2024 MDT HUNTER CHALLENGE
MDs: Dan Bertocchini and Brandon Bedart
Location: Arbuckle, California
Dates: April 5-7, 2024
Cost: $180 Skills, $290 Individual, $580 for teams
Range Location: Arbuckle, CA
Coordinates: 39.03477, -122.17583
The 2024 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.
Range Officers (ROs)
Dedicated ROs are a key component of quality events. Your Match Directors are currently seeking experienced ROs and as an appreciation for them volunteering their time over the 2-day event, ROs will be offered a complimentary Match Slot to compete in the same course, the day before. RO scores will be included in final rankings for points amongst the other hunters.
SEEKING ROs:
To help us reward and better secure quality ROs during the 2-day event, vetted individuals will be offered 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: HERE, Once it is open. 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 #MDTHunterChallenge #NRLHunter #EveryEthicalEdge.
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We’re looking forward to hosting you and helping you gain every ethical edge!
Match Fees
Skill Division – $180 (Individual)
Individual Hunter – $290
Team Hunters (2) – $580
There are no refunds. Transfers will be accepted upon MD approval and via email.
Schedule
FRIDAY, APRIL 5TH
RO SHOOT DAY
RO competitor safety briefing – 8am(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
Hunter Check-in/Weigh-in/Velocity/Zero. 3:00 – 6:30PM
100 yard zero board and targets out to distance provided
- (Side Stage(s) will be available)
SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH
- Hunter Safety Briefing – 7:00AM
- Intended time to begin hunting steel – 8:30AM
- Lunch & Snacks Provided
- Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary) 2:00 – 3:00PM
SUNDAY, APRIL 7TH
- Hunters on stages – 8:00 AM
- Intended time to begin hunting steel (remaining stages)
- Snacks & Drinks Provided
- Intended time of Day 2 completion (this will vary) 12:00 – 1:00PM
- Awards & Food Banquet will follow completion of the match 2:00 – 4:00PM
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:
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
There will be onsite camping and RV (no hookups) spots, please contact the MD for reservations.
*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!
