Posts

Pheasants for the First Time

/in /by

by Buel Collins, Fiocchi Sales

The crisp, cool air came across the Iowa tallgrass, the sunlight glinting off the dew now frozen in place. I stepped onto Melissa, Highland Hideaway Hunting Preserve’s field selection for my first pheasant hunt. Resisting the urge to flee back into of the warmth of my friend’s Silverado I took the supplied Beretta 391 out of its case, loaded the magazine with Fiocchi’s Golden Pheasant #5 shells, took one last drink of my caffeinated beverage, and headed out into the great unknown.

Ok so it wasn’t necessarily the “great” unknown, but I had no idea what to expect. Not only was this my first ever pheasant hunt, this was the first time I had ever hunted any bird. Luckily I had the assistance of a professional guide, Kreig Jacque, and his wonderful trio of German Shorthaired Pointers.

Read the rest at the Fiocchi USA blog…

Buell-Collins-Pheasant-Hunt

Introduction to Upland Hunting and Sporting Clays

/in /by

Discover the Fun of Upland Hunting!

Edible Outdoors Event – Saturday, October 17, 2015 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 

We would like to welcome all of you to this new and exciting event at Highland Hunting. This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about upland hunting, and clay target shooting. This event is open to a variety of skill level – you can be a beginner who has never hunted to someone who would like to sharpen their hunting skills. We will be focusing on the safety aspects of upland hunting and clay target shooting, gear needed, the role hunters have in wildlife management, things to do before and after a hunt or sporting clays event, and much more!

We have some great guest speakers that will be involved with this event and a chance to talk to all of them as they share their experiences with all of us.

This is what the day looks like so far:Upland Hunting Seminar

  • 8:00am – Introduction to Highland Hunting, house Keeping and an overview of the day  (Highland Staff)
  •  8:30am – History of Upland hunting/Safety presentation from Iowa DNR
  • 9:15 break
  • 9:30 – A dogs role in the hunt, along with the safety of the dog, nutrition and heath.  (speaker Steve Ries with Top Gun Kennels)
  • 10:15 – Introduction to firearm safety, basics of wing shooting, questions
  • 11:00 – Range time with participants and shooting instruction, along with hunting instruction/how to hunt in a group.
  • 12:15 -Lunch, determine groups (group size of 4), meet and great with groups guides.
  • 1:00 – 3:30  Head to field for pheasant hunt.
  • 3:45 – 4:15 – How to prepare the game, field dressing, and care.
  • 4:30– Questions, Depart for day.

 

Cost & Details:

The cost is $210 per person (plus processing fee) and includes the Hunt, 3 bird limit per person, guide and dogs, guns if needed (but would encourage you to bring your own), shells for clays, shells for hunting, lunch, clay target shooting.  Most important part of it all it includes a great time, and an information introduction to the great outdoors.

Participants need to have the following items:

  • Hunting and habitat license
  • Blaze orange hat
  • Blaze orange vest (optional)
  • Jeans or brush pants
  • Leather boots (hunting, hiking, work)
  • Lite gloves (optional)
  • Eye protection (sunglasses or shooting or safety glasses)

 

For more information or to purchase tickets online go HERE.

7th Annual Hawkeye Wrestling Club Shoot

/in , /by

Helping the Hawks Go!

Set your sights on having a good time and contributing to a good cause at the 7th Annual HWC Shoot, to be held October 3, 2015, at Highland Hideaway Hunt Club near Riverside, Iowa. Featuring Tom Brands, Terry Brands, Daniel Dennis, Matt McDonough, Tony Ramos, Brent Metcalf & Bobby Telford

The cost is $200 per shooter. You’ll receive 100 shells to shoot 100 clay targets on a variety of stations. There also will be meal, door prizes, and flight prizes.  All proceeds benefit the Hawkeye Wrestling Club.

 

When: Saturday, October 3rd 2015Hawkeye Wrestling Charity Shoot

Where: Highland Hideaway Hunt Club (Riverside, IA)

Cost: $800 per team / $200 per Individual

Schedule of Events

Registration/Breakfast       8:30-9:30am
Safety Meeting                     9:30-9:45am
Shoot the Course               10:00am-12:00pm
Lunch                                   12:00-1:00pm

For more details, call 319-331-8582.

 

Register for this event online