Waslen, Maria Bayliff, Benjamin Jud (prone), and Nicola Dutoit, monitored by Rian and Robert Haley; at the 40th Annual Forest Service Alexis Creek Trap Shoot on Saturday.