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Nov072026

Women’s Pheasant Hunt & Lunch at Wing & Barrel Ranch

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. The Field Pass (non hunter) offers a fun and educational day in the field.

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 are incurred to attend the SCI event. Please register for a headcount.

Share your hunting experiences and images with us at info@wotwwinecountry.org. 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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Schedule

  • 8:00 to 8:30 AM: Check-in. Hunters will need to present a hunting license with upland stamp and receive a field pass
  • 8:30 to 8:45 AM: Safety briefing and head to assigned fields
  • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM: Pheasant hunt, with volunteer guides available for those without experienced hunting dogs
  • 12:30 to 2:00 PM: Lunch with iced tea, water, and coffee

Included

  • 3 planted pheasants per hunter
  • Lunch
  • Volunteer guides with gun dogs

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
Mar202027

Pheasant Hunt & Lunch with Ray Beyda

Saturday, March 20th, 2027

Location
Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, 2099 Collinsville Rd, Birds Landing, CA 94512

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. The Field Pass (non hunter) offers a fun and educational day in the field.

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.

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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 to 12:00 PM: Pheasant hunt with Ray Beyda and volunteer dog handlers, or bring your well-trained gun dog
  • 12:00 to 1:00 PM: Casual lunch from the grill and 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 is not guaranteed)
  • Dog handler and retrieving dog
  • Option to bring your own trained upland dog
  • Lunch

Ticket pricing

  • Hunters: $160
  • Upland Field Education & Lunch: $95 (Non-Members)
  • Upland Field Education & Lunch: $65 (Members)

Women’s Learn to Shoot

Date coming soon

Location
Martinez Gun Club
Time
8:30 AM to 2:00 PM

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.

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.

Tickets coming soon.

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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

Pricing

  • Non-Members: $95 (including $45 annual membership)
  • Members: $50 (member pricing for the learn-to-shoot event)

Upcoming event

Gun Dog First Aid Lecture

Date to be announced

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 to 3:00 PM. Demo and discussion of first aid kit items 3:00 to 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.

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Tickets

  • Member price: $20.00
  • Non-Member price: $65.00, includes annual Pheasants Forever membership and magazine subscription

A community outreach project

Birds, Bees, Butterflies & Seeds: A Hands-On Habitats Exploration for Youth

Date to be announced

This project is to create an understanding of the importance of pollinator habitats in the propagation of the pheasant and quail population.

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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 plants, and bird, bee 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

Dates and price to be announced

Location
Wing & Barrel Ranch (original clubhouse)
Length
At least ten hours, with classroom and range time
Instructor
Glennon T. Gingo, NRA Certified Instructor

Learn 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 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.

The NRA Basic Shotgun Course introduces students to the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary for owning and using a shotgun safely, and helps prepare students for other NRA courses. Upon successful completion, students receive a certification in NRA Basic Shotgun. The 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.

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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 7½ 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

A Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever benefit

Wing & Barrel Ranch Luncheon and Silent Auction

Date coming soon

Location
Wing & Barrel Ranch, Sonoma, California

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 & 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.

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Event details

  • 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

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