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FREE SHOOTING LESSON!
YoungLife club members, along with their friends and families, are invited to join us for a free sporting clays shooting lesson and seminar ahead of the main event. Pro instructors from Red’s will walk participants through the fundamentals of wingshooting, including proper form, safety essentials, and easy-to-learn techniques that build confidence on the range. The session is completely FREE, and we’ll provide everything—shotguns, ammunition, and clays—so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm (and eye/ear protection if you have it).
Kids under 18 must have a parent or guardian present at check‑in to sign a waiver and attend a brief safety orientation. Families are encouraged to stay and shoot the full course together afterward, though parents may leave once orientation requirements are met. We’re aiming for a big turnout, a fun day outside, and plenty of sharp shooting for everyone involved!
Things to Know:
- It's best to register for the main shooting event first, so you have all the details.
- Meet directly at the clays course, 1/2 mile south of Red's Fly Shop on Hwy. 821
- Arrive at 8 am for the "pre-shoot" lesson.
- Bring 12 or 20 gauge shotguns if you have them, but we can provide.
- Bring ear and eye protection if you have them.
- Parents must accompany anyone under 18 to the orientation.
APRIL 12TH, 2026
This event is hosted and operated by Red's Fly Shop in the Yakima Canyon to support our local Kittitas County Young Life Chapter.
The course offers 25 challenging shots at 7 stations, most of which have 2 traps. The course is designed to be shot with "report pairs" where the trapper, holding the wireless remote, throws the 2nd bird immediately after the shooter fires at the first target. It is a great time and you will enjoy this course. For a casual shoot like this event, shooters will call for each target individually which makes it much more beginner friendly.
The course meanders through a spectacular basalt rimmed canyon located just minutes from Canyon River Ranch Resort. Check in will happen directly at the course entrance (directions will be emailed to you). Feel free to stop into Red's for an Espresso or some shopping, but shooters are welcome to proceed directly to the course entrance located 1/2 mile south of Red's. Parking is limited so car-pooling and efficient parking is encouraged.
Cost & Class Details
The goal is safe clean family fun, it's really not a competitive event outside of your own group. However... we do keep score and there will be a winner!
Shooters will enjoy the (7) station course and every so often a uniquely colored clay target will be thrown in place of the standard orange! As soon as shooters see this new clay its a lot of pressure! Don't miss, it might be worth a prize. Many shooters will go from hitting everything target to a complete whiff. It's hillairous as long as you aren't the shooter.
Cost and Details:
- Bratwurst lunch included by Corey DeBritz!
- Cold drinks and Snacks
- The course takes +/- 2 hours to complete a 25 shot round.
- Shooters may arrive anytime between 10:30 am and 1 pm.
- Groups of 4+ may shoot together, smaller groups and pairs will be combined.
- $75 per shooter - 25 shot round includes ammo (12 or 20 gauge)
- $125 per shooter - 50 shot round includes ammo (12 or 20 gauge)
- *all proceeds to benefit Kittitas County YL
"We love seeing our community get together for a unique event, and raising some money for our local young life chapter is a great excuse to do it!"
PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION
We prefer to have shooters and groups register in advance, it's just seamless and your entry into the shooting event is fluid. Shooters are welcome to walk up day of, pay cash, and you can invite friends up to the last minute. Shooters can arrive anytime between 10:30 am and 1 pm and hop on the course!