If it’s tried and true, we want to bring it to you.
If it’s tried and true, we want to bring it to you. Below is a list of shooting facilities, sporting goods stores, outfitters, organizations and more that we think you may find of assistance, helpful or just plain interesting. Do you have a favorite that should be on the list? Please, let us know about it so we can check it out and get it on the list!
Shooting Facilities/Gun Clubs
Central Virginia Sporting Clays – Palmyra, VA
A public course open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (with other times by appointment only), featuring a 5 stand, wobble, and 14 station walk around.
Old Forge Sporting Clays – Providence Forge, VA
A public course open Wednesday through Sunday, featuring a 5 stand, wobble, and 15 station walk around.
Minnesota Horse & Hunt Club – Prior Lake, MN
Our home away from home! We love the incredible options for shooting, hunting, archery, dog trials, leagues, even a phenomenal restaurant and lodging! Did we mention the wild bird hunting?! Join us in October when we take a small group to chase feathers!
An excellent resource to assist in finding a course near you at home or while traveling.
Sporting Goods/Accessories
Gunsmiths/Guns
A&E Gunsmiths – Goochland, Va
Al Smith, Owner 804.556.4297
Bill Ivey – Richmond, Va
Stock repairs, 804.358.7545
Outfitters/Preserves
Orapax Hunting Preserve – Goochland, VA
The largest public upland preserve in the commonwealth with almost 16 fields on 700 gorgeous acres of exciting open farmland. Orapax is family owned and operated, providing the perfect platform for all levels of experience. The Orapax team is dedicated to creating the perfect hunt experience for you and your guests. Large corporate groups welcome!
Neal Kauder is on-site and offers excellent opportunities for dog training whether it’s for that loving couch potato or top quality gun dog. Group and private sessions available year round.
Bacon Farms – Lunenburg, VA
Brand new on the preserve scene, this property offers groomed milo and native grasses free of briars! Offering all 3 species, guided or bring your own dogs. Ring shoots and dove hunts available.
Little George Rod & Gun – Buckingham, VA
A true experience for the discerning bird hunter. This is the closest you can get to wild pheasant/quail hunting east of the Mississippi! Also offers a dove club membership and fabulous event venue on over 1000ac of rolling hills with 2 miles of frontage along the James River.
Priestview – Piney River, VA
A hidden gem! Nestled at the base of Priest mountain, this family owned/operated preserve will invoke the feeling of a western bird hunt. Blowing fields of broom sedge and rolling hills make for a picturesque and walkable hunt.
Lake Hawea Outfitters – Wanaka, New Zealand
Offering hunts since 1993, Lake Hawea Outfitters predominately offers hunts for red stag, tahr, and chamois.
Organizations/Associations
The ultimate in sporting clay and wing-shooting instruction. Dan Schindler, owner/founder offers phenomenal instruction, clinics and instructor certification.
Bold sportswomen creating fresh tracks for conservation. Artemis is dedicated to creating opportunities for women and youth through conservation, lobbying and education. A part of the National Wildlife Federation, with a rich history of fostering relationships with like-minded women.
Kate proudly serves as the Virginia Artemis Ambassador offering low/no cost outdoor education/conservation activities and events.
American Daughters of Conservation
A non-profit organization of like-minded women that value continued education and conservation efforts of the outdoors. With chapters offered in 35 states, there is sure to be an environment fit for you.
Habitat organizations dedicated to the mission to conserve quail, pheasants, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education and conservation advocacy. There are local chapters throughout Virginia!
Founded in 1911 by James Ford Bell of General Mills Corporation to protect, preserve and promote ducks and duck hunting. Working to enhance duck habitat, hunting opportunities and the preservation of hunting and expansion of the number of hunters actively involved. Offers chapters throughout Canada and U.S.
Incorporated January 29, 1937 and founded by Knapp, Huntington, Bartley and Benson who held interests in wildlife conservation. These gentlemen began a foundation that shapes public policy, offers conservation easements and provides opportunities for hunters and nature lovers alike to continue to enjoy waterfowl.
VA Department of Wildlife Resources
A must have resource for all things hunting in fishing in our great commonwealth.
A fantastic organization dedicated to women in the shooting sports, local chapters available all across the country.