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There´s no greater test of concentration and coordination than sport shooting and no resort can match the shooting excitement found at Casa de Campo´s Sporting Clays Shooting Center! Set on more than 245 acres, the Shooting Center features over 200 stations for trap, skeet and sporting clays including one of the largest towers in the world, pigeon rings, and an airy Safari-themed clubhouse. Now with two new facilities, the Palm Tree Kennel and the Bird Preserve.
In 1984, the owners of Casa de Campo´s made a conscious decision to detour from the traditional, meticulously cared-for grounds of many shooting centers, and strategically grew a dense mesh of foliage over 245-acres to create the most comprehensive shooting facility in the Caribbean. In 1986, Casa de Campo's Shooting Centre came to life simulating true, in-the-wild, shooting experiences for shooters of all ages and skill levels.
The flexibility of the layout, the course, stations and flight simulations are some of the many wonders of this facility! It was designed so that marksmen can progress from station to station in tournaments or individually, as they would at ranges where wild game abound. The focal point of the Shooting Center is the formidable 110- ft red & white “tower” that occupies the 10th station and projects sporting clays - which simulate in flight quail, partridges, ducks and other birds, from three levels to a variety of heights that range up to 135 feet into the sky!
For the less adventurous, the Safari Club Bar at the Shooting Center is a great place to kick back when you´re parched for a drink
If you would like to test your aim, the resort Inclusive Supplement includes 25 shots of sporting clays for each adult!
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Shooting Options“Shooting here is great fun as there is such a tremendous diversity each day,” stated one guest coming out of the Safari Clubhouse. With over 200 stations featuring Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays along with a Pigeon Ring and a new Bird Preserve, the Casa de Campo Shooting Center provides endless options for the novice and expert alike, as well as for team building and competitive shooting. Learn MoreA sport since 1793, trap shooting is a sport of action, movement, and demands impeccable split-second timing. Trap stands project clay targets away from the shooter to simulate a bird in flight, fleeing from a predator. When shooting trap, shooters fire repeatedly at a 4 inch clay disc launched at speeds of up to 41 mph. Casa de Campo´s eight station American Skeet Shooting field, evolved from the 1923 blueprint in which shooters stand outside of two circles (approx. 63 feet wide each) in a attempt to break two clays simultaneously projected into the air at varying heights, one from a low tower and one from a high tower, and crossing in front of the shooter at some point. Sporting Clays provide realistic hunting simulations of grouse, partridge, pheasant, duck, rabbit and quail. All clays move at different heights and speeds to test the shooters range of skill. One of the most popular stations replicates a combination of running rabbits and flying birds - simultaneously. The clays require shooters to fire up to 10 shots per station, for a total of 100 shots. The tower, one of the tallest in the world, dominates the 10th station, projecting clays from three levels up to 45 yards into the sky! Due to its immense size and design, the Shooting Center easily accommodates every level of shooter, from beginner to top marksman. Our Professional Staff eases first time shooters quickly into the thrill of hitting the clay target, and smaller gauge guns are available for women shooters. For shooters who frequent the resort, the Shooting Center staff changes the clay flight patterns daily so you can experience the unexpected with each and every shoot. Shooting jackets, ear plugs or muffs and protective glasses are provided for shooters and spectators alike.
A new adventure for the experienced shooter...
Also for the experienced shooter... For information on shoots at our Bird Preserve click here. |
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Shooting FAQsHere are some questions you may have regarding Shooting at Casa de Campo: What is sport shooting?Sport shooting (Clay, Trap and Skeet) has gained popularity among hunting groups as game preserves and individual hunters are becoming more conservation-minded. In sporting clays, marksmen forgo live quarry and test their skills by shooting clay targets that replicate the actual flight of live game.
Trap: Consists of five stands with all targets moving away from you
Many years ago, live game was killed for sustenance. Today shooting for food is no longer necessary. Shooting and hunting has been a hobby enjoyed by royalty for centuries and has become a popular tradition among wealthy families in the Dominican Republic, and their Latin neighbors as well. They frequent Casa de Campo´s Shooting Centre for practice and as participants in tournaments throughout the year highlighted by the Resorts´ exclusive Sugar Invitational each Spring.
• It has one of the tallest towers in the world. , A team of instructors offers basic shooting orientation for all ages and more advanced instruction if requested. Private lessons range in price. Call the Shooting Centre for details. Gun rental and ammunition are included in your round of clay shooting One of the great things of this sport is that everyone can shoot! If you plan to bring your own gun to shoot at Casa de Campo´s Shooting Centre, you must complete the Permit of Entry Form and return it via e-mail or fax to the Shooting Center at least 3 weeks prior to your arrival at the Resort.
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Gun PermitPermit of Entry Form and return it via e-mail or fax to the Shooting Center at least 3 weeks prior to your arrival at the Resort. View a Form |
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LessonsOne of the great things about this sport is that everyone can shoot... men & women of all ages! And, it is a sport in which families can participate together! Basic shooting orientation for all ages is available as well as more advanced instruction if requested. Safety is number one, and gun safety is a part of every shooting lesson at Casa de Campo. Learn MoreShooting and lessons are available for children at least 12 years of age, and at the discretion of the shooting center staff. Factors determining the eligibility of children to shoot include the physical size of the child, their ability to hold the gun correctly, etc. PARENTAL NOTE: As a parent, Shooting Director Shaun Snell understands parents´ immediate concern about kids and guns. When asked about the subject, Snell replied, “what you must teach kids from the onset is a respect for the gun, just as you would an automobile. Both can be lethal, if not used with caution and education.” |
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KennelThe Palm Tree Kennel is a beautiful facility at the Casa de Campo Shooting Center and offers expert dog training and boarding for villa owners and guests who want to bring their dogs on vacation. Dogs must have a veterinary certificate for international travel and all injections must be current, and advance reservations are required. Please verify all requirements for international pet travel with your airline. Dogs are permitted only at the kennel, and not in the resort hotel rooms or villas. Learn MoreFor expert training; obedience, hunting or for a specific purpose, the professional staff works with dogs from countries around the world including Spain, London, Latin America and the United States. From hunting dogs to great family pets, the professional staff at our Palm Tree Kennel provides a dog search service for any type of dog you desire. They have access to the best of the breeds worldwide, and can import the pedigree pup of your choice. If you are interested, please inquire at the Shooting Center. For information about training and boarding at the Palm Tree Kennels, send an inquiry to: shootingcenter@codetel.net.do |
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