Junior Hunting Marksmanship 101

This single day course is designed for the junior hunter.  Focus will be on rifle fit and set-up, velocity, data building and marksmanship. 

The goal is to build confidence in junior hunters, shooting their hunting rifles at moderate distances in a controlled setting.  At the end of the training day, the kids will see improvement in their marksmanship and they will be provided the tools to create up-to-date data cards.

This course is for junior shooters, 13 and over with a valid hunting license.

2023 Dates tbd

$150

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Two Day Precision Hunting

This two day course is designed for the adult hunter.  Focus will be on rifle fit and set-up, velocity, ethical shooting decisions, ballistics, wind data building, precision marksmanship, follow-up shots, non-traditional positional shooting and communication with a hunting partner.

The goal is to build confidence in adult hunters, shooting their hunting rifles at longer distances in a controlled setting.  At the end of the training day, the participants will see improvement in their marksmanship through the use of reactive steel targets.  In addition, our hunters will be provided the tools to create up-to-date data cards, read wind conditions and the ability to continue to train on their own.

2023 Dates tbd

Range: Council, ID

$500

Two Day Precision

Three Day Backcountry

This three day course is designed for the adult hunter.  Focus will be on precision marksmanship and the practical use of the equipment necessary for extended hunting trips into the backcountry.  This course will also cover backcountry emergency contingencies and wound care. 

The goal is to build extreme confidence in hunters that are serious about venturing into the backcountry, away from the masses, and hunting the trophy of a lifetime.

Day One: Participants will review the precision marksmanship from the BRI Two Day Precision Course.  Spending the morning and mid-afternoon shooting steel at various distances in a mountain setting.  The latter part of the afternoon will be spent working on some common backcountry injures and emergency casualty care.  That evening the participants will be invited to a BBQ hosted by the Bitterroot Institute.
Day Two: Participants will backpack into the forest with the BRI staff.  Using their backcountry hunting packs and equipment, students will spend the night in the rugged terrain of Hells Canyon.  Time will be spent setting up camps, practice using their backcountry equipment, tents, foods and sleeping systems.  In addition, the group will have the opportunity to set up glassing areas looking of deer, elk and bears.
Day Three: Participants will clean up the camps, and hike back into civilization, where lunch will be served. 

At the end of the training, the participants will see improvement in their marksmanship through the use of reactive steel targets.  They will also have a foundation for how to treat an injury in the backcountry, and have the opportunity to practice with their backcountry equipment, in a controlled environment, prior to hunting season.

*BRI Two Day Precision Course is a highly recommended prerequisite*

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Cuprum, Id

$900

Three Day Backcountry

Custom Courses

BRI will create a custom two day curriculum and come to your area.  The goal is to take the desired learning objectives of these hunters and offer the course locally to them. 

Please contact us for  pricing, dates and your goals for the course.

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Custom Courses

California Wild Pig Hunt

The Bitterroot Institute has access to approximately 1000, private, backcountry acres in Central California.  Participants will be provided a three-day-three-night course and trespass onto the ranch for hunting wild pigs.

Day One: BRI will conduct a precision rifle course on the ranch which will focus on non-traditional shooting positions and high angle shooting. 
Day Two & Three: Hunters will have the opportunity to hunt wild pigs on the ranch with one or more of the owners of the property.

This class will be offered to serious hunters only.  All fish and game regulations and ammunition restrictions will be followed while on the ranch.

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San Ardo, CA

Range: BuckRidge Ranch

$1900

California Hunts