
In the BEAUTIFUL, mountains outside of Ft, Collins, CO we will be picking up the shooting season in full stride going after the extreme animals of the world. The match will be more of a canyon and draw hunting experience showcasing Colorado’s elk, mule deer and antelope habitat.
With an estimated 22 hunting simulated stages, the round count will be 88-176, depending on first round impacts vs second round impacts, but bring extra for getting velocity/PF for your tiebreaker, and zero’ing your rifle. The average target distance will 400 yards, but expect anywhere from approximately 200-900 yards. The hardest part will be dealing with the wind and finding the targets in the hilly terrain hunting scenarios. All shooting stations will be along a mild uphill path. Targets will be wide, to be friendly with wind, but very short to penalize bad ranging. This match will be a fun match with lots of shooting; The match will alternate every stage 1-2-4 target.
Friday there will be an NRL HUNTER RIMFIRE EXPERIENCE, if you so wish to participate. The rimfire hunter match will be from 8am-12pm (before sight-in of the highpower hunting rifles) so, bring your rimfire and get some trigger time in. There will be 6 stages for $50 entry fee.
Please be respectful of the property.
We will carpool up the hill to the shooting area. If possible, one vehicle per stage would be ideal.
Weather can range from -20* up to 75* and windy to no wind. Please come prepared.
RANGE OFFICERS
To help us reward and better secure quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered a complimentary match slot for the opportunity to complete all stages in 1-day timeframe (on the RO Shoot Day), for points amongst the other hunters and for prize eligibility. The opportunity at this is set to take place on the competitor Check-in Day.
*At this time the Match Directors have a full staff of RO’s
Social
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FRIDAY, MAY 8th
RO SHOOT DAY:
6:30 AM – RO competitor safety brief (mandatory)
7:00 AM – ROs compete for points and are eligible for prize table
– Lunch will be provided for RO’s
4:00PM – Weigh-in/Velocity at Check-in Table immediately after completion
HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY:
8:00AM – 5:00PM – RIMFIRE SIDE MATCH
1:00 – 5:00PM – Hunter check in, Check zero, get power factor, confirm data
1:00 – 5:00PM – Vendor Day
2:00PM – Complimentary Train-up/Medical Class
5:00PM – SHOOTERS MEETING
SATURDAY, MAY 9th
6:30AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
7:00AM – Hunters to Stages
7:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (12 Stages)
Lunch Provided
3:00PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)
5:00PM – Community Gathering at TBA
SUNDAY, MAY 10th
6:45AM – Hunters on stages
7:00AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8 Stages)
Snacks Provided (encouraged to bring your own snacks as well)
1:00PM – Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
Awards begin immediately after match completion. Meal Provided.
Location of Awards: ON SITE
TRAVEL
AIRPORT
Denver International Airport
LODGING
Ft Collins is very close..
CAMPING
Local KOA
Start Date
Friday, May 8, 2026
End Date
Sunday, May 10, 2026
40.64730 N, 105.19954 W
Skills
$200
Teams
$600
Individual
$300
Member Registration Opens
Monday, February 9, 2026
General Registration Opens
Wednesday, February 11, 2026