
-OUR TEAM-

OWNER / GUIDE
Loren "Fitz" Fitzgerald
Fitz has called Potter County home for the last 50 years. He spent 20+ years in the USAF before coming back to his hometown. He's found his passion running GCW and giving clients awesome hunts with his Vizslas.

GUIDE
Jim Distel
A lifetime hunter and a career as an executive chef, Jim has been guiding for 20+ years. For him, there is nothing more rewarding than guiding and watching someone harvest their first bird.

GUIDES
Taylor & Alex Hand
Taylor and Alex are part time guides at God's Country Wingshooting. Make no mistake though, guiding great hunts with outstanding memories is a full time job for this couple.

GUIDE / Social Media
John Fitzgerald
A veteran from the USAF, John returned home to help his father guide hunts and manage GCW’s online presence. He loves both upland and predator hunting.

GUIDE
Eric Potter
Eric is a native of the Potter County area and a part time guide at God’s Country Wingshooting. WIth years of experience guiding and hunting himself, he is sure to give you the hunt you've been waiting for.

GUIDE
Bethany Ford
A longtime birdhunter and part of Huntin' Dix, Bethany is a part-time guide at GCW. She leads great hunts and in her offtime, loves horseback, shed hunting, and archery.
-OUR DOGS-

Rocco
Rocco is a young Llewelyn Setter from the original bloodline that joined our team in 2024. He's top tier at guiding hunts.


Ladybird Johnson & Annabelle
Ladybird is a Vizsla who hails from Mira Vizslas in Wisconsin. She is a protege at hunting birds and has the sweetest temperament. AnnaBelle is from Onancock, VA. She joined our team officially in 2020.

Josie
Josie is a five-year old Vizsla who started training in South Dakota. She joined the team in 2021 and started guiding in April 2022.

Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a nationally trained and traveled star. She joined our team in the 24-25 season and has become an anchor on the upland grounds.

Colt
Colt is a GSP that is just as deadly as his name. He is the main dog of Taylor and Alex, and is another workhorse of our preserve.