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Monthly Archives

July 2026

Jul 21
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Chokes, Cleaning & Course Strategy: A Practical Guide to Getting More Out of Your Sporting Clays Experience

By | Rules and Safety, Skeet Shooting, Sporting Clays, Uncategorized

One of the Most Common Questions We Hear at EVSC…

“What choke should I be using?”

Whether you’re brand new to sporting clays or have been enjoying the sport for years, understanding choke selection can make a noticeable difference in your experience.

The truth is, there isn’t one perfect choke for every target presentation.

Just like golfers use different clubs for different situations, sporting clays enthusiasts use different chokes depending on target distance, speed, and course conditions.

At Etowah Valley Sporting Clays in Dawsonville, Georgia, we regularly help guests understand their equipment, improve their setup, and gain confidence before stepping onto the course.

Let’s break down what chokes do, when to use them, how to maintain your equipment, and how to find the setup that’s right for you. Read More

Jul 09
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From Dawsonville to the National Stage: How the Etowah Valley Mambas Are Building Champions On and Off the Course

By | Clay Shooting, Skeet Shooting, Sporting Clays

A group photo of the 2026 Etowah Valley Mambas sporting clays team in front of the EVSC lodge in Dawsonville, GA.Four Mambas. Hundreds of Competitors. One Incredible Week.

When people hear the name Etowah Valley Mambas, they often think of a local youth sporting clays team.

What many don’t realize is that these young athletes are competing, and succeeding, on some of the biggest stages in the country.

During the 2026 NSCA Georgia State Championship and North American FITASC Championship, held June 17–21 at Big Red Oak Plantation in Gay, Georgia, four members of the Etowah Valley Mambas represented North Georgia among 527 competitors from across the United States.

Competing against experienced adult shooters, Master Class competitors, professional athletes, and some of the nation’s best junior talent, the Mambas once again proved that dedication, discipline, and hard work can take you anywhere.

And for many of these young athletes, this is only the beginning. Read More