A functioning farm in its fifth generation has been passed down through the Andrews family. Over the years, it has provided the Andrews family and Their neighbors locally and internationally with food, fiber, tobacco, forestry products, and entertainment.
Learn more about Fuquay Varina. When I was a little child growing up in this area, I used to imitate my father by walking on the newly plowed fields and following in his footsteps. During his free time, he enjoyed watching the crops develop, seeing the storms blow in, and scooping up birds when he and his friends went hunting. He educated me on how to be a parent, a farmer, a leader, and an outdoorsman in adoration of the land and the significance of passing it on. He also taught me the value of passing it on to the next generation. The land is a true treasure that should be cherished and loved for all God made here, which should be recognized.
While working in these fields, I always longed for the cool morning and the flock of birds in the hedge grove, the ducks in the creek bottom, or the giant buck in the low grounds. My hobby of hunting would help me get through the long days I had to spend driving the tractor. It wasn’t the meat or the trophies I collected or the trips to other states in search of adventure that kept me coming back to hunting; instead, it was the friends I made and the memories I made.
When I returned from college, one of my first thoughts was always about a place, precisely my place, Drake Landing. All the people I could meet here, the children I could teach to appreciate nature, the lands I could give to my children, and all the memories I could make here are why I want to live here.
The development of Drake Landing is still in its early stages. They are constantly expanding and introducing new activities that anyone can participate in. Whether you’re here to hunt quail, chukar, or pheasant, shoot sporting clays, or practice your archery skills, they hope you’ll take the time to create a memorable experience and meet new people.
Courses
Sporting Clay Course | New Course (Longleaf)
There are two sporting clay courses available at Drake Landing, and each one is two miles long and winds through breathtaking scenery. You may also take lessons to increase your accuracy and fun.
RULES AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO SPORTING CLAY COURSES’ SAFETY
- Noncompliance with any of the rules above will result in instant removal from the shooting range.
- You will not be permitted to shoot on the ranges if you have consumed alcohol within eight hours or are under the influence of legal or illicit drugs.
- Even after you’ve established that a firearm is unloaded, handle it.
- Never aim your gun at anything you don’t want to be shot at.
- Until you are ready to fire and are on your target, keep your finger straight and away from the trigger.
- Keep the safety engaged on your handgun until you’re ready to fire.
- Know your target and take its history into account at all times.
- Every person on the course must wear earplugs and protective shooting glasses at all times.
- Handguns are not permitted on sporting clay ranges.
- A range safety brief will be given to each Shooter.
Five Stand
The Drake Landing 5-Stand is a gorgeous covered platform with five separate shooting lanes in a well-kept area. This athletic clay competition is designed for shooters of all levels, from beginners to experts. The 5-Stand is the best location for hunters practicing for the forthcoming season since it contains eight automated clay machines for sporting clays that imitate game birds. The 5-stand offers the ideal shooting experience for customers who are just starting or may be constrained by time constraints or adverse weather conditions.
Safety Guidelines and Requirements
- You won’t be permitted to use the ranges if you’ve drunk alcohol within eight hours or are under the influence of legal or illicit drugs.
- Even after you’ve established that a weapon is empty, handle it as if it were.
- Never aim your gun at anything you don’t want to be shot at.
- Until you are ready to fire and are on your target, keep your finger straight and away from the trigger.
- Keep the safety engaged on your handgun until you’re ready to fire.
- Know your target and take its history into account at all times.
- All staff members at the five stands must wear hearing and eye protection.
- At the 5-Stand, handguns are not permitted.
- Failure to abide by any of the aforementioned regulations will result in instant dismissal from the 5-Stand.
- A range safety brief will be given to each Shooter.
Shooting Ranges | Pistol Pits
The gun pits are available for use anytime; reservations are not required. It is first come, first served, so get there early! The Pistol Pit is open for use throughout the typical operating hours of the establishment. Ensure you get there at least one hour before the shooting range closes to get a space on the range.
Shooting Ranges | 50-Yard Range
Anyone can use their ranges without reservation. There is only a first-come, first-served policy. The 50-yard field is only open on Saturday and Sunday. Please arrive by an hour before closing if you want to reserve a spot on the range.
A 10-bay, 50-yard pistol range with two additional lanes is now available at Drake Landing.
22-mm long rifle rim fire
Upland Hunting
Drake Landing provides a fantastic opportunity for bird hunting.a maximum of three guns are allowed for upland hunts with only two shooting at a time.. Dogs and guides at Drake Landing are expertly trained.
The top hunting preserve in North Carolina is Drake Landing, situated near Fuquay-Varina. Drake Landing provides a wide variety of risk-free outdoor and group shooting activities suitable for experienced and inexperienced shooters. They guarantee that your time at Drake Landing will be unforgettable, whether you want to take a leisurely two-mile hike through their gorgeous scenery on one of their two sports clay courses or improve your marksmanship with family and friends.
For more information, visit their Website or call them at (919) 552-9455