An introductory wing shooting clinic for beginning shotgun shooters will be held on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Shabbona Lake State Park. Registration each day begins at 9:30, classes begin at 10. Lessons on safe firearm handling are taught by certified firearms instructors.

The clinic is "hand-on" and includes extensive live fire at flying clay targets under the supervision of wing shooting instructors certified by the National Sporting Clays Association and the Illinois Department of Natural resources. Auto-loading 28-gauge shotguns and hearing and eye protection are provided.

The clinic is sponsored by the Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources, Illinois Conservation Foundation, LaSalle and DeKalb County Pheasants Forever, and the Shabbona Sportsmen Club.

Call early to make a reservation, space is limited to 24 students per day. Classes consist of 4 students per instructor. The $10 registration fee includes all targets, ammunition and lunch.

To make a reservation, call Richard Carlson at 815-757-2949 or email rakcarlson@comcast.net.
To register and pay online go to https://dnr.illinois.gov/recreation/wingshooting.html