The Blue Ridge Big 5 will be held at Blue Ridge ranch along the Palouse River in Eastern Washington. The 3700-acre property has two main ranges and several seasonal ranges. The match will be held on one of the seasonal ranges, with a mix of wheat stubble fields, sage brush draws, and natural grass terrain.
We will be holding two side matches, Sage Rat 22 Shootout and Archery Poker beginning Friday afternoon and wrapping up on Saturday.
We will have water staged throughout the match and shooters are encouraged to keep hydrated. Late June can get very warm and there are no trees for shade. Sunscreen, sun shirt, hat and sunglasses are highly recommended.
Shooters can park and camp anywhere on range 1 but can only park and drive in designated area for the match.
SEEKING ROs:
IF you’re interested in ROing this event, please submit to the following RO Application: HERE. Anyone may apply, however, space is limited and not guaranteed.
To help us reward quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered a complimentary slot for an opportunity to complete all stages in 1-day timeframe (on the RO Shoot Day). This will be 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.
FRIDAY, [June 20]
– RO SHOOT DAY:
- 7:00AM – RO competitor safety briefing
- 7:30AM – ROs shoot for points amongst all hunters and are eligible for prizes (all stages)
- 4PM – Weigh-in/Velocity at Check-in Table immediately after completion
– HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY:
- Noon – 5PM – Check-in, Weigh-in, Velocity
- Noon – 5PM – Zero Rifle, Targets at distance
- 3PM – 7PM – Side Matches
SATURDAY, [June 21]
- 7:00AM – Hunter Safety Briefing
- 7:30AM – Hunters to Stages
- 8:00 AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8Stages)
- Lunch Provided
- 3PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)
- Completion of match – To be determined.
SUNDAY, [June 22]
- 7:00 AM – Hunters on stages
- 7:30 AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8 Stages)
- Water Provided (encouraged to bring your own snacks as well)
- 2:00PM – Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
- Awards begin immediately after match completion. Meal Provided.
- Location of Awards: To be determined.
