Virginia Ducks Unlimited Tower Shoot

Jarrett, Va. 23867

804.691.8809

Clint.holloway@rcis.com

Ducks Unlimited contacts for questions about the event:

VADU Tower Shoot Event Chair

Eddie Alexander

1705 Clear Springs Circle

S. Chesterfield, VA. 23834-5861

804.721.7505

edmundalexander@aol.com

VADU State Campaign Chairman

Bill Pennell

1538 Hunton Lane

Lancaster, VA. 22503-3533

804.450.2267

whpjr517@aol.com

The shoot will consist of one round of 24 shooters. There will be 12 stations with 2 shooters per station. A total of 240 birds will be released. A valid Virginia hunting license is required and out of State non-residents can purchase a preserve license for $23.  If would like to reserve one station and shoot with a specific attendee, please email your request to Eddie Alexander at edmundalexander@aol.com.

DON'T FORGET TO PURCHASE YOUR RAFFLE TICKETS AND RIBBON BIRD ENTRIES....

Cost: $325 per person.  Other sponsorship and giving levels available.

Food: A fully catered hot meal.

Timeline:

·      Arrive at Hunts shooting preserve by 8:30 AM

·      Tower shoot begins promptly at 9 AM

·      Positions rotate after each release of 20 birds to give everyone a chance at wind changes, flight patterns etc.

·      A horn sounds just prior to release of each release of birds.

·      Lunch at 11:30 AM with raffles, etc.

Suggested Equipment Needed:

·      3 boxes of 4, 6, or 7.5 shot loads – there will be 240 birds released!

·      A modified barrel shotgun; may be unplugged

·      A valid hunting license

·      Blaze orange clothing; hat, vest, etc. 

Misc.

·      4 guides with retrieving dogs will fetch the birds; outside dogs not permitted

·      All birds harvested will be divided equally among the shooters.

·      Either sex pheasants may be harvested.

·      Pheasant recipes provided