Delmarva Sport Clays

[Dr.Duct_Mossburg]

Went out to Delmarva sporting clays this weekend with a buddy to do some shooting. I had a real good time. Everyone was friendly, very laid back atmosphere and the folks that worked the place showed great hospitality. Probably the best range experience personnel wise i've ever had. HOWEVER, the flies were horrible. Is this a common problem? They were talking like it was but we were getting bitten by flies constantly and their must have been 4 to 5 around your head at a time. It was somewhat good to practice shooting in that kind of environment but I can't imagine going back if that is to be expected every time.

I was going to give it another shot and dress to the environment just in case but i'm hoping others here have some good insight on the situation.

 

[BradMacc82]

I've only been a few times, for the rifle range - I didn't have the flies to deal with, but that was thanks to a good breeze blowing in from the water.

 

[Dr.Duct_Mossburg]

I've only been a few times, for the rifle range - I didn't have the flies to deal with, but that was thanks to a good breeze blowing in from the water.

We have 5-7mph breeze but wind and shooting dont always make for fun as you know. I think its crazy to thinking they're always that bad and nothing is done about it.

 

[smdub]

Its outdoors. Near the water. There are bugs outside. Delmarva probably can't do much about it however you can wear DEET/bugspray.

 

[BlackBart]

Welcome to the Eastern Shore!

 

[Bikebreath]

Black flies in spring. That's life. I've been chased OUT of Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge near Cambridge. Try again later in the year.

 

[MostlyHarmless]

On the Eastern Shore? In May? Practically on the water?

I've never heard of that!

 

[Mack C-85]

Lets explain a couple of things about Dorchester County.

1. The horse flies fly in squadrons.

2. The mosquitos provide air cover to the horseflies and close ground support to....

3. The TICKS......all varieties of them.

Welcome to the swamps in the summer.

 

[mdram]

we keep flys on the shore to get rid of tourists

if you think its bad there, head down below

 

[jimbobborg]

The two times I've been there, I was not molested by flying insects nor creep crawlies. And usually I'm the first one they latch on to.

 

[BlackBart]

They have the road blocked off now to where the old bridge was. Swampy, THICK saw grass and a ZILLION flying insects. Chicken neckers need not apply stay where you're at and sip on your grey poupon.

 

[sxs]

Since I belong to a range, I've only been there a few times...mostly for sporting clays or to check rifle sight in during deer season (I hunt between Mardela Springs and Quantico). No bugs that time of the year.

 

[WheelHead]

The flying/biting insects are pretty bad a lot of the summer. Unless things dry out it's not going to get any better. Bunch of kids from our street playing in our yard this weekend and you would differently tell who was wearing deet and who was not. Poor kids looked like they had chicken pox...lol

 

[Capt Frank]

Great place and great people ! Don't wear shorts or tee shirt on the range and like somebody suggested. Ues some DEET.

 

[Turbohugh]

Went out to Delmarva sporting clays this weekend with a buddy to do some shooting. I had a real good time. Everyone was friendly, very laid back atmosphere and the folks that worked the place showed great hospitality. Probably the best range experience personnel wise i've ever had. HOWEVER, the flies were horrible. Is this a common problem? They were talking like it was but we were getting bitten by flies constantly and their must have been 4 to 5 around your head at a time. It was somewhat good to practice shooting in that kind of environment but I can't imagine going back if that is to be expected every time.

I was going to give it another shot and dress to the environment just in case but i'm hoping others here have some good insight on the situation.

Well, yes because #outside.#nature
Face it you're on the Eastern shore where the legendary black files life.
Definitely have to bring the deep woods off that hippie 'natural repellent' wont work. I use US-Army repellent with the deet in it.

But, ya Delmarva is awesome and the people there are so nice. Hope you got to shoot the .50 it's a blast

 

[Turbohugh]

Lets explain a couple of things about Dorchester County.

1. The horse flies fly in squadrons.

2. The mosquitos provide air cover to the horseflies and close ground support to....

3. The TICKS......all varieties of them.

Welcome to the swamps in the summer.

Yep! LOL

 

[Dr.Duct_Mossburg]

I think people are misunderstanding my post. Even the guy working the range said it was awful and wasn't normally like thaThe EVERYONE was complaining. I probably had 10 flies dropping in on me at any given time. Guess I'm just not the Billy bad ass many of you are. I'll be sure to stick to my sponge Bob pj's.

 

[teratos]

I was there today. There were quite a few biting flies there. Had a great time, though.

 

[Dr.Duct_Mossburg]

Yeah I had a great time. The range is good and the people there are a pleasure. Flies are just brutal.