Etowah Valley Game Preserve

Clays & Feathers: Sporting Clays & Guided Bird Hunting in North Georgia

One day. Two outdoor experiences. A North Georgia tradition.

Looking for a full-day outdoor experience that goes beyond an ordinary round of sporting clays or afternoon in the field?

Clays & Feathers combines a morning at Etowah Valley Sporting Clays in Dawsonville, Georgia, lunch, and an afternoon guided bird hunt at Etowah Valley Game Preserve for one memorable day in the North Georgia outdoors.

Available seasonally beginning in October, Clays & Feathers is designed for groups of two or more and welcomes a range of experience levels. Whether you’re planning an annual trip with friends, spending time with family, entertaining clients, or looking for a unique corporate outing in North Georgia, we’ll help you make a day of it.

Clays first. Feathers next. Memories all day.

👉 Contact us about Clays & Feathers by calling Alex: (678) 410-0983 to reserve your spot!

 

What Is the Clays & Feathers Package?

Instead of choosing between a morning on the sporting clays course and an afternoon bird hunt, why not do both?

Clays & Feathers brings the two experiences together in one full-day package.

Your day begins at Etowah Valley Sporting Clays, where you’ll warm up with at least 50 clay targets while making your way around the sporting clays course.

After your morning round, you’ll enjoy lunch with your guide before heading to Etowah Valley Game Preserve for the second half of the experience: a guided afternoon bird hunt.

When the hunt is complete, professional bird-cleaning services are available so you can take your game home.

It’s a full North Georgia outdoor experience from the first clay of the morning to the final retrieve of the afternoon.

Your Clays & Feathers Day

Morning: Start With Sporting Clays

There’s a reason we start with clays.

The morning gives you an opportunity to settle in, warm up, and spend time with your group before heading into the field.

Your sporting clays experience includes:

• At least 50 clay targets
• A clays cart
• Access to the sporting clays course
• Guidance and assistance from the EVSC team
• A fun warm-up before the afternoon hunt

Newer to sporting clays? Don’t let that stop you. Our team can help answer questions and get you comfortable before heading onto the course.

Midday: Lunch With Your Guide

After the morning round, slow things down and enjoy lunch with your guide.

It’s a chance to relax, talk about the morning, and prepare for the afternoon ahead.

Then it’s time to trade clays for feathers.

Afternoon: Head to Etowah Valley Game Preserve

After lunch, your guide will escort your group to the hunt area at Etowah Valley Game Preserve.

You’ll spend the afternoon enjoying a guided bird-hunting experience in the North Georgia outdoors, including the opportunity to hunt and retrieve game.

Once the hunt wraps up, professional bird-cleaning services are available so your group can bring its game home.

Morning on the course. Afternoon in the field. That’s Clays & Feathers.

Who Is Clays & Feathers For?

You don’t have to be a lifelong sporting clays enthusiast or experienced hunter to enjoy the day.

Clays & Feathers can be a great fit for:

• Friends & Annual Traditions
  Turn the start of bird season into the reason everyone finally gets a date on the calendar.
• Families
  Spend a full day outdoors together and create a tradition that can be enjoyed year after year.
• Corporate & Client Outings
  Skip another dinner or conference room. Clays & Feathers gives clients, colleagues, and leadership teams an opportunity to connect through a shared experience.
• Experienced Outdoorsmen
  Start with clays in the morning before putting those skills to work during an afternoon in the field.
• Newer Participants
  You don’t need years of experience to inquire about the package. Let our team know your group’s experience level when planning your day so we can help you understand what to expect.

Why October Is Just the Beginning

When October arrives in North Georgia, so does one of our favorite times of year.

Cooler mornings, changing leaves, time outdoors, and the return of Clays & Feathers season make fall an ideal time to plan a day at Etowah Valley.

Because this is a seasonal experience, we recommend planning ahead, particularly if you’re coordinating multiple schedules or organizing a corporate or larger group outing.

If there’s a particular date you have in mind, don’t wait until everyone’s calendar fills up.

Make It a Group or Corporate Experience

Clays & Feathers works especially well when the goal isn’t simply getting everyone together, but giving them something they’ll actually remember doing together.

For larger groups and events, ask our team about the EVSC Pavilion, Lodge, and available event options.

That makes Clays & Feathers worth considering for:

• Client appreciation events
• Corporate outings
• Leadership groups
• Employee or team celebrations
• Family gatherings
• Friend groups and annual traditions

Instead of another outing everyone has done before, give the group an entire day to talk about afterward.

Planning Your Clays & Feathers Experience

• How many people do we need?
  Clays & Feathers is available for groups of two or more.
• When is Clays & Feathers available?
  The experience is seasonal, beginning in October. Contact our team for current availability and scheduling.
• Do we need to be experienced?
  Clays & Feathers can accommodate different experience levels. Let our team know about your group’s experience when you inquire so we can help you prepare appropriately.
• How many clays are included?
  The sporting clays portion includes at least 50 clay targets and a clays cart.
• Is lunch included?
  The experience includes lunch with your guide between the morning sporting clays portion and afternoon hunt.
• What happens to the birds after the hunt?
  Professional bird-cleaning services are available at the game preserve so you can bring your game home.
• Can we plan a larger group or company event?
  Yes. Ask about the Pavilion and available options when contacting the EVSC team about your group.

Plan Your Clays & Feathers Day in Dawsonville, GA

There’s something special about a full day outdoors when you don’t have to rush to the next thing.

Start the morning breaking clays. Sit down for lunch. Spend the afternoon in the field. And head home with stories your group will probably still be telling next season.

Whether you’re planning a trip with friends, continuing a family tradition, entertaining clients, or starting a brand-new tradition of your own, Clays & Feathers brings together two North Georgia outdoor experiences in one unforgettable day.

Clays first. Feathers next. Let’s make a day of it.

📍 Etowah Valley Sporting Clays | Dawsonville, Georgia
📅 Season begins in October
👥 Available for groups of two or more
📸 Make the memories last: Add professional photography to capture your Clays & Feathers experience from the course to the field.

📲 Call to reserve your spot today | Alex: (678) 410-0983 – Etowah Valley Game Preserve