Sports Brief: Pheasant competition set for March 23-24

Pheasant competition set for March 23-24

The 20th annual Northern California Pheasant Championship will be conducted March 23-24 at Clear Creek Sports Club at Rolling Hills Casino in Corning.

Teams consisting of two hunters and one dog will attempt to bag up to six birds within a 30-minute time period, using as few shells as possible. The event will be split into two divisions — flushing dogs (Saturday) and pointing dogs (Sunday).

The entry fee is $160 per team and each division is limited to 20 teams. Payout (based on a full field) will be $500 for first place, $300 for second and $200 for third.

For register or obtain more information, call Brad Henman at 520-9464.