We’re quickly approaching the end of January 2026. From Illowa Irregulars’ perspective, it won’t be long until the Illinois State Cowboy and Wild Bunch Championships, scheduled from July 15-19. It’s odd to say, but July will be just around the corner. Do yourself a favor and get that registration in. We hit our shooter limit the last time.
Once again, we’re pulling out all stops to put on an outstanding Championship, including for the first time, an 8-stage Wild Bunch Championship match.
Of course, it wouldn’t be the Illinois State Championship if we didn’t include an optional Saturday evening Dinner Cruise on the Mississippi River aboard the Celebration Belle. Just imagine several dozens of cowboys, cowgirls, and family, dressed up in their cowboy finery, enjoying a pleasant summer evening on the Mississippi River. If you’ve not experienced a Mississippi River Cowboy Dinner Cruise, and are looking to add a bucket list experience, here’s your chance.
In terms of the match, we’ll offering:
- An 8-stage Wild Bunch Championship on Wednesday and Thursday
- Side Matches on Friday,
- Speed pistol, and shotgun w/Smokeless and Black Powder categories, pocket pistol & derringer, Shotgun Star, and featuring our always fun Running Buffalo.
- We’re also offering Long Range Pistol & Rifle and 185yd Big Bore Side Matches, also, along with a new side match – the Board Cutting Team Event
- 10 Main Stages, 6 on Saturday, 4 on Sunday Stage 8 will be an all-shotgun stage;
- including the Illinois and Club Record stage allowing all competitors a chance to enter the record book by improving an existing score in their category.
- All competitors are eligible to set the Club record, but only Illinois residents are eligible to set the Illinois records.
- Click here to see the current records.
Registration is easy. We are now offering two registration options, Online and Paper, both of which allow you to register up to two people on a single form. Wild Bunch requires its own registration form.
ONLINE REGISTRATION: Our online forms allow up to 2 registrants per form. However, please note that if you’re planning to shoot both Cowboy and Wild Bunch you’ll need to complete both forms.
- Click here to complete the Cowboy Registration Form.
- Click here to complete the Wild Bunch Registration Form.
- Please note, you can also download event specific information like Event Schedules, Camping, Dinner Cruise, and Host Hotel information by clicking on the appropriate links below.
PAPER REGISTRATION: Click here to download the Paper Registration Forms for both Cowboy and Wild Bunch, as well as the required waiver, and camping information. Follow instructions on the forms.
We know it seems early, but in reality, it’s not. Give it some thought, then get that registration in soon. Doing so takes that decision off your plate (you know you want to come) AND it helps us from a planning perspective. Click here for more information including camping and area hotel options, links to videos, etc.
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