WINE COUNTRY CHAPTER EVENTS
DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS
Outdoor Sports, Conservation, and Culinary Experiences
Upcoming Events!!
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 Program which includes a field pass offering a fun and educational day in the field.
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Location: Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, 2099 Collinsville Rd, Birds Landing, CA 94512
Schedule:
● 7:00 AM: Check-in, registration, and field pass (bring valid California hunting license with 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 PM: Casual lunch and recap; pick up harvested, cleaned pheasants
Included:
● 3 planted pheasants per hunter
● Pick up harvested, cleaned birds. Bird cleaning is available for $6.50 per bird
● Dog handler and retrieving dog
● Option to bring your own trained upland dog
● Lunch
Hunters: $160
Upland Field Education & Lunch: $105 (Non-Members)
Upland Field Education & Lunch: $60 (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.
Gun Dog First Aid Lecture- Post Lunch Demostration
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.
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: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
Location: Martinez Gun Club
Time: 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM
What's Included:
25 Clays, morning pastries, coffee, and lunch.
(Shotguns for use will be available; you are welcome to bring your own)
Shooters can purchase 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.
Women's Learn to shoot - April 25, 2026
A Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Benefit
Event Details
Date: May 3rd, 2026
11:00 AM: Registration, Reception, Silent Auction, Raffle Sales
12:00 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 Wings 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.
Details coming soon, join our mailing list
Wing & Barrel Ranch, Luncheon and Silent Auction - MAY 3, 2026
This project is to create an understanding of the importance of Pollinator Habitat 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.
Birds, Bees, Butterflies & Seeds. A Hands-on Habitat Exploration for Youth
Women’s Pheasant Hunt & Lunch at Wing & Barrel Ranch
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 Program which includes a field pass offering a fun and educational day in the field.
Date: 14 November 2026
Location: Wing & Barrel Ranch, Sonoma, CA
Schedule:
● 8:00 – 8:30 AM: Check-in, 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 (additional beverages not included)
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 Price: $160 per hunter
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.
Share your hunting experiences and images with us at karinavm@aol.com.
Experience an exciting day of upland hunting, learn from experienced guides, and enjoy a delicious lunch in a beautiful outdoor setting!
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Want to connect with nature and like-minded women? Reach out to us for details on our events, from learn-to-hunt sessions to field-to-table gatherings.
Email Us
Info@WOTWWineCountry.org
Phone
707. 955-6768