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Outdoor Sports and Conservation
Women's Learn to shoot - Date coming soon
Whether you're new to the sport or just looking to improve, our Women’s Adult Learn to Shoot events offer instruction from experienced coaches, with a focus on safety, confidence-building, and hands-on practice.
Date: Date coming soon
Location: Martinez Gun Club
Time: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM
What's Included:
Shooting Instruction,25 Clay Pigeons, coffee, pastries and lunch
(Shotguns for use will be available; you are welcome to bring your own)
Shooters can purchase ammunition and additional clays from the Martinez Gun Club
Learn the fundamentals of shotgun shooting at one of California's premier ranges under the guidance of world-renowned shooter and sporting clays instructor, Blake Fahmie.
Non Members: $95 (Including $45 annual membership)
Members: $50 (Member pricing for the learn-to-shoot event)
Tickets Coming soon..
Women’s Pheasant Hunt & Lunch at Wing & Barrel Ranch
Day & Date: Saturday, Nov 7th, 2026
Location: Wing & Barrel Ranch, Sonoma, CA
Join us for a Women’s Upland Hunt and lunch at Wing & Barrel Ranch. This event is designed for hunters of all levels of hunting experience. Non-hunters are welcome to attend our Upland Field Education -Field Pass (non hunter) includes a field pass offering a fun and educational day in the field.
Schedule:
● 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Check-in, Hunters will need to present hunting license with upland stamp, receive field pass
● 8:30 – 8:45 AM: Safety briefing and head to assigned fields
● 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Pheasant hunt with volunteer guides are available for those without experienced hunting dogs
● 12:30 – 2:00 PM: Lunch with iced tea, water, and coffee
Included:
● 3 planted pheasants per hunter
● Lunch
● Volunteer guides with Gundogs
Requirements:
● Non-lead ammunition (per California law)
● Eye and ear protection
● Blaze orange clothing (vest, jacket, or hat)
Ticket Pricing:
Members: $160.00 per hunter
Non-Member: $175.00 per hunter
Upland Field Education (non-hunter field pass): $65.00
*Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance.
Safari Club InternationAL (SCI) COCKTAIL MIXER
SCI Wine Country Chapter, has graciously extended an invitation to those attending our Pheasant Hunt and Lunch, to join their event for hosted cocktails from 2:00 to 4:00 PM.
No additional charges incurred to attend the SCI event.
Please register below for headcount.
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Experience an exciting day of upland hunting, learn from experienced guides, and enjoy a delicious lunch in a beautiful outdoor setting!
Birds, Bees, Butterflies & Seeds. A Hands-on Habitats Exploration for Youth
This project is to create an understanding of the importance of Pollinator Habitats in the propagation of the Pheasant and Quail population
What to expect:
Morning classroom introductions on local habitats, pollinators, and the connections between plants, insects, and birds.
Discussion on seed and plant propagation, pollinator-friendly, bird-bees and butterfly inter-dependence.
Guided outdoor exploration: collect data on pollinator activity, identify local plant species, and observe wildlife in restored or protected habitats.
Hands-on activities: Plant Milkweed in individual pots, nurturing the growth process.
NRA Basic Shotgun Course
This course is at least ten-hours long and includes classroom and range time learning how to shoot shotguns at moving targets. Students learn NRA’s rules for safe gun handling; shotgun parts and operation; shotgun shell components; shotgun shell malfunctions; shooting fundamentals; range rules; shooting at straight away and angled targets; cleaning; and continued opportunities for skill development. Students will receive the Basics of Shotgun Shooting handbook, NRA Gun Safety Rules brochure, Winchester/NRA Marksmanship Qualification booklet, take a Basics of Shotgun Shooting Student Examination, and receive a course completion certificate.
Details:
The NRA Basic Shotgun Course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a Shotgun safely. Through this course, the students will learn about Shotgun parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety, Shotgun shooting fundamentals, and Shotgun shooting activities. The Basic Shotgun Course will also help prepare the student for participation in other NRA courses. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certification in NRA Basic Shotgun.
NRA Basic Shotgun Shooting Course is broken down into five lessons.
Course Goal: To teach the basic knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for the safe and proper use of a shotgun in shooting a moving target.
