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2026 Opening Event - Polar Bear Shoot
The Rocky Mountain Vintagers held their 2026 opening event at Cherry Creek Family Shooting Center trap range. This was the twentieth year for the Polar Bear shoot which is now named the Kemp Pace Memorial Polar Bear Trap Shoot in honor of one of our original members and avid trap shooter who loved German SxS. Singles and team events were held. Michael Poindexter won first place in singles shoot with Jason Nester and Cody Bahlau tying for second place resulting in a thrilling
Veronica Yager
Jan 131 min read


The Fort Banquet
Some additional pictures from The Fort banquet. Click here to see the post and photos on Facebook!
Veronica Yager
Mar 13, 20241 min read


End of 2023 Pheasant Hunt
On October 29th the Rocky Mountain Vintagers concluded their activities for 2023 with a pheasant hunt at Heritage Sporting Club in...
Veronica Yager
Nov 11, 20231 min read


Women Hunt Group and RMV Shooting Day
Rocky Mountain Vintagers and the Women Hunt came together recently to enjoy an afternoon of double gun shooting and instruction! The...
Veronica Yager
Sep 28, 20231 min read


RMV First Ladies Book Camp
The Vintagers first Ladies Boot Camp was a fun day of informative instruction by Cynthia Kruger, a multiple State and NSCA Lady Champion....
Veronica Yager
Mar 30, 20221 min read


Kemp Pace Memorial Shoot - 2022
Sunday, January 16th was the first RMV event for 2022. The Kemp Pace Memorial Shoot was held at Cherry Creek State Park. Kemp's daughters...
Veronica Yager
Feb 3, 20221 min read


Duck Bruschetta with Orange Balsamic Vinaigrette by Tyler Viars
Duck is one my favorite proteins to work with. It is so versatile. Whether it’s used to confit, sear, or cure into prosciutto, it all...
Veronica Yager
Oct 13, 20213 min read


Trap Shoot - January 26, 2014
We saw the 56ºF and plenty of sunshine at Cherry Creek Shooting Park yesterday, but who ordered that wind? 14 or 15 brave souls,...
Veronica Yager
Oct 12, 20211 min read


Salmon Tartare and White Pheasant
by Michael Sabbeth The top ten pheasant recipes from The Field. I had the pleasure of visiting the sumptuous resort, Primland, in Meadows...
Veronica Yager
Oct 12, 20212 min read


Springing Teals, Single Malts, Crossers and Cigars!
The Rocky Mountain Vintagers 2013 Game Feast at Quail Run by Michael Sabbeth The annual Rocky Mountain Vintagers Game Feast and Sporting...
Veronica Yager
Oct 12, 20216 min read


The Eyes Have It
WHAT YOU SEE ISN’T NECESSARILY WHAT YOU GET BY MICHAEL G. SABBETH Previously published in ClayShootingUSA August / September 2012 The...
Veronica Yager
Oct 12, 20218 min read


The 2012 Polar Bear Shoot - The Rocky Mountain Vintagers Host Heroes
By Michael G. Sabbeth The New Year brings optimism, renewal and rededication to living an honorable productive life. For the Rocky...
Veronica Yager
Oct 12, 20215 min read


Purdey No. 8142 Visits Nebraska’s Bohemian Alps
Written by Michael G. Sabbeth Michael has an article published over at Shotgun Life Magazine. Check out the article here:...
Veronica Yager
Oct 12, 20211 min read


Grandpas and Legacies - Hunting Pheasant with Bob Nikkel at Beaver Creek Ranch
By Michael G. Sabbeth Previously published in The Vintager: A newsletter for the Edwardian Gunner January/February 2012 “Good company and...
Veronica Yager
Oct 11, 20214 min read


Fourth of July
NOTE THIS WAS A PAST EVENT The 4th of July weekend, we will be gathering at Spur Outfitters' Lodge near Saratoga, Wyoming for our summer...
Veronica Yager
Oct 9, 20212 min read


Tommy’s Bodacious Award Winning Smoked Brisket Chili
2009 Vintagers Chili Champion Recipe Ingredients 1 Whole Smoked BBQ Brisket w/ Tommy’s Dry Rub 4 tablespoons Vegetable Oil 1/3 cup diced...
Veronica Yager
Oct 1, 20211 min read


2010 Vintagers Chili Champion Recipe
Directions 1 tbsp. olive oil 3 lbs. pork shoulder, cut into 1 inch cubes and trimmed of large pieces of fat 3 lbs. hatch green chiles,...
Veronica Yager
Oct 1, 20213 min read


2011 Vintagers Chili Champion Recipe
Congrats to Dave Nuss, the Chili Champion! Here is his award winning recipe. Ingredients/Directions: 2 each 30 ounce cans of crushed...
Veronica Yager
Oct 1, 20211 min read


2013 Vintager's Chili – Spitfire Chili
Prepared by Michael Sabbeth Ingredients 6 slices bacon 2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 large onion, chopped 1 large green bell pepper,...
Veronica Yager
Oct 1, 20212 min read


2014 Vintager's Chili Winning Recipe
2014 Vintager's Chili winning recipe – Spitfire Chili Version 2: Pork – Prepared by Michael Sabbeth Spitfire Chile Version 2: Pork From...
Veronica Yager
Oct 1, 20212 min read
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