49^th Annual UPMLA Rendezvous
& Black Powder Shoot

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, July 16, 17, and 18, 2026
Ottawa Sportsmen's Club -- M-38, Baraga, Michigan

• The UPMLA Rendezvous for 2026 is scheduled for the customary third weekend in July.
  
• Pre-1840 Dress is encouraged.
  
• Firewood, water, and ice will be available.
  
  
• Planned Events - Throwing & Shooting:
  • long bow shoot
  • clout shoot (long distance archery)
  • hawk and knife throw
  • woods walk for flintlock smoothbore trade guns
  • just-for-fun rifle shoot
  • long distance rifle match
  • traditional rifle match
  • traditional pistol match
  • smoothbore musket match
  • youth rifle match
  • table rest rifle match
  • pistol woods walk
  
  
• Other Planned Events:
  • Ice cream social
  • Potluck supper
  • Business meeting
  • Awards: Trophies, medals, and prizes
  • General and special raffles
  
  
• In late May 2026, detailed rendezvous information and should be circulated to members and also posted on this web site. Contact UPMLA President Andy Schumer or Secretary Tom Caylor (see below) if questions arise before that time.

2026 Rendezvous Location
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