Events in the Basin

Get ready for our 2nd annual men's shooting competition — the .22 Wild Bunch Shoot — on May 31st in Vernal! Join us from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex for the rifle shooting competition. The awards ceremony will be held at the Uintah Conference Center in Vernal at 6:45 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Wildlife Conservation Foundation, this free event is designed to give men of all ages and shooting skills levels a fun environment to sharpen their rifle skills while competing for prizes.

Age classes and prizes

The age classes are: Youngin (ages 11-17), Codger (ages 18-49) and Old Fogy (ages 50+).
Shooters may compete in the open sight or the scope class (but not both).
Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place in all age and shooting class categories.
What to expect

The competition will run from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Buckskin Hills Shooting Complex. Please sign up for a shooting time here so participants can be adequately spaced.
For tiebreakers, a shoot-off will occur at 6 p.m.
The awards ceremony will be held at 6:45 p.m. at the Uintah Conference Center (313 E. 200 South, Vernal, UT 84078).
The registration fee for this year's event is free for all attendees and dinner will be provided!
The Wildlife Conservation Foundation will be providing a door prize drawing, so be sure to purchase tickets throughout the event. All competitors will automatically receive a ticket for participating.
What to bring with you

Shooters must provide their own .22 ammunition and a standard .22 caliber rifle. Note: No bipods, shooting rests, magnum rifles, target rifles or handguns are allowed.
Participants must provide their own eye and ear protection.
Please bring your own lawn chair for seating during the event.
All shooters ages 16 and younger must have a parent or legal guardian present and have a valid hunter education blue card (proof of completion certificate) to participate.
Competition rules

Shooters may enter to shoot in the open sight or the scope class, but not both.
The distance to the targets is approximately 28-30 yards.
Shooters will have 10 shots in three different positions: prone, sitting and standing. Prone position is laying on the ground without a provided support.
Reminders: Shooters must provide their own .22 ammunition, standard .22 caliber rifle, and provide their own eye and ear protection. You will not be permitted to participate without these items.
No bipods, shooting rests, magnum rifles, target rifles or handguns are allowed.
We highly recommend that participants pre-register here before the event, although you may register the day of the event prior to 3 p.m.

If you have any questions about the event please contact

Anthony Christianson, DWR Regional Wildlife Recreation Program Specialist: 435-828-0008

Tonya Kieffer-Selby, DWR Outreach Manager: 801-995-2972