This course divides the educational focus into two parts: in the first section, aspiring students are introduced to the basics of wingshooting including shotgun selection, safe gun handling, and effective technique as outlined by the Orvis Instinctive Method. From there, students move into the classic pine woods and fields of Orvis Pursell Farms to apply the skills learned on the clays course to actual quail hunts over working gundogs. Professional guides and instructors will be at each student's side every step of the way to provide a safe and enjoyable entry into the wonderful world of quail hunting.

This one-of-a-kind opportunity is offered in a 2-day format broken into two full-day sections. Orvis' elite team of instructors begins by delivering a classroom overview and safety instruction before taking students to the clays course. With shotgun in hand, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of effective wingshooting technique. Clay target presentations are selected to mimic the flush and flight of real gamebirds, specifically bobwhite quail. Students will build confidence and comfort shooting effectively in a controlled environment while seasoned shooting instructors either help students polish existing wingshooting skills or teach fundamentals from the ground up. By the end of the classroom and clays course sessions, students will be ready to transfer new shooting skills to the hunting field.