Course Syllabus:
Lesson I: Shotgun Knowledge and Safe Handling
Lesson II: Ammunition Knowledge and the Fundamentals of Shotgun Shooting
Lesson III: Firing the First Shots
Lesson IV: Shotgun and the Shooting Skills Practical Exercise
Lesson V: Continued Opportunities for Shotgun Skill Development
Items needed:
Eye and hearing protection
Shotgun. Shotguns are also available for students to rent during the course.
100 rounds of 7 ½ or 8’s target loads
Appropriate range attire. No open toed shoes, no low-cut clothing.
Water bottle
Pencil and note pad
Items Recommended:
Gun cleaning kit (if you have one)
Sunscreen
Hat
Bug Spray
Snacks - Coffee, Pastries and Lunch
Course will be held at Wing & Barrel Ranch (Original Club House)
Dates:
Price:
Pheasant Hunt & Lunch with Ray Beyda
Join us for an exciting pheasant hunt led by renowned hunter Ray Beyda, record-holder for the most pheasants harvested in a season, along with his skilled retriever, Bebe.
This event is designed for hunters of all levels of hunting experience. Non-hunters are welcome to attend our Upland Field Education -Field Pass (non hunter), which includes a field pass offering a fun and educational day in the field.
Date: Saturday 20th, March 2027
Location: Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, 2099 Collinsville Rd, Birds Landing, CA 94512
Schedule:
● 7:00 AM: Check-in, registration, and field pass (bring a valid California hunting license with an upland stamp)
● 7:30 AM: Orientation and safety review
● 7:45 AM: Head to assigned hunting fields
● 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Pheasant hunt with Ray Beyda and volunteer dog handlers or bring your well-trained gun dog.
● 12:00-1:00: Casual lunch from the grill. Pick up of harvested birds. Cleaning is available for an additional charge of $6.50 per bird.
Included:
● 3 planted Pheasants per hunter. ( Harvesting 3 birds not guaranteed).
● Dog handler and retrieving dog
● Option to bring your own trained upland dog
● Lunch
Hunters: $160
Upland Field Education & Lunch: $95 (Non-Members)
Upland Field Education & Lunch: $65 (Members)
Experience a memorable day of hunting, learning from a legend, and enjoying a relaxing lunch in a beautiful setting!
*Cancellations must be made 72 hours in advance.
*Three birds per hunter will be planted; harvested birds cannot be guaranteed.
Upcoming Events!!
Gun Dog First Aid Lecture
Presented by: Mollie Powell, DVM
For: Hunters, Handlers and Gun Dog owners
Location: Birds Landing Hunting Preserve.2099 Collinsville Rd. Birds Landing, CA
Time: Lecture: 1:00-3:00 PM
Demo, discussion of First Aid kit items 3:00-4:00 PM
Join veterinarian and hunter Mollie Powell, DVM, for a practical First Aid for Gundogs seminar. Drawing on her emergency and general practice experience, she’ll cover basic first aid, emergencies, field preparedness, preventative care, and what to include in your canine first aid kit. The lecture includes a presentation and hands-on practice in wound care.
Tickets: Member price: $20.00,
Non-Member price: $65.00 includes annual Pheasants Forever membership and magazine subscription.
Wing & Barrel Ranch, Luncheon and Silent Auction - Date coming soon
A Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Benefit
Event Details
Date: Date coming soon
11:00 AM: Registration, Reception, Silent Auction, Raffle Sales
12:30 PM: Wild Game Luncheon & Program
2:00 PM: Silent Auction and Raffle winners announced
Please join Pheasants Forever for our annual Wine and Wild Game Luncheon and Silent Auction. This special event will feature a reception with delicious hors d’oeuvres and a three-course luncheon paired with local Sonoma and Napa wines.
The luncheon will be held at the prestigious Wing and Barrel Ranch, located in Sonoma, California. The menu, inspired by Chef Charlie Palmer, will be prepared by Resident Chef Jim Cutler and his team. Chef Cutler’s culinary style showcases bold, refined flavors that highlight seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, reflecting the essence of the wine country and his dedication to sustainable hunting and field-to-table cuisine.
The Silent Auction will feature an exciting selection of items, including hunting trips in the U.S. and abroad — dove hunting, fishing, sporting excursions, an African safari, wine experiences, Caribbean vacations, and more. Additional auction items may include guided pheasant hunts, bird-dog training, wine tasting packages, sporting events, outdoor adventures, and other exclusive offerings.
All proceeds support our women's, youth, and veterans’ events, as well as our pollinator habitat education programs.