Certifications:
- MVC&SS Pro Instructor
- Coordinated Shooting Method Instructor
Teaching Since: 2014
Specialty: Sporting Clays & Wingshooting
Great for: Beginner / Novice / Intermediate / Advanced
Teaches: Sporting Clays, FITASC, 5-Stand, Trap, Skeet, Upland & Waterfowl
Availability: Wednesday – Sunday
Rate: $100/hr
My passion for the shotgun sports began in my early teens, spending countless days in the fields and marshes, observing, and pursuing the abundance of waterfowl and upland game. My love of the outdoors and shotgun shooting played a major role in choosing a career as a Conservation Officer (Game Warden).
For over 40 years I have been active in shotgun shooting activities. Eventually reaching my goal as a Master Class shooter in National Sporting Clays Association. My enthusiasm for the shotgun sports shows in my experience, desire and efforts to have shooters of all abilities attain their personal shooting goals in a Safe, Positive and Enjoyable Learning Environment.
Thank You for the Opportunity to Guide and Assist You on Your Shooting Journey.
Here’s what Craig’s students have to say…
Craig Miya was great. Quickly learned what my skill level was, and adapted the lesson to what I needed the most. He made the process easy to understand. I now have a much better understanding of why I miss, and what the process is to fix that.
I have had the opportunity to take many lessons/schools in a variety of activities. Craig is one of the best teachers I have had the pleasure of taking a lesson from. Can’t wait till I am back up this way for another lesson.
Phil L
I had an excellent lesson with Craig. Currently, my biggest issue is consistency. Craig helped me work on fundamentals and provided me with some “simple” tools to help me develop better consistency. I had an opportunity to put them into practice the next day. I think I definitely shot better. When I didn’t, it was because I’d not applied my “tools” correctly. This is going to take awhile, but he certainly put me on the right track. Thanks, Craig.
Sandy Hug
Had my first sporting clays lesson with Craig Miya today and it was awesome! Craig is an excellent instructor. Coming from a Bunker Trap and Skeet background he was able to teach me the other methods that I really wanted to learn pull away and swing through and when to apply them. I have been a sustained lead shooter in sporting clays mainly due to my skeet background until now. By the end of the 2 hour lesson I was applying all the methods with control and confidence. True pairs with first target being taken with swing through and second target with pull away or what ever the pairs called for. It was a great session with Craig and can’t wait to get out and apply what I learned today. The staff and facility is second to none definitely the best in the northwest. PS. If you book a 2hr lesson prepare to get a lot of trigger time and see a lot of great target presentations. Thank you Dave, Vandy and Craig for a great day.
Brandy K
Had a buddy lesson today with Craig. It was my brother and I. Craig worked great with us at two different skill levels and type of shooters. My brother shot better after about an hour with Craig than he has over the last 50years. Great rifle shots can learn how to point a shotgun.
Rick
I have a little bit of experience with skeet, but to try something new, I took a sporting clays lesson here with Craig. After making sure I was sound in my gun safety he watched me shoot and helped me learn basic techniques for hitting several different types of targets. Craig is patient and enthusiastic about the sport. I’d highly recommend lessons with Craig at this facility.
Gabe
I am a long-time student of Craig’s, and I can affirm for you that he can improve your shooting from whatever level of shooter you are now. He listens, watches, and then gives you advice that can really make a difference in your shooting. Try one lesson with him, and see for yourself. I have taken shooting lessons from a variety of good instructors. Craig has been consistently the best of them.
Roy E
Craig Miya is awesome. First shooting lesson I have ever taken and it way exceeded my expectations. Craig is very personable and helpful. The shooting instruction was top notch and the extra time spent very appreciated The best compliment I can give is I will be going back and will work with Craig again. Well worth the time. Thank you for a great experience.
Scott B
My son Devin just finished his first lesson with Craig, and it was outstanding! Craig did a great job in covering all of the basics before we left the office, and once we got out in the shooting area, everything fell into place. Needless to say, we will come back to MVC and take more advanced lessons from Craig.
Paul and Devin
Craig has great insights and can boil his advise down to a few simple things you can do to improve. He’s helped me improve my scores and enjoyment of the sport tremendously.
Mike D
Craig is a great teacher! My first time shooting a shotgun, and I learned that I shoot left-handed (I am a righty in everything else). So I got to try out a left-handed gun, and Craig had me breaking clays right away! I will be back next week to try out another gun and get some more instruction.
Matt L
My 2nd lesson with Craig Miya today within the past month. During my 1st lesson, Craig listened to me first, then observed my shooting style, and helped me strengthen that technique. During today’s 2nd lesson, he honed in on preshot routine. Both sessions have boosted my self confidence as a shooter and begun my recovery from a slump. He’s insightful, supportive, and a skillful instructor. I Highly recommend him for anyone regardless of experience or skill level.
Doug K