2023 MDT Hunter Challenge

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2023 MDT HUNTER CHALLENGE

MDs: Jake Vibbert and Dan Bertocchini

Location: Arbuckle, California

Dates: February 24-26, 2023

Cost: $150 Skills, $300 Individual, $600 for teams

Range Location: 161 Wyer Rd, Arbuckle, CA 95912

Welcome to the 2023 NRL Hunter Season. The 2023 MDT Hunter Challenge will take place in the foothills of Northern California outside of Arbuckle on the famous 360 Ranch. This 10,000 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 as well as some pig hunts, 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.

There are no refunds. Transfers will be accepted upon MD approval and via email. The slot owner must email [email protected] the new hunter’s name and email address, and wait for approval.

SEEKING ROs:

IF you’re interested in ROing this event, please submit to the following RO Application: https://bit.ly/MDT-Hunter-Challenge_2023ROApplication. 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.

Social

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

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

Match Fees

Skill Division (formerly Basic) – $150 (Individual)

Individual Hunter – $300

Team Hunters (2) – $600

There are no refunds. Transfers will be accepted upon MD approval and via email. The slot owner must email [email protected] the new hunter’s name and email address, and wait for approval

Schedule

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH 
     RO SHOOT DAY

  • RO competitor safety briefing
  • 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

  • Hunter Check-in/Weigh-in/Velocity/Zero.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH

  • Hunter Safety Briefing
  • Intended time to begin hunting steel
  • Lunch & Snacks Provided
  • Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH 

  • Hunters on stages
  • Intended time to begin hunting steel (remaining stages)
  • Snacks & Drinks Provided
  • Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary)
  • Awards & Food Banquet will follow completion of the match
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TARGET ACQUISITION (identity type / amongst terrain)
PHYSICAL (walking/hiking/distance)
OVERALL CHALLENGE (difficulty level)

Weather

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.

Food

Multiple places in Williams and Colusa, CA.

 

Travel

AIRPORT:

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

LODGING:

ARBUCKLE, CA

There will be on-site camping and RV (no hookups) spots available

WILLIAMS, CA

Granzella’s Inn

391 6th St., Williams, CA 95987

Traveler’s Inn

215 7th St., Williams, CA 95987

Ramada by Wyndam Williams

374 Ruggieri Way, Williams, CA 95987

COLUSA, CA

Colusa Riverside Inn

41 5th St, Colusa, CA 95932

 

 

Rifle Supplies

*All information provided as a service, we strongly advise that all potential competitors do their own travel planning and research to find what works best for them individually!