Fishing derby, wall of guns events planned in Meeteetse

The Meeteetse Friends of the NRA will be hosting an NRA Wall of Guns event on February 3, in partnership with Discover Meeteetse, and their 16th Annual Meeteetse Ice Fishing Derby on February 3-4.

The Wall of Guns event will begin at 6 p.m. at the Elk Horn Bar & Grill. Funds from this event, which averages $10,000, will be sent to the National Friends of the NRA and be distributed back to Park County.

The Wall of Guns game consists of 100 numbers, each number will sell for $10. After all 100 numbers are sold, a winner will be drawn and have their choice from over 35 various firearms including pistols, rifles, shotguns and more. Numbers will be for purchase for games before the event at The Elk Horn Bar & Grill, Oasis Motel and Wea Market of Meeteetse and will continue to be sold throughout the event.

A free meal at the Elk Horn the night of the event will be available to anyone who purchases at least 2 numbers.

For more information on the event, call Shannon 307-921-2129.

The Meeteetse 16th Annual Ice Fishing Derby will be held at the Upper Sunshine Reservoir on Feb. 3 and the Lower Sunshine Reservoir on Feb. 4 from 8 a.m.-2 pm.

The Ice Derby will again include a tagged fish contest.

A Youth Ice Derby will be available for kids 14 years of age and under, registration is free, but youth also need to register online.

Teams for the Ice Derby will need to register and pay online at http://www.meeteetsewy.com.

The Director of Discover Meeteetse has secured many nice prizes from sponsors for this year’s derby.

Call Discover Meeteetse at 307-868-2454 for further information on donating items for the raffle or sponsorship for the tagged fish contest.