Welcome to the Big Sky Trap Association!
About the Association
The Big Sky Trapshooting Association (BSTA) is a non-profit trapshooting organization dedicated to promoting and hosting registered trapshooting events in Montana under the Pacific International Trapshooting Association (P.I.T.A.), as well as supporting clubs that offer cross-registration at ATA reregistered shoots.
In addition to registered competitions, we also organize fun, welcoming shooting events that are easy for anyone to participate in. These include unique shoots such as Skrap, where trap targets are shot from skeet field positions.
Many of our shoots take place at Scatterguns, located at the Libby Rod & Gun Club in Libby, Montana.
Whether you are a seasoned competitor or new to the sport, everyone is welcome to join us and take part in the fun.
When’s the next shoot?
Our next shoot is the 3rd annual Montana State PITA Shoot, hosted at the Libby Gun Club in Libby, Montana, starting on Thursday April 23rd, with the following Schedule:
Thursday 23rd (1pm MST): Up to 500 Doubles Marathons Friday 24th (930 MST): 100 each of Singles, Doubles, Handicap Saturday 25th (9am MST): 200 Championship Singles & Skrap Sunday 26th (9am MST): 100 each of Champ Doubles & Handicap Click the image on the right for the full program. Rewards this year include bracelets, medals, and a special, one-of-a-kind GOAT reward for the best shooter for the entire event.
To view the full detailed program, just click on the image on the left!
Lunch will be available every day, from 11am to 1pm, for a small donation. All proceeds go to hosting the next event.
Pre-squadding for the event is now open here!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do PITA and ATA targets work with each other?
The PITA and ATA have an agreement in place to look at the recorded targets from both organizations when deciding shooter classifications or handicap ranges. Any punch you earn here will carry over to ATA shoots, and vice versa.
How much does an event normally cost?
Our shoots are typically the same as an ATA shoot, running about same per 100 targets. Optional costs, such as Lewis classes or calcuttas, are not included.
How are PITA shoots different from ATA shoots?
PITA shoots are much more relaxed and fun than ATA shoots. Anyone with any legal shotgun can show up and take part in the event without being bothered. PITA also sees class first when deciding rewards, rather than category.
Who’s taking all the photos, and where can I find them?
One of our board members, Dorian Boling, is our photographer. All of the photos she takes can be found on our Facebook page, where you are free to use them. Any requests involving them can be directed to Dorian.