Register for the Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area introductory wingshooting clinic

SPRINGFIELD - Youth age 10 and older and adults can register online now for the introductory wingshooting clinic scheduled for Saturday, May 3 through Sunday, May 4 at Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area in DeKalb County.

The introductory wingshooting clinic is designed for youth and adults interested in learning to shoot or improving their skills shooting a shotgun at moving clay targets. Participants need to be in the beginner/novice shooting skill level.   Participants can register for the day that best fits their schedule. The cost is $10 per participant.

Introductory wingshooting clinics are about learning to safely shoot a shotgun at a moving target with reasonable reliability. The clinic starts with a shotgun safety presentation at 10 a.m. followed by a short, small-group hands-on shotgun orientation session with a wingshooting instructor.  These clinics are taught by instructors certified by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) or the National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA). Lunch is provided for participants. The afternoon is spent in the field shooting clay targets until approximately 4 p.m.. Not only do the participants learn to safely handle and shoot a shotgun, but they learn that being skilled at shooting clay targets is a lot of fun.

This wingshooting clinic is sponsored by Pheasants Forever - DeKalb County & LaSalle County Chapters, the Shabbona Sportsman Club, IDNR and the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Sponsors assist the wingshooting clinics by providing volunteers, and funding for the clay targets, shot shells, and lunch for the participants.  

Go online to register and for additional information about upcoming wingshooting clinics.