Westervelt Wildlife Services is hosting its Second Annual Continental Pheasant Shoot benefiting Alabama Hunters Helping the Hungry on Tuesday, February 23, 2010, at Westervelt Lodge near Aliceville, Alabama.

Hunters Helping the Hungry is a program initiated by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Foundation. Meat processors across the state accept harvested deer donated by hunters, then provide ground venison to families in need through Alabama food banks. The cost to process the meat is $1 per pound. Since its inception in 1999, over 450,000 pounds of venison have been donated, and donated funds ensure the long-term viability of this valuable service. Last year WWS raised enough money to provide 4000 pounds of venison to families in need. Continental pheasant shoots are modeled after European driven style pheasant shoots, with barrel melting action. Hunters are stationed in 10 blinds surrounding a hidden tower. 300 birds are flighted as singles or doubles through the shooters, and blinds are rotated every 15 birds. Trained Labrador Retrievers collect every downed bird. This event consists of two 20-gun shoots: one morning session and one afternoon session. Refreshments are available during the shoot, and Westervelt Lodge’s famous fried chicken lunch will be served.

Participation is limited to 40 shooters. Early registration is recommended. Registration is $325 and includes participation in one 300-bird shoot, refreshments, lunch, door prizes, and cleaned and packaged birds to take home for the grill.

There are still a few morning and afternoon spots left. Southern Sportsman Aquatics & Land Management is a 2010 sponsor and my Duck Hounds will be participating in this worth-while event. I would love to see some Outdoors Show and Hunt Life listeners and board members on hand for this worthy cause. If you are wanting to participate or have more questions, please contact Kristie at Westervelt (205) 562-5263. I hope to see you there!