ARE YOU REALLY READY FOR THE ELK WOODS?

Don't wait until you are in the field to find out that you aren't ready for the hunt... A lot of hunters think they are ready for the hunt but get out there and realize that they are out of shape, can't call in elk, or their gear fails them mid-season... Don't be that guy with a downed elk in the backcountry that can't get the meat out because he wasn't realistic with his hunt plan.

Test your preseason training in a competition style event. Competing against others can add a different element to your training, & help you learn to deal with some of that "Buck Fever".

Event Activities

The Pack Out Challenge
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The Pack out challenge is a simulated "Pack Out" of a bull elk. We use sand bags to replicate the size & weight of the average Bull Elk. You are required to haul all 4 quarters, the head, the tenderloins and backstrap. This challenge is timed, best time of the event wins! Solo & Team competitions offered.

Elk calling contest

Replicate the sounds that elk make during the rut. Contestants will be asked to make cow, calf & bull sounds followed by a 45 second free style.

ADULT & YOUTH divisions available.

3D Archery Tournament

3D archery tournament with a twist. All targets have an attached challenge shot. We place challenges on each shot to replicate situations that hunters may encounter while hunting.

(Example: Run to the target and back to the pin before shooting).

Sprint Challenge

Timed sprint and weighted drag, 3 arrows will add and/or subtract time.

12 ring subtracts 3 seconds

10 ring subtracts 2 seconds

8 adds 2 seconds

5 adds 3 seconds

0 adds 5 seconds

Example: 3:00 minute sprint with a archery sequence of 10/8/0 will equal a score of 3:05

Scoring for the Ultimate Champion

Elk calling

1st Place: 200 Points

2nd Place: 190 Points

3rd Place: 180 Points

Pack Out Challenge

1st Place: 200 Points

2nd Place: 190 points

3rd Place: 180 Points

Archery

Best Score of the weekend

(NEW) Sprint Challenge

Timed sprint and weighted drag, 3 arrows will add and/or subtract time.

12 ring subtracts 3 seconds

10 ring subtracts 2 seconds

8 adds 2 seconds

5 adds 3 seconds

0 adds 5 seconds

Example: 3:00 minute sprint with a archery sequence of 10/8/0 will equal a score of 3:05

1st Place: 100 Points

2nd Place: 90 Points

3rd Place: 80 Points

At the end of the Western Hunt Fest Circuit we will select a list of finalists to compete for the WHF Ultimate championship. Selection will be based on the total points racked up throughout the WHF circuit. Points will be tracked by WHF staff and a leader board will be posted on the website and on social media. The Winner of the “Ultimate Hunting Champion” will be rewarded heavily with a big trophy and our Largest Giveaway that we have ever given.

We offer the best trophies and huge prize giveaways for the winners of our events. We only reward the winners so don't come in second place.

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