2024 Sooner State Safari

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2024 SOONER STATE SAFARI Presented by: BEST OF THE WEST OUTFITTERS & HORN EQUIPMENT CO.

MD: Jim See

Range Manager: Bruce Lindsay

Location: Bartlesville Oklahoma

Dates: March 8-10, 2024

Cost: $150 Skills, $250 Individual, $500 Teams, Young Gun $200

Range Location: 10 miles west of Bartlesville Oklahoma, 

Coordinates to Gate: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sFaggPABQMRDk6jSA?g st=1

Shooter check in location/camping site: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CzKqPkVGurtFG3xDA?g_st=i

Welcome to the 2024 Sooner State Safari. As always I will produce a fun and enjoyable event for everyone. Safety rules will follow the NRL rules as published for 2024 with the addition of chamber flags being used, and chamber flags may be removed moments before your time is started at the direction of the Range Officer on that stage.

This match will be new shooter friendly, distances, target sizes and stage design will produce a match with lots of hits for everyone, with a very small number of challenging targets to separate the top competitors. We will focus on a fun, low stress event for everyone. Any stage that requires the use of a tripod will have a BOG Deathgrip available for use, so if you are new, and don’t own one, you have gear available. https://www.boghunt.com/deathgrip/

The Oklahoma game animals are very diverse across the entire state; Black bear, whitetail deer, wild pigs, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, turkey, elk, antelope, and mule deer. 

These hunting simulated stages will be created on a new range of rolling hills, with mixed vegetation, from creek bottoms, to wooded draws to open valleys. Many targets will be life sized steel animals, some with vital plates located appropriately. The average target distance will be 350 yards, but expect anywhere from approximately 150-800 yards.

Expect to be fed all 3 days of this event. (see itinerary)

The weather in March is generally nice with temperatures in the 40’s-60’s. As always come prepared for whatever nature provides.

There are no refunds, Transfers will be accepted via email only. The slot owner must email me the new shooter’s name and email address, no later than 14 days prior to the match, no transfers will be accepted after the 14-day window.

PROMOTION:

A Wyoming guided elk hunt will be raffled off to any full price entrants in factory, open heavy, open light, and team, each shooter registered in those divisions will receive a ticket for the drawing. You need not be present to win, those who paid and are unable to attend the match are still eligible, unless their entry was transferred to another prior to the 2 week transfer deadline. No cash value, from title sponsor; Best of the West Outfitters. https://bestofthewestoutfitters.com/hunting/elk-hunting/

One complimentary Young Gun Slot will be awarded to a paid adult who is accompanying that youth during the match. Limit 2 on a first come first register basis.

SEEKING ROs:

We are seeking experienced NRL Hunter RO’s.

If you have not shot a 2 day NRL hunter DO NOT apply.

If you have not acted as a spotter in a National 2 day event either NRL or PRS, DO Not Apply.

If you do not have a firm grasp of the NRL Hunter rules, DO NOT apply.

If you can not work a stage alone Do Not Apply.

RO application: https://bit.ly/sooner-state_2024roapp.

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Match Fees

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

Individual Hunter – $250

Team Hunters (2) – $500

Young Guns – $200

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, no later than 14 days prior to the event, and wait for approval. No transfers will be accepted after the 14-day window.

Schedule

FRIDAY, MARCH 8TH

  • 7:00AM RO hunter safety briefing
  • 7:30AM – ROs shoot for points & prizes amongst all hunters and are eligible for prizes (all stages)
  • 4:00PM – Weigh-in/velocity at check-in table immediately after completion

       HUNTER CHECK-IN

  • 2:00PM – 6:00PM – Check-in, weigh-in, and velocity check
  • 2:00PM – 6:00PM – 100 yard zero rifle available if needed
  • 6:00PM – Mandatory Shooter Meeting
  • 6:00PM – Dinner and drinks provided by Horn Equipment

SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH

  • 8:00AM – Hunters to assigned stages
  • 8:30AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (10 stages)
  • Lunch Provided 
  • 3:00PM – Intended time of Day 1 completion (this will vary)
  • 7:00PM – 9:00PM – informal gathering at Cooper and Mill Brewing Co. 200 S. Dewey Ave. Bartlesville, OK

SUNDAY, MARCH 10TH

  • 7:30AM – Hunter Arrival and go straight to Stage
  • 8:00AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8 stages)
  • 1:00PM – 2:00PM – estimated completion of match
  • 2:00PM – 3:00PM – estimated awards and buffet line.
  • Awards Location: Cooper Mill and Brewing Co. 200 S. Dewey Ave. Bartlesville, OK.
  • 6:00PM – event completed
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HUNTING SIMULATION BY MATCH DIRECTOR

TARGET ACQUISITION

PHYSICAL

OVERALL

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 colder temps in the morning.

Food

Travel

AIRPORT:

Tulsa, OK is the best recommended airport.

LODGING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!