Certifications:
- MVC&SS Pro Instructor
Teaching Since: 2025
Specialty: Sporting Clays, Helice, upland game and waterfowl
Great for: Beginner / Novice
Teaches: Sporting Clays, 5-Stand, Skeet, Helice, Upland
Availability: Wed. afternoons, Thurs-Fri, Sat. afternoon, Sunday
Rate: $75/hr
My own shotgun journey began as a boy shooting skeet with my father. I struggled at first with borrowed guns that were too big for me. That was overcome with perseverance and a determination to spend time with my dad. My 12th birthday arrived with a single-shot 20 gauge. The fit of that gun along with good instruction transformed me into a consistent skeet shot. Dad and I began dove hunting, and that was just the best thing! We progressed to quail, pheasants, and finally waterfowl. What I enjoyed most was the time spent with family and friends.
Today most of my shooting time is spent on sporting clays and ZZ birds (Helice), upland shooting in the fall, and jump shooting waterfowl.
I took the instructor course at MVC&SS to gain a deeper insight into my own target shooting inconsistencies. This led to understanding eye dominance issues, gun fitting options, and improving the connection between eyes, hands and the targets. Each of us has our own learning style and path to success. As an instructor I enjoy enabling your own path to shooting moving targets in a safe, friendly and fun environment here at Mid-Valley Clays and Shooting School.
Here’s what Terre’s students have to say…
— Terre was a great help for 2 complete beginners! He really took time to answer questions and worked to make sure we learned the basics and more. The range was nice and everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful.
Cabot D.
— I recently had the pleasure of visiting Mid-Valley Clays. It was my first time at the facility, and it had been over 15 years since I last handled a shotgun. To avoid re-teaching myself some bad habits, I decided to take a lesson beforehand. I connected with Terre Rogers, one of the club’s instructors, and we had a two-hour session together. Not only were his knowledge and demeanor wonderful, but he kept the instruction light and almost zen-like – simply put, chill!
I’m now looking forward to becoming a member and working with Terre and others in the future to build my skills. I’m also in the process of organizing a group of my friends to join me and introduce them to the facility.
Great people, wonderful facility – simple as that!
Jeff G.
— Needed another set of eyes to check my gun mount and give me an idea on missing crossers. Terre provided some good pointers and insight, and some valuable suggestions. He’s professional, patient, and communicates very well.
George M.
— The lesson with Terre was for my mom. She had a great time and couldn’t wait to do another lesson. 10/10 recommend.
John H.
— Terre Rogers was outstanding. I learned more about shooting and shooting equipment than I ever thought possible. I gained more than new knowledge, though. I now have more confidence in this sport and look forward to some awesome shooting days. Thank you, Terre!
Ron W.