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Founded in 1952 for the purpose of "Preserving for tomorrow the pioneer arms craftsmanship and skill which bore freedom and liberty", the Kickapoo Muzzleloaders Club is a family oriented muzzleloading club which sponsors and hosts a wide variety of events at its range near Bloomington, IL.

Club members participate in most classes of muzzleloading activity. Including:

  • Family Picnics With Fun Shoots For Everyone

  • Primitive Matches - Rifle, Tomahawk, Knife

  • Local Club Competitive Matches

  • Invitational Competitive Matches

  • State Championship Matches

  • National Event Qualifier Matches

Kickapoo Club members enjoy all types of muzzleloading arms - percussion or flintlock - pistol, rifle or shotgun.

Visitors and new or prospective members always receive a warm, enthusiastic welcome. Come as you are!

Club Officers

President - Mike Kessler Vice President- Rick Kessler
Secretary - Dianna Kessler Treasurer - Ron Thompson
Editor - Ron Thompson Range Officer - Joe Miller

Board Members
Bob Jacquin, Dan Roberts, Bob Burress, Carl Vose, Kenny Loper, Tal Parmenter

Honorary Vice President
Ralph McCown

Shoot Dates - 2008

Annual Club Swap-Meet - at the Bloomington, IL V.F.W. Feb 17, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Splatter Board & Breakfast - March 9
Splatter Board & Breakfast - April 13
NMLRA Territorial Match  - April 25 - 27
NMLRA Shotgun Territorial & Illinois State Trap Match - (click for info) May 17, 18  
Splatterboard - June 8
Watkins  Memorial Match - June 21, 22
Club Over-the-log Chunk Gun - July 13

Kids Shoot  - August 2, 3
Old Time Shoot - August 23 (Sat.)
Hulvey Tomahawk &
Illinois State Muzzleloading Championship - September 26 - 28  
Splatter Board & Breakfast - October 12
Deer Hunter's Sight-in Day and Silhouette Match (click for info) - October 25 (Sat.)
Splatter Board & Breakfast - November 2
Annual Club Meeting - November 9

Some dates are tentative, and may be changed to avoid conflict with other nearby matches. Confirm dates before you drive a long way! For more information contact the following:

Joe Miller
9151 Polaris Drive
Bloomington, IL 61704

Dianna Kessler
PO Box 105
Shirley, IL 61772

Or you can E-mail Tal. I will try answer all inquiries.

Club Pics!

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