Shooting School · Northeast
Fundamentals of Sporting Clays — 2 Days
About this hunt
Two-day NSCA Level I instruction. Stance, hold, look points, and the move.
Hunt type
Shotgun instruction with NSCA-credentialed coaches
Method
One-on-one and small-group instruction
Group size
1–4 guns
Season
April – November
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Where you will hunt
Territory
Private teaching field with multiple trap machines, simulated game stations, and indoor classroom. Instruction integrates video review, gun-fit checks, and small-bore drills.
Where you will stay
The Schoolhouse
On-property guest quarters or your choice of partner inns within a short drive. Continental breakfast and a working lunch are included on instruction days.
How to get there
Detailed driving directions and an arrival packet are sent with your booking confirmation. Pickup from the regional airport is available on request.
- Nearest airport
- Atlanta Hartsfield (ATL)
- Distance from airport
- 45 miles
- Transfer from airport
- Yes
- Transfer from railway
- No
Other information
- Gun rental
- Yes
- Vaccination required
- No
- Minimum hunter age
- 12+
- Guided
- Yes
Packages
Two-Day Fundamentals
Includes: Instruction · Range fees · Targets · Lunch
$1,450
Terms
Price includes
- Professional guide and pointing dogs
- Daily field lunches and refreshments
- Bird cleaning and freezing
- Lodging in the on-property guest house
- All meals during your stay
- Use of practice clays before the hunt
Price does NOT include
- Travel to and from the lodge
- Hunting license and stamps
- Shotgun shells (available for purchase)
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages beyond house wine
- Trip insurance
Cancellation
A 50% deposit holds your dates. Cancellations more than 90 days from arrival receive a full deposit refund less a $250 administrative fee. Inside 90 days the deposit is non-refundable but transferable to another date within the same season subject to availability. Inside 30 days the full booking is due regardless of arrival.
Wounding
A bird that is hit and falls is counted toward the daily bag whether or not recovered. Guides will work hard to recover every downed bird. There is no wounding penalty beyond the standard daily bag count.
Payment
Deposit
50% based on trip price
50% deposit due at booking, balance due 30 days before arrival.
Final payment
Paid onsite
Methods accepted
Tags & licenses
Documents needed
- · Government-issued photo ID
- · State hunting license and required stamps
- · Proof of hunter education (if required by state)
Curriculum
Day 1
Stance, mount, hold points
Day 2
Applied stations and target reading
Instructors
- Margaret HsuNSCA Level III
- Tom BrennanNSCA Level II
Twelve-month availability
May 26
limited
Jun 26
limited
Jul 26
open
Aug 26
open
Sep 26
open
Oct 26
full
Nov 26
full
Dec 26
open
Jan 27
open
Feb 27
open
Mar 27
limited
Apr 27
limited
Reviews from 3 hunters
Brought my son for his first hunt
David P. · Verified · Hunted 2025-01-08
They went out of their way to make sure my 14 year old had a memorable first wild-bird hunt. Patient guides, great instruction.
Top-shelf operation
Robert K. · Verified · Hunted 2024-12-03
Exactly what was advertised. Habitat is real, dogs hunted hard, and the staff treated us like family.
All around great experience
James M. · Verified · Hunted 2024-11-12
Toni was an awesome host and the cook was outstanding. Birds were plentiful, dogs were sharp, and the lodge felt like home. Already booking next year.
Trip on the map
Approximate region · Exact directions provided after booking.