Sporting Clays & Archery

Basic Sporting Clays Lesson

Enjoy a lesson with an expert instructor on our estate and learn proper gun mount, stance, target engagement, and other fundamental skills.

Advance reservations required

Minimum age: 12 years

To participate in this activity, guest must have a daytime ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s splendid overnight properties.

Advanced Sporting Clays Lesson

Take your skills to the next level as you learn techniques that will increase your scores and consistency.

Advance reservations required

Limited capacity: 4 guests per lesson

Minimum age: 12 years

To participate in this activity, you must have an estate admission ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s overnight properties.

Clay Shooting (Trapper Program)

Test your shotgun skills on our 5-Stand or Sporting Clays course for experienced clay shooters. Clay targets are thrown from strategically placed traps in various combinations while you shoot from our 5-Stand range or our Sporting Clays course. Includes 50 shells, a high-quality Orvis shotgun, and other equipment.

For experienced clay shooters only. Instruction is not included.

Minimum age: 12 years

To participate in this activity, you must have an estate admission ticket, a Biltmore Annual Pass, or a stay at one of the estate’s overnight properties.

Biltmore Sporting Clays Club

Join this private club inspired by the Biltmore tradition of enjoying sporting activities in a pristine setting. Members receive exclusive access to our Clubhouse, a variety of shooting venues (sporting clays, trap, skeet, 5-stand) and special members-only events and competitions, as well as discounts on shooting lessons and equipment rentals. A variety of memberships are available, including Individual, Family, and Corporate.

Note: Membership does not include access to Biltmore House & Gardens or Antler Hill Village & Winery.