Lowcountry Land Trust’s 2025 Sporting Clays Shoot, presented by Garden & Gun and Norfolk Southern, will be held once again at Brosnan Forest from Friday, October 24, to Sunday, October 26. The annual fundraiser is Lowcountry Land Trust’s most anticipated event and features a professionally set, 14-station clays course that captures the camaraderie and spirit of this long-established sport.
Lowcountry Land Trust is grateful for the guidance and partnership of the many local experts who make the weekend successful.
- David Holliday, a Level II National Sporting Clays Association Certified Instructor, is pivotal in creating and maintaining the spectacular, one-of-a-kind clays course tucked among the longleaf pines. His attention to detail offers a range of targets, with each station presenting a unique challenge and view of Brosnan Forest’s vast acreage.
- Throughout the weekend, dedicated Brosnan Forest staff volunteer their time as clay trappers, station scorers, and knowledgeable naturalists, helping guests learn something new at every turn.
- Members of the Fourth Thursday Shooting Club, in addition to volunteering their time as clay trappers and station scorers, lead the required safety briefing before each rotation to ensure all participants feel empowered and aware while on the course.
The expertise doesn’t end with the sport! Lowcountry Land Trust’s third-annual Ladies’ Shoot and Luncheon, presented by Garden & Gun, will feature an exclusive conversation between G&G and a panel of sportswomen, including Suzette Bussey, founder and lead designer of Norton + Hodges and Land Trust board member; Rebecca Darwin, cofounder and CEO of Garden & Gun; and Elizabeth Fennell, National Sporting Clays Association (NSCA) Level III shooting instructor and founder of Fennell Shooting School. Prepare to be inspired by the panelists’ dedication to conservation and the power of women in the sporting field.
The annual Sporting Clays Shoot is scored, and winners of each rotation will be awarded trophies (and bragging rights) at the post-shoot social experience. To prepare, sportswomen are invited to join Suzette Bussey and Elizabeth Fennell for a hands-on Clays Shooting 101 event on Friday, September 26, at the Kiawah Island Sporting Club. This small group lesson is a great way to familiarize yourself with the sport alongside like-minded sportswomen. Participation includes shotgun rental and shells, professional and personalized instruction by Elizabeth, and a small gift from Norton & Hodges. Learn more and register here!
Before joining Lowcountry Land Trust at Brosnan Forest, we strongly encourage all participants to practice firearm safety and technique, utilizing the many expert resources available, such as Fennel Shooting School, the Lowcountry chapter of the Southern Sportsman’s Alliance, or the National Sporting Clays Association instructor list to find certified instructors of various levels in our area.
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Tickets to the 2025 Sporting Clays Shoot go on sale Friday, September 12, and are anticipated to sell out quickly. Be sure to subscribe to our email newsletter to receive updates and reminders directly to your inbox. We hope to see you among the longleaf pines!
