Novice Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend (includes Hunter Ed)-Sept 26-27 2020

Event summary

Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend at Birds Landing Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays is an amazing opportunity to complete hunter education, get shooting instruction and go on a mentored hunt (with loaner guns available) the next morning. It’s a fast and easy way to give hunting a try without a major commitment of time or money, and you’ll meet other women you can continue to hunt with down the road – lasting friendships are formed at this event!

If space is available, we will allow already-licensed women to join us for the entire event, or just for the hunt. Call Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Coordinator Sarahbeth Gonsalves at 559-972-3441 to see if spots are available.

Details:

Who may attend:  Women seeking to get their hunter’s education and hunt license for the first time.

Ages: 21 and up

Cost: $350 per person, which includes meals, dorm style lodging, hunting license and upland stamp (bird cleaning is available at Birds Landing for an additional fee), 1 year CWA membership and all equipment

Cancellation: $330 refund if we can fill your spot (cost of camp minus $20 cancellation fee); no refund if you cancel too late for us to fill the spot. Participant retains membership benefit in the event of cancellation.

FAQs

Do I need a hunting license? No, your hunting license and upland stamps will be provided after you pass your hunter safety test.

How do I sign up? Click the register tab to sign up.

Can I bring my hunting dog? No, outside dogs are not allowed at this clinic.

Where does the hunting take place? All the hunting and shooting will take place at Birds Landing Hunting Preserve.  Check out this awesome place HERE

Where does everyone sleep? All participants sleep in a bunk house equipped with bunk beds. Bunk rooms hold up to 3 participants.  If you would like to share a room with someone in particular, you may indicate so during registration.

What do I bring?

-Outdoor clothing: Sturdy pants, hat, gloves, closed toed shoes or boots, camera, and layer able clothes.

-Overnight gear: includes sleeping bag, pillow, etc. Indoor sleeping facilities with restrooms are provided for everyone.

I do not have the necessary hunting gear, what can I do? If you do not have the necessary hunting gear please contact Sarahbeth Gonsalves at 559-972-3441 or at sgonsalves@calwaterfowl.org.  California Waterfowl will lend gear for the weekend.

Do I need prior shotgun shooting experience? No, you do not need prior shotgun shooting experience but it does help if you do!

Schedule

Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept 26

• 4-hour hunter education course (participants must complete 6- to 8-hour online study in advance and bring certificate of completion)
• Lunch
• Gun safety training and shooting practice
• Dinner, non-alcoholic beverages, and overnight lodging available at CWA’s nearby Denverton property

Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept 27

• Guided pheasant hunt in the morning
• Lunch, discussion and next steps