Learn from a Master Class Sporting Clays Shooter.
Chris Smith breaks down the shot — stance, lead, timing, and consistency — in one on one instruction
Multiple Disciplines. One Academy.
Beginner FriendlySporting Clays
Master the fundamentals of shotgun shooting — stance, lead, timing, and reading the clay. From your first station to consistent breaks.
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Beginner FriendlyLive Scope Crappie
Unlock the power of live-scope sonar to find, track, and catch crappie year-round. Learn the gear, the technique, and how to read the screen.
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Beginner FriendlyDeer Hunting
From scouting and stand placement to shot selection and field dressing — everything a first-time deer hunter needs to fill a tag.
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Beginner FriendlyTurkey Hunting
Learn to call, pattern, and harvest a spring gobbler. Covers scouting, decoys, calling sequences, and shot placement.
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“Every lesson was learned the hard way — so you don't have to.”
Chris Smith Outdoors was built for the person who's always wanted to hunt or fish but didn't know where to start. Chris breaks down every skill into clear, practical steps — no jargon, no gatekeeping. Just honest, field-tested teaching from someone who loves being outside.
Meet ChrisWhat Students Are Saying
I'd never held a shotgun in my life. After the sporting clays course I was breaking clays consistently on my third range visit. The instruction is clear and patient.
The live scope crappie course changed how I fish entirely. I finally understand what I'm looking at on the screen — and my catch rate shows it.
Harvested my first deer this season. I followed the scouting and stand placement lessons to the letter. Couldn't have done it without Chris.
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Join thousands of beginners who've traded uncertainty for confidence — one lesson at a time.