TMR Halloween Shoot-Out Weekend

When and Where

When: October 17-19, 2025 , 6:30 pm — 2:00 pm
Nights: 2

Location: Ten Mile River Scout Camps / Lakeside Lean-Tos Site B

This fall's Shooting Sports Weekend promises to be another exciting adventure at TMR, once again combining the thrill of marksmanship with the fun of seasonal festivities. All participants (including adults) will have the opportunity to shoot, compete, and celebrate together. Space is limited to ensure everyone gets a chance to fully participate. The Saturday night banquet dinner is back and bigger than ever — enough food to challenge our scouts' legendary appetite.

Our troop's decision to participate in the fall edition of the event proved to be a great success, offering ideal weather, a well-run program, and memorable camp camaraderie. Organized by the same experienced council committee, this weekend continues to reinforce the core values of scouting and shooting sports.

Nestled on the shores of Crystal Lake, the Lakeside Lean-Tos are the newest addition to the TMR campsite lineup. With generous headroom and floor space, even adults can stand comfortably inside. Located right at the water’s edge, they offer breathtaking sunrises and prime fishing opportunities. While units need to bring their own water supply, the site’s proximity to Lakeside Tent and Suanhacky Lodge makes it a perfect choice for groups needing extra space.

The exact location is marked on the map below.

About this event

Founded in 2008 as an augmentation of the Shooting Sports Committee of Greater New York Councils, Boy Scouts of America, by a dedicated group of Scouters to foster and promote shooting sports by educating the public, especially our youth, and promoting safety and ethics. 

All members are BSA and NRA Certified Range Safety Officers and or Firearms Instructors.

Age-appropriate ranges. There will be Archery, BB Gun for all, Rifle for 12yo and up, Shotgun, and the new Cowboy Action for 14yo and up. This is a pre-registered event. All fees and permission slips must be in by Monday March 4th.

What to bring

It should be relatively warm during the trip so no need to pack a very warm coat. Besides the shooting, this will be a standard camping trip, so bring a tent.

• - ⧠ Waiver
• - ⧠ Permission slip from Scoutbook
• - ⧠ Ten Essentials as always
• - ⧠ Backpack as always
• - ⧠ Class A for travel
• - ⧠ Class B
• - ⧠ Comfortable shoes
• - ⧠ Hydration - Refillable water bottle Lunch
• - ⧠ Writing instrument
• - ⧠ Rain gear
• - ⧠ Tent
• - ⧠ Sleeping mat and bag
• - ⧠ Fishing tack (if you want to)

Activities and opportunities

There will be shooting of ranged weaponry including 22CAL rifles, 20 GA shotguns, 50 cal Muzzle Loading Rifle, BB guns, and archery, etc.

If you qualify you can also compete in competitions that can get you awards. There is an award for every activity type at the event, as well as one for the most fish caught.

Age Restrictions

- Archery, 6 years of age (BSA Guide to Safe Scouting)
- BB Gun, 7 years of age (BSA Guide to Safe Scouting)
- Tomahawks,10 years of age (BSA Shooting Sports manual)
- .22 Rifle, 12 years of age (NYS PL 265.20 (7))
- Shotgun, 13 years of age (GNYC, Shooting Sports Committee)
- Cowboy Action, 14 years old (GNYC, Shooting Sports Committee)
- Muzzleloading Rifle, 15 years of age (GNYC, Shooting Sports Committee)