Top Gunner

Cooper Gilkes 3rd added another Top Gun award to his collection at this year’s Rod and Gun Club Fall Shoot; he also took top honors in 1986, 2003, 2007.

Mr. Gilkes, of Edgartown, bested 10 challengers by one point to take the club’s 2010 honors.

Shotgunners enjoyed wonderful weather for the Nov. 28 contest.

Second place was captured by new member Ted Saulnier, while last year’s top gun winner Matt Gamache picked up the third place.

Participants had to score highest in four categories in order to bring home the coveted plaque. Twenty-one shotgunners competed, giving all a chance to site in their guns for deer season, which began on Monday. Thirteen shooters took home canned hams, donated by Cronig’s Market, by winning events throughout the day.