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IELDSPORT is proud to provide discriminating sportsmen with the finest
in shotguns, wingshooting instruction, equipment and services available
anywhere in the world today.Premium Grade Gun Room:
Offering a great selection of over 200
fine, new and pre owned shotguns, rifles
and handguns is the cornerstone of our
business. We meticulously measure
and inspect every gun so you will be
confident that you are purchasing the
perfect gun. FIELDSPORT carries
AyA, Beretta, Benelli, C. Guerini,
Fabarm, Fausti, B. Rizzini, A. Zoli and
others. We also sell many fine, classic
American & European made double
guns and rifles.Consignment Gun Sales:
We can sell your gun collection for you! No matter the
quantity of guns you wish to sell, FIELDSPORT will
diligently research your collection in order to determine
a fair and deserving price. Our consignment fees are fair
and very competitive.Custom Gunfitting Sessions
& Barrel Regulation Testing:
Master gunfitter Bryan Bilinski guarantees that he will
determine the optimal gun fit for you through the use
of various try-guns and confirmation of point of impact
by shooting live ammunition at a steel patterning plate.
Testing the barrel regulation of your shotgun is also
critical in order to achieve optimum wingshooting
success.Firearm Collection Appraisals:
Over 35 years in the high grade gun business has
provided us with the knowledge and expertise to properly
appraise your gun collection.Wingshooting Schools:
Founded by Bryan Bilinski and the late Michael McIntosh,
the FIELDSPORT 2-day Wingshooting Schools have
become world renowned. The wingshooting technique
taught is one of the simplest, yet most effective programs
ever offered, regardless of age or level of skill.Private Wingshooting Lessons:
A 2-3 hour private program is a perfect way to tune up for bird season or a special sporting
clays tournament. Every private lesson is tailored to meet your individual needs and skill level.At FIELDSPORT, we share in your passion for the wingshooting sports and we promise you
our full faith and effort to make you a better and more consistent wingshooter. We believe life is
simply too short and too precious to miss!1428 Trade Centre Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49696
231-933-0767 / Fax 231-933-0768 / http://www.fieldsportltd.comW R Pape Best
Quality Boxlock
Ejector 12 bore,
30” Teague-lined
barrels.deep-sixed more hunting parties than
any one other factor. As the number-one
gun safety principle states, alcohol and
firearms don’t mix. Ever!
Key contacts or guides: Who is in
charge of making sure hunt contacts or
guides are aware of the hunting party’s
arrival and departure dates? What are
the guiding costs? How are tips going to
be handled?
Hunting methods: What methods
of hunting are agreed to by your group?
Is everyone going to hunt together or
are you going to divide and conquer?
Predetermine how you are going to
hunt available cover so all will enjoy
the experience. Often, the types of dogs
used dictates who hunts with whom and
how the hunting grounds are covered.
Captain of the hunt: This assigned
person should work to see the master
hunt plan is adhered to and reviewed
daily. The party should attempt to
coordinate in harmony. Issues must be
addressed before they fester. Everyone
who takes a trip wants to enjoy the
experience, shoot a few birds and take
home some fond memories.
Reciprocate on hunting trip
invites: Since you got invited on an
established hunting trip, then a nice
gesture is for you to organize a future
trip that you can invite these gents to
join you on next year. Assuming the
trip went well, this gesture is a great
way to say thank you and create lasting
friendships.
I hope these few thoughts and
concerns will make your first bird
hunting trip both rewarding and
memorable. Remember that all your
pretrip planning will pay big dividends
and hopefully stop “the bird hunting trip
from hell” from ever happening.
In the Swing
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