VERNON NATIONAL SHOOTING PRESERVE | CENTRAL NEW YORK
Pheasant Tower Shoots in New York
Experience the excitement of a continental-style pheasant tower shoot at Vernon National Shooting Preserve. Fast action, rotating shooting stations, experienced guides, and a memorable day with fellow shooters.
Half-Day & Full-Day Shoots | Public & Private Events | Central New York
A Continental-Style Pheasant Tower Shoot Experience
Continental-style pheasant tower shoots are inspired by a long-standing European shooting tradition. Rather than walking through fields in pursuit of birds, participants are positioned at shooting stations surrounding an elevated release tower, creating a fast-paced and social shooting experience.
At Vernon National, shooters are positioned around a 30-foot tower surrounded by wooded terrain and open fields. Pheasants are released individually, creating challenging shots and exciting opportunities from different angles.
Tower shoots are ideal for experienced sportsmen, groups of friends, corporate entertainment, and anyone interested in a distinctive alternative to a traditional pheasant hunt.
How a Pheasant Tower Shoot Works
Vernon National’s tower shoot is designed to provide fast action, multiple shooting opportunities, and a different perspective as participants move around the tower.
1. Take Your Station
Hunters are assigned to one of ten shooting stations positioned around the elevated tower. Up to three participants can occupy a station, with a maximum of two shooting simultaneously.
2. Birds Are Released
Pheasants are released individually from the elevated tower, creating a variety of challenging shooting opportunities as birds fly over the surrounding stations.
3. Rotate Positions
Shooting stations rotate throughout the event, giving participants opportunities to experience different angles and shooting positions.
4. Retrieve & Relax
Guides and retrieving dogs assist throughout the shoot. Afterward, gather at the lodge for food, refreshments, and time with fellow participants.
Pheasant Tower Shoot Packages & Pricing
Choose a half-day or full-day continental tower shoot experience. Both options include professional guide and dog services, lunch, and access to the post-shoot gathering.
Additional services: Bird cleaning is available for an additional charge. Shotgun rentals, ammunition, and other necessary equipment are available through Vernon National.
2026 Public Tower Shoot Dates
Join a scheduled Vernon National tower shoot or contact us about organizing a private event for your group.
October 10 has passed. Contact Vernon National for availability on remaining dates and information about private shoots.
Experienced Guides, Retrieving Dogs & a Welcoming Lodge
Each group is assigned a guide and retrieving dog to assist throughout the tower shoot. Guides help participants navigate the experience while dogs retrieve downed birds from the surrounding fields.
After the event, return to the lodge to enjoy lunch, an open bar, and time with fellow shooters. The social atmosphere is an important part of what makes Vernon National’s tower shoots memorable.
Bird cleaning services are available for an additional fee, allowing participants to arrange preparation of retrieved birds to take home.
Tower Shoot Safety & Equipment Requirements
Safety is a top priority at Vernon National. All participants must follow the preserve’s safety requirements and rules. Orange hats or vests are required during the shoot. Ammo should be 2 3/4 max length with shot size no larger than #5. No shooting between stations as we rotate, no ground shooting and no shooting behind your station. Rules will be discussed during the morning briefing.
