2025 MDT HUNTER CHALLENGE

APR 4 – 6, 2025

MATCH DIRECTORS – Dan Bertocchini & Brandon Bedart

ADDRESS – 39.03477, -122.17583

MATCH DESCRIPTION

The 2025 MDT Hunter Challenge will take place in the foothills of Northern California in Arbuckle on Freedom Ranch. This 2,000 Acre Ranch hosts some of the best wild boar and blacktail hunting available in California and we’ll be shooting the match throughout the natural terrain and steep canyons of the ranch.

We will be offering a precision rifle hunting course, slots will be limited. Lunch and Snacks will be provided on Saturday and we will be having an early awards and food banquet on Sunday with snacks and drinks provided during the day.

The weather can vary a bit this time of the year so be prepared for light rain or blue skies with colder temps in the morning.

With an estimated 18 hunting simulated stages, the round count will be 72-144, 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 555 yards, but expect anywhere from approximately 200-950 yards.

No refunds will be available but if you need to sell your slot just keep us in the loop and we can adjust as needed.

For this match we intend to use the Impact Scoring System.

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.

*If you’re interested in ROing this event, please submit to the following RO Application: COMING SOON. Anyone may apply, however, space is limited and not guaranteed. Those who volunteer to RO but are not selected will have the option to purchase a slot.

Social

If you’d like to tag us on social media, we welcome you to use the hashtags #NRLH #NRLHunter #EveryEthicalEdge.

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We’re looking forward to hosting you and helping you gain every ethical edge

FRIDAY, APR 4th

RO SHOOT DAY

8:00AM – RO competitor safety briefing – (Zero check 7am-8am)
RO Shoot Day (all 18 stages for points & prizes amongst all hunters)
Lunch provided for ROs who are shooting
RO Weigh-in/Velocity at check-in table immediately after completion

HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY

3:00 – 6:30PM – Hunter Check-in/Weigh-in/Velocity/Zero.
100 yard zero board and targets out to distance provided
(Side Stage(s) will be available)

SATURDAY, APR 5th

7:00AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
8:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel
Lunch & Snacks Provided
2:00 – 3:00PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)

SUNDAY, MARCH 6th

8:00 AM – Hunters on stages intended time to begin hunting steel (remaining stages)
Snacks & Drinks Provided
12:00 – 1:00PM Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
2:00 – 4:00PM – Awards & Food Banquet will follow completion of the match at the Arbuckle Golf Course

REGISTRATION OPENS

JAN 6 – 8

ALL SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS

HUNTING SIMULATION BY MATCH DIRECTOR

TARGET ACQUISITION – 3

PHYSICAL – 4

OVERALL – 4

WEATHER

TRAVEL

AIRPORT

Sacramento is the closest and best option. Followed by SFO and Oakland but may be difficult getting in and out of.

LODGING

COLUSA, CA

Colusa Riverside Inn

41 5th St, Colusa, CA 95932

There will be onsite camping and RV (no hookups) spots, please contact the MD for reservations.