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Complete Upland Hunting School at Orvis Sandanona, New York / 1-Day School
What better way to learn the sport or become a better and more productive upland hunter.
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1-Day School
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$995
Item #2MER_2
Per Person
100% Customer Satisfaction
has been our commitment since 1856. It’s who we are. If you aren’t happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we’ll make it right. That’s the Orvis Way.
866-531-6213
schools@orvis.comThe Complete Upland Hunting School at Orvis Sandanona is an incredible resource for those who are entirely new to bird hunting, or for those interested in honing their understanding of the field hunting experience.
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you must cancel your trip, refund fees are based on the cancellation date, as follows:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back the original method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the time frames listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
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December 2022
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Sat-Sun (17-18)
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$1795
Item #2MER2025
Per Person
100% Customer Satisfaction
has been our commitment since 1856. It’s who we are. If you aren’t happy with a product or service, we want to know about it. And we’ll make it right. That’s the Orvis Way.
The Complete Upland Hunting School at Orvis Sandanona is an incredible resource for those who are entirely new to bird hunting, or for those interested in honing their understanding of the field hunting experience.
Cancellation Policy & Fees:
If you must cancel your trip, refund fees are based on the cancellation date, as follows:
If the reservation is cancelled 60+ days from your school date, Orvis will offer a full refund back the original method of payment, or the reservation can be transferred to another available school. If the reservation is cancelled 30-60 days from the date of the school, the customer will have a choice between a refund of 50% or transferring the reservation to another available school. On cancellations 29 days or less there is no refund and no transfer. There will be no refund extended to students who do not attend their scheduled school and do not notify the school within the time frames listed in this policy. Any reservation that has been transferred to a different date cannot be later cancelled without 100% payment penalty.
For questions please contact Orvis School and Reservations (toll free) 866-531-6213
Orvis is pleased to offer our travel customers access to two valuable services: Global Rescue travel membership and IMG Signature Travel Insurance℠.
Learn More1-Day School
| 9:00 | Arrival at Sandanona Clubhouse - make yourself at home with a snack and a cup of coffee or tea. |
| 9:15 | Instructor introductions – Our team of instructors will introduce themselves and outline the agenda for the day. At this point we will also conduct student evaluations, establishing what specific experience you are hoping to have, and what skills you hope to gain. This segment is followed by a screening of our wingshooting video and a safety briefing, ensuring confidence that the shooting to come will be both safe and enjoyable. |
| 10:00 | Students and instructors work in shooting instruction areas – This session will take students through the arc of the Orvis Instinctive Method of Wingshooting. Students will learn proper technique and application of the method as they break clay targets that mimic real-life bird presentations. Repetition, assessment, and practice will build confidence and muscle memory. |
| Noon | Lunch in the Sandanona Clubhouse. |
| 1:00 | Students paired with instructors and field guides then depart to hunting grounds for a 2-hour walk-up field hunt – In this segment, students enter the beautiful hunting fields of Orvis Sandanona in the company of an instructor, a professional field guide, and a team of gundogs. The instructor remains at your side as you learn to navigate the cover, efficiently approach the dogs, and take safe and ethical shots on chukar partridge and ring-necked pheasants. All the while the instructor will share feedback and direction, ensuring that your experience is paced and orchestrated according to your needs. |
| 3:00 | End of day – At the end of the field hunt, students will return to the clubhouse to address final questions and receive the birds that were harvested if desired. An overview of bird processing can be requested if students wish to gain those skills. |
2-Day School
| Arrival Day | |
|---|---|
| 9:00 | Arrival at Sandanona Clubhouse - make yourself at home with a snack and a cup of coffee or tea. |
| 9:15 | Instructor introductions – Our team of instructors will introduce themselves and outline the agenda for the day. At this point we will also conduct student evaluations, establishing what specific experience you are hoping to have, and what skills you hope to gain. This segment is followed by a screening of our wingshooting video and a safety briefing, ensuring confidence that the shooting to come will be both safe and enjoyable. |
| 10:00 | Students and instructors work in shooting instruction areas – This session will take students through the arc of the Orvis Instinctive Method of Wingshooting. Students will learn proper technique and application of the method as they break clay targets that mimic real-life bird presentations. Repetition, assessment, and practice will build confidence and muscle memory. |
| Noon | Lunch in the Sandanona Clubhouse. |
| 1:00 | Resume shooting in instructional areas with instructors, with focus on different presentations as appropriate. |
| 2:30 | Break – Following a short break you will move to different stations and explore different presentations. |
| 4:00 | End of Day 1. |
| Day Two | |
| 9:00 | Arrival and warm-up shooting at the wobble trap with instructors – This process will help get the cobwebs off and allow for unanticipated presentations. |
| 10:00 | Students paired with instructors and field guides then depart to hunting grounds for a 2-hour walk-up field hunt – In this segment, students enter the beautiful hunting fields of Orvis Sandanona in the company of an instructor, a professional field guide, and a team of gundogs. The instructor remains at your side as you learn to navigate the cover, efficiently approach the dogs, and take safe and ethical shots on chukar partridge and ring-necked pheasants. All the while the instructor will share feedback and direction, ensuring that your experience is paced and orchestrated according to your needs. |
| Noon | Lunch in the Sandanona Clubhouse. |
| 1:00 | Students change instructors, guides, and hunting fields for another afternoon walk-up field hunt. |
| 3:00 | End of Day 2. |
| 1-Day School | ||
|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | 9 | Sunday (CALL FOR AVAILABILITY) |
| 23 | Sunday | |
| November 2022 | 4 | Friday |
| December 2022 | 10 | Saturday (1 SPOT LEFT) |
| 2-Day School | ||
|---|---|---|
| February 2022 | 19-20 | Saturday/Sunday (SOLD OUT) |
| December 2022 | 17-18 | Saturday/Sunday |