4 SPACES REMAINING.

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Dates: First Time Student (Feb 14^th-22^nd)  0-600 Alumni (Feb 16^th– 22^nd) 

Where: Big Timber, Montana

Class is $3995, this is only a 50% deposit to hold your spot.

Please Note! If you have previously participated in a Shoot2Hunt University 0-600 course, you do not need to arrive on the 14th for extra preparation.  You will need to arrive on Sunday, February 16th. If this will be your FIRST Shoot2Hunt University Course you will be required to arrive on February 14th for additional training prior to the Winter course.

Physical Details –

You should be MODERATELY FIT to take this course. There will be hikes with heavy packs through snow upwards of one mile in length. Do NOT participate if you are out of shape or have doubts about your capacity to take on this challenge.

Rifle Details – 

Please let us know if you need to rent a rifle or will be bringing your own. If you are bringing your own rifle, it must be chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor or smaller. Your rifle must also be suppressed OR have a threaded muzzle barrel of accepting a 1/2-28 or 5/8-24 threaded suppressor. Some of the shooting days will have to be with suppressors. You will need 500 rounds of ammunition if you are an alumni attendee, and 1000 rounds of ammunition if you are a first time student who needs to come to the initial two day shooting section. Ammunition MUST be secured prior to the course.

Rifle Rental – Rifles and suppressors are available for rent! A rifle will cost $50 per day, and a suppressor will cost $25 per day.

Rifle details are due 60 days prior to the course!

Course Objective:
This course is designed to equip you with the skills to locate, hunt, and recover game in winter conditions. Please note, this is not a mountain rescue course. This isn’t our traditional 0-600 curriculum either; it’s a hybrid that combines our original class with skills for thriving in winter conditions.

Course Components:

Shooting and Rifle Fundamentals:

• Mastering shooting techniques and rifle handling specific to extreme cold and snowy environments

Winter Equipment and Clothing:

• Selecting and using gear and clothing to ensure safety and comfort in winter conditions.

Movement in Snow:

• Techniques for navigating deep snow, including cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
• Equipment selection and setup for skiing/snowshoeing with heavy packs.

Managing Technical Devices in Cold:

• Understanding the limitations and shortfalls of electronic devices in extreme cold and strategies for effective use.

Snow Safety and Basic Climbing:

• Essential snow safety practices and basic climbing techniques.
• Traversing moderate slopes.

Recovery and Safety Equipment:

• Focus on safe recovery of game, including necessary equipment and techniques.

Ascent, Descent, and Traverse:

• Techniques for navigating various angles and terrains.

Hunting Scenarios:

• Practical exercises involving simulated animal recovery.

Overnight Survival:

• Experience at least one overnight stay in tents or tipis to practice winter camping skills.

Daily Schedule:

• Breakfast: At the lodge.
• Training: Ski/snowshoe to range or training area, followed by a full day of training.
• Lunch: In the field.
• Return: Ski/snowshoe back to the lodge for dinner.

Discussion Topics:

1. Winter Safety: Best practices for staying safe in winter conditions.
2. Snow Recovery: Techniques for effective game recovery in snowy environments.
3. Slope Traversal: Strategies for traversing minor slopes.
4. When to “Say No to Snow”: Recognizing when conditions are too severe.
5. Electronics Backups: Alternatives for when electronic devices fail.

Course Layout:

1. Shooting Fundamentals: Basic and advanced shooting techniques for winter conditions.
2. Snow Movement Fundamentals: Mastering movement techniques in snowy terrain.
3. Integrated Skills: Combining movement and shooting skills effectively.
4. Field Application: Successfully hunting and recovering game in a winter environment.

This course will provide a comprehensive skill set for hunting in winter, ensuring that participants are well-prepared for the challenges of cold-weather hunting and recovery.

Travel details –

You should plan to arrive the day before the course starts. If you are starting on the 14th, you should plan to arrive on the 13th, and if you are planning to start on the 16th, you should arrive the 15th. You are welcome and encouraged to stay the final night of the course at the lodge, but it is up to you whether you leave the 22nd or 23rd.