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Luxury Wingshooting & Upland Hunting in Sonoma Wine County, California

Friday, August 29, 2025
Written by Irwin Greenstein
Categories: Destinations
Tags: #californiauplandhunting, #finedining, #luxuryuplandhunting, #pheasanthunting, #sonomacountyhunting, #sonomacountyuplandhunting, #sportingclays, #winetastings, #wingandbarrelranch
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Discover Wing & Barrel Ranch, a premier private sporting club nestled in the heart of Sonoma County, California. Here, luxury wingshooting, upland bird hunting, and fine wine experiences come together in an unparalleled setting for enthusiasts seeking the ultimate sporting lifestyle.

Exclusive Sporting Experiences for Members

At Wing & Barrel Ranch, members enjoy year-round sporting clays, upland bird hunting, fly casting, and expert shooting instruction. Whether you’re a seasoned wingshooter or just beginning, our luxury sporting facilities provide the perfect environment to refine your skills and enjoy the thrill of the sport.

Fine Dining & Winemaker Experiences

The elegant clubhouse offers seasonal farm-to-table dining, curated by renowned chefs. Members can also participate in exclusive Winemaker Series events, enjoy private wine pairings, and even shoot and dine with top vintners. Rare bottles can be stored in private wine lockers, creating a truly unique culinary and oenological experience in Sonoma wine country.

Every detail is designed to enhance your luxury wingshooting and sporting experience.

Sustainable Land Stewardship in Sonoma County

Spanning 1,000 acres of ecologically rich land, the ranch is committed to habitat restoration and climate resiliency. In partnership with Point Blue Conservation Science, we work to preserve native species and ensure the land remains pristine for generations of sporting enthusiasts.

Experience Wing & Barrel Ranch

Join them for an unforgettable combination of luxury wingshooting, upland bird hunting, fine dining, and Sonoma wine country adventures. Explore membership opportunities and learn more about our unique offerings on the Wing & Barrel Ranch website at https://www.shotgunlife.com/go/6dap

Upland Hunting in Texas Hill Country at Joshua Creek Ranch

Friday, August 29, 2025
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Destinations
Tags: #berettatridentlodge, #jjoshuacreekranch, #luxuryuplandhunting, #orvisendorsedlodge, #selectfederaloutitter, #texashillcountry, #texaspheasanthunting, #texasquailhunting

Hunt quail, pheasant, and mallard ducks in the Texas Hill Country. Joshua Creek Ranch offers guided upland hunts, luxury lodging, and trophy deer hunting.

Since opening in 1990, Joshua Creek Ranch has earned a reputation as one of the premier hunting destinations in America. Nestled in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, the ranch combines breathtaking natural scenery with world-class wingshooting and big game opportunities.

For more than 35 years, Joshua Creek Ranch has been carefully developed into a true sportsman’s paradise. Its diverse terrain—fertile creek and river bottoms, lightly wooded grass pastures, and dramatic limestone bluffs—creates ideal wildlife habitat for upland birds and native game.

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Sweetgrass at Thunder Basin – Premier Upland Hunting in Wyoming

Friday, August 29, 2025
Written by Shotgun Life Staff
Categories: Destinations
Tags: #deirdrewildman, #luxuryuplandhunting, #orvisendorsedlodge, #shootingsportsmanendorsed lodge, #sweetgrassatthunderbasin, #wyomingchukarhunting, #wyomingshaprtailgrouse, #wyominguplandhunting, #wyomingwomenshootinggroups
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Why Choose Sweetgrass at Thunder Basin?

  • World-Class Upland Bird Hunting in Wyoming
  • Three Distinct Hunting Areas: Rugged Canyons, Mae Mae Grassland Prairie Hunting Grounds, Forest Hunt in Scenic Woodland
  • Wyoming upland hunting offers Chukars, Sharptail Grouse, Sage Grouse, Blue Grouse, Hungarian Partridge & Pheasants

Plan your Wyoming upland hunting experience. Visit the Sweetgrass at Thunder Basin web site at https://www.shotgunlife.com/go/f69l

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