April 11 – 13, 2025
MATCH DIRECTORS – Collin Fossen & Andrew Wells
ADDRESS – Logan Ranch Campground MP 424.5, HWY 287 Tie Siding, WY 82084
COST – INDIVIDUAL $250 / TEAM $500 / SKILLS $150 – YOUNG GUNS FREE with paid adult or team
MATCH DESCRIPTION
This event is designed to mimic the pressure of a Hunt. Our goal with this event is to provide a safe match experience to all of the hunters. With Collin’s background in field match operations and competition, we want to make this a challenging find-range-engage match which will test all the hunters to their personal marksmanship limits. We aim to have the top hunters finish with roughly a 90% hit rate for the weekend. Targets will be challenging to find, track, and make appropriate wind and range calls on. Targets will be 1-4 minutes in size at their respective ranges, with a maximum distance of 1000 yards. Each stage will test the competitor’s ability to do one or more of the following: ● Locating ● Ranging ● Wind Reading ● Target Size Estimation ● Non-prone positional shooting ● Movement between firing positions ● Tracking the appropriate target Collin believes in testing everyone’s ability as ‘Well Rounded Riflemen” so expect some skills you may not normally work on. Additionally, this year, we will be doing a special prize for the top shooter using rules for “Backpack Hunter” with a total gear weight limit of 27.0 lbs. Sign up for Open Light rifle and we will tag your equipment at check-in. More info to come as the outline for 2026 rules are announced. Wyoming is a hunting and firearms friendly state, and this event will be open to spectators. Spectators will be asked to sign a waiver but then may participate in demo stages testing equipment in a field scenario by manufacturers including: Gunwerks, Thunder Beast Arms Suppressors, Maven Optics, and many others. We are excited to have the host range cater dinner on Sunday. Laramie has a commercial airport; however, it may be easier to fly into Denver and drive the 2 hours to Laramie which has all the amenities you may expect from a small city. Collin has a background hunting in Wyoming and competing in various field-style shooting events around the country so this is sure to be an event you will not want to miss. PROMOTION: Young Gun Slot free with paid individual or team slot. |
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.
RANGE OFFICERS
Please reach out to Collin Fossen if you would like to be a Range Officer for this match.
Social
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We’re looking forward to hosting you and helping you gain every ethical edge
FRIDAY, April 11th
- RO SHOOT DAY:
- 6:30AM – RO competitor safety briefing
- 7:00AM – ROs shoot for points amongst all hunters and are eligible for prizes (all stages)
- Lunch Provided for ROs who are shooting
- 4PM – Weigh-in/Velocity at Check-in Table immediately after completion
- HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY:
- 12PM – 5PM – Check-in, Weigh-in, Velocity
- 12PM – 5PM – Zero Rifle, Targets at distance
- 12PM – 5PM – Vendor Day
SATURDAY, April 12th
- 6:30AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
- 7:00AM – Hunters to Stages
- 7:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (12 Stages)
- Lunch Provided
- 3PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion
- Upon Completion of shooting, Bonfire at parking lot.
SUNDAY, April 13th
- 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
- Awards begin immediately after match completion. Catered Hot Meal Provided.
- Location of Awards: On-site in tent.
REGISTRATION OPENS JAN 13 – 15, 2025
ALL SALES ARE FINAL – NO REFUNDS
HUNTING SIMULATION BY MATCH DIRECTOR
TARGET ACQUISITION – 5
PHYSICAL – 3
OVERALL – 4
Be prepared for some light hiking and muddy terrain if there is rain.
WEATHER
TRAVEL
AIRPORT
Denver International is a 2-hour drive.
LODGING
Laramie has ample hotels and Air BNB for rent.
Camping is available on site. Camping has no utility hook ups or power but is offered free of charge for competitors