Rough Creek Hunter’s Revenge

A new opportunity to shoot a NRL Hunter match in Texas at the beautiful Rough Creek Lodge, Ranch and Resort. This is a resort your whole family will love. Add this match to your destination list.

About:
Rough Creek Lodge is More Than a Stay—It’s an Experience. With 9,000 acres of space, there’s endless room for adventure at Rough Creek Lodge. We’ve filled every corner with activities for everyone to enjoy. Zoom down our thrilling zip line, try your luck fishing, play video games, explore nature on a hike, or take a swing in our batting cage. Discover Texas’ largest maze, along with a swimming pool, playground, fitness center, basketball court, archery range, and so much more! Whether you choose a room in the lodge, a cozy cabin, or a private home, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to world-class adventures, exceptional dining, and top-tier amenities—all in one unforgettable destination.

As for the match itself, NRL Shooters will enjoy sending rounds across the Texas Hill Country terrain from elevated positions on cedar-covered hilltops, aiming into open fields and pastures. Weather dependent, we will start at first light and run 12 stages or as many as we can without getting exhausted or overheated, Day 2 will consist of the remaining 6 stages.
This is a great opportunity to experience the NRL Hunter format, especially for those looking to learn in a practical and engaging setting.

• 18 Stages total

• Focus: This is a TEAMS minded match---heavy encouragement to help us have the most Teams ever---you will see heavy sided REWARDS for Teams shooters.

• Practical shots, realistic and natural positions, real-world hunting scenarios. No BS, just field style shooting.

• Physical Requirements:* Light hiking on top of the Hill Course and be prepared to walk or catch a ride if your truck isn’t a 4×4.

• ATV/UTV Use: Allowed, encouraged.

• Location & Directions** In between Hico (20 minutes) and Glen Rose (15 minutes) (Near Chalk Mountain) From Hwy 220, go south on FM 199 for 2.5 miles. The gate entrance will be on your right**.

• IMPORTANT: DO NOT GET DIRECTIONS to Rough Creek Lodge.
  The shooting area is located approximately 10 minutes west of the lodge. Use the instructions and coordinates below to arrive at the correct location. 32:06:03.61 N 97:53:41.00 W Also noted on Google maps as Long Range Shooting Range.

• Lunch, water and awards provided.

RANGE OFFICERS:

*Since we are capped on shooting RO’s, if you’re interested in ROing this event and NOT shooting for score, we are looking for RO’s willing to proof the course of fire weeks ahead of time, you will get plenty of quality range time and practice. Please email NRLHunter.Revenge@gmail.com

PROMOTIONS: FREE young gun slot available with a paid adult match fee. Limited to 6 spots.

Please email prforce@nrlhunter.org and CC NRLhunter.Revenge@gmail.com with the Subject Line: “Rough Creek – 1 Young Gun Slot”, and in the description please provide the following:

1. The Order # of the paid adult slot,

2. Name of the Parent/Guardian responsible for the Young Gun,

3. The Name of the YoungGun.

OTHER NOTES:

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.

Skills entries will be limited to 18 spots (1 per Squad) on a first come first serve basis. While there are no Skills discounts you receive a free train-up class with shooting on Friday from 5-6:30 pm at the Zero Range where we cover the 3 types of stages, tips and tricks on what you should be doing during the match, finding, ranging and building stable positions, and maximizing points. Learn from 3 seasoned NRL shooters that will be helping us with demo's. This alone is worth the price of admission.

If you’d like to tag us on social media, we welcome you to use the hashtags  #NRLHunter, #NRLHunterTEAMS #TopTeam, #HuntersRevenge

NRL RULES:

All safety procedures will follow the official NRL Hunter Rules set for the 2026 season. It is the hunters' responsibility to know the NRL Hunter Rules and Regulations prior to a competition.

SQUADING:

Self squad: You are able to self squad within this page. Any competitor that has not chosen a squad by May 1, will be placed in a squad by the MD.

Individual competitors: We will allow 5 per squad.

Team competitors: We will allow 2 Team’s per squad.

Skills competitors: We will allow 1 Skill per squad.

Young Gun competitors: Will compete in the same squad as their parent or guardian.

This is to help the flow of the match and allow us to complete the course of fire in a more timely fashion.

MD reserves the right to adjust the squads as deemed necessary.

ALL CONTESTANTS RECEIVE ONE FREE ENTRY TO WIN A CUSTOM BUILT RIFLE: Additional chances to win can be purchased during the event for $20/ticket or 10 tickets for $100. All Proceeds go to fund RO's and other expenses.

• Rifle Details: 25 Creedmoor CRB barrel, Stuteville chamber fit to Impact Action 737 and XLR Magnesium 4.0mg folder Stock. Beal Rifle Company Custom cerakote
  

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY JUNE 5th

7:00AM – 3PM- RO Shoot
4:00PM – 7:30PM- Zero Range opens, Weigh-in, Power Factor, Side match to benefit RO’s at Zero Range,

5:30PM - 7pm--Skills Shooters train-up

SATURDAY JUNE 6th

6:30AM: Safety Brief-on the Hill

7:00AM – GO HOT– Lunch provided on the go
Stragglers Weigh-in, Power Factor (during or after Day 1)

3:00PM – End of Day 1 shoot-
Near the range social- Loco Coyote 4:00PM – 7:00PM, Live Music, Cold Beer, Great food outdoor and indoor seating.

SUNDAY JUNE 7th

• 7:00AM –  GO HOT
• 7:00AM-2:00PM – shoot day 2
• 2:00PM-3:30PM Lunch and awards

AIRPORT: DFW Airport

LODGING: Rough Creek has a beautiful Lodge and houses for rent- ask for discounted NRL Rate on Lodge.

One note there is a big wedding that weekend at the Resort so availability is limited.

Glen Rose is your closest bet for traditional motels. Stephenville is 25 miles away and Hico is 15 miles aways and has some AirB&B's and boutique hotels.

CAMPING: Not on the Ranch, Glen Rose has a nice State park 15 miles away.