Best of the West Hunter

Welcome to the 2026 Best of the West Hunter

We’re excited to host another fun and memorable event for hunters and marksmen alike! This year’s match is designed for enjoyment, skill-building, and friendly competition.

Safety & Rules

All safety procedures will follow the official NRL Hunter Rules for the 2026 season, with one important addition:

Chamber flags must be used at all times and may only be removed at the direction of the Range Officer, moments before your shooting time begins.

Match Design

This event is skills-shooter friendly. Expect:

Manageable distances and realistic target sizes

Stages designed for plenty of hits and low stress

A few challenging targets to separate top competitors

You’ll encounter life-sized AR500 steel animal targets, including wolf, bighorn sheep, moose, black bear, whitetail deer, feral pig, coyote, mountain lion, bobcat, turkey, elk, antelope, mule deer, otter, raccoon, armadillo, squirrel, crow, prairie dog, and jackrabbit — each placed in realistic hunting environments.

Average target distance: 400 yards (ranging approximately from 200 to 900 yards)
Terrain: Rolling, rocky tall-grass hills, wooded draws, open valleys, and creek bottoms

Weather

The event takes place in March, when temperatures typically range from the 40s to 60s. As always, come prepared for anything Mother Nature might bring.

Refund Policy

No refunds will be available. If you can’t attend and need to sell your slot, please let us know so we can coordinate the adjustment.

Range Officers (ROs)

We’re grateful for our Range Officers and want to reward their efforts. Qualified individuals will receive a complimentary match slot and the chance to:

Complete all stages in a 1-day timeframe (RO Shoot Day)
Earn points and prize eligibility just like regular competitors
The RO shoot will take place on Competitor Check-in Day.

If you’d like to volunteer:
👉 Submit your RO Application to the link above. (space is limited). Those not selected will still have the option to purchase a competitor slot.

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SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MARCH 6TH

RO SHOOT DAY

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

HUNTER CHECK-IN DAY

• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Check-in, weigh-in, and velocity check
• 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – 100-yard zero and truing range available if needed
• 6:00 PM – Mandatory Shooter Meeting
• 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Informal gathering at Cooper and Mill Brewing Co., 200 S. Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, OK

SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 8TH

• 7:30 AM – Hunter arrival; proceed directly to assigned stage
• 8:00 AM – Intended time to begin hunting steel (8 stages)
• 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Estimated completion of match
• 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Estimated awards and buffet line
• Awards Location: Cooper and Mill Brewing Co., 200 S. Dewey Ave., Bartlesville, OK
• 6:00 PM – Event completed