Orvis 3-Day Grouse Hunting School

Join Orvis and Catskill Casts & Coverts in upstate New York for a three-day course in wild grouse hunting. From identifying ruffed grouse habitat to hunting dog strategies, this course will offer a solid foundation from which your love of the sport can only grow. Our experts will provide one day of classroom instruction, one day of field instruction, and one day of guided hunting. There's nothing quite like grouse hunting in the uplands of Upstate New York. Once you experience the "king of the game birds" you will be hooked!

2021 Dates:
Depending on your chosen dates, this school will be held at either the Altmar or Hancock location.*

September 24-26 (Altmar, New York)
October 1-3 (Hancock, New York)
October 8-10 (Hancock, New York)
*Altmar school includes lodging. The Hancock school does not include a lodging component.

Course Highlights:

• Learn from the biggest names in ruffed grouse hunting! Instructors from Orvis, The Ruffed Grouse Society & Catskill Casts & Coverts.
• Expert Instruction in planning, researching & scouting your hunt.
• Professional gunfitting and wingshooting instruction.
• Guided hunt with some of the Northeast's best guides and dogs in grouse hunting.
• Tuition includes: instruction, meals noted on itinerary, RST ammunition, use of Orvis gun, Orvis Pro-Series hunting vest, and membership to The Ruffed Grouse Society.

Cancellation Policy & Fees:

If you must cancel your trip, refund fees are based on the cancellation date, as follows:

• +90 days prior to trip - Full refund
• 60-90 days prior to trip - 50% of trip cost
• 59 days or less to trip - 100% of trip cost

Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather. We strongly urge you to purchase trip insurance, by clicking here.

For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213