Whether you’re new to sporting clays or focused on improving your scores, the Orvis Sandanona Sporting Clays School delivers a structured, results-driven experience designed to elevate your performance.

Why Train At SandanonaSet in the heart of New York’s Hudson Valley, Sandanona is one of the most historic and respected shooting grounds in the country. Our facility offers:

• Two premier sporting clays courses
• Full-service retail store
• Dedicated education and conference space
• Private hunting preserve
• This environment allows you to train, practice, and refine your shooting in a setting purpose-built for progression.

World-Class InstructionTrain under a team of accredited, professional coaches led by Paula Moore—multi-time NSCA All-American, Team USA member, and World Side-by-Side Champion.Our instructors focus on individualized coaching to ensure every shooter receives targeted feedback and experiences measurable improvement.

What You’ll LearnEach school is designed to build a complete shooting system—from fundamentals to advanced execution:

• Shotgun safety and handling
• Gun fit and eye dominance
• Stance, balance, and footwork
• Proper gun mount and timing
• Target reading and break points
• Sporting clays etiquette and terminology

You’ll also gain hands-on experience with a full range of clay target presentations:

• Going-away targets
• Crossing targets
• Incomers
• Springing Teal
• Rabbit Targets

Built for All Skill Levels

• New shooters develop a strong, confident foundation
• Experienced shooters refine technique and improve consistency
• Hunters translate clays performance directly to the field
• Every session is engineered to deliver repeatable results on the course.

What’s Included

• Professional instruction
• Targets and ammunition
• Gourmet lunch
• Complimentary use of Orvis shotguns

Reserve Your SpotClass sizes are intentionally limited to maintain a high level of personalized instruction. Secure your place and take your shooting to the next level.

Sporting Clays School at Orvis Sandanona Shooting Grounds, NY