THE NEW STANDARD IN SHOOTING INSTRUCTION

Rate: $5,500 per person

Length: 3 days, 4 nights

Dates: TBD 2024, or private instruction for remainder of 2023

This course is a pre-requisite for our Pro Hunter course and a perfect introduction to rifle shooting for the complete beginner, or the experienced hunter or shooter who wants a refresher and new techniques to apply to their upcoming hunt. After a classroom portion to review the groundwork of ballistics and rifle systems, we move to our “Zero Range” for instruction out to 600 yards. Every day you will progress to a different range location where you learn how to overcome all the challenges involved in hunting and shooting in the mountains. We will push the limits to your maximum ethical distance but concentrate on first round hits on realistic-sized wildlife targets. Our small class sizes allow for maximum individual attention, and shooters will complete the course with confidence in their ability to make a successful shot in nearly any circumstance. Price includes use of BRC precision firearms, and all field equipment needed for course.

Rate: $4,200 all inclusive 

Length: 2.5 days, 3 nights

Dates: September 7-10, 2023

This is an abbreviated course: arrive Thursday afternoon/evening, shoot for 2.5 days, depart on Sunday afternoon. Perfect course for hunters preparing to go afield for fall hunts. Focus is on ensuring your equipment is properly setup and ready for use, and improvised shooting positions. 

This is the next step for our Precision Hunter Course graduates who want to advance their shooting and hunting skills or prepare for a specific upcoming hunt.  You will learn target acquisition, engaging targets, steep angles, and extend your maximum shooting distance, while becoming proficient in reading your environment. You will be faced with challenging shoot/don’t shoot scenarios enabling you with the ability to make the critical and quick decision between making a successful ethical shot and making a mistake. If you have not taken our Precision Hunter Course, but have completed a comparable training elsewhere, you may be eligible to upgrade to this course. Our instructors will make the decision prior to the deposit being paid. Shooters may bring their own personal rifles and optics system or rent a rifle and purchase ammunition at the ranch.  Price does not include range rifle rental.

Rate: $5,800.00 per person

Length: 3 days, 4 nights

Date: August 10-14, 2023

Ladies, give yourself the greatest gift ever...confidence! Experience fun and professional rifle, pistol, and shotgun or carbine training during the mornings and early afternoons, then relax in the evenings with fabulous cuisine, spa treatments, on-site activities, and wine tasting. Enjoy the camaraderie of other amazing women in one of the most beautiful lodges and scenic settings in all of North America. Husbands or partners, if you are reading this, then give your gal the gift of adventure at Branded Rock Canyon ranch! No experience or pre-certification needed, we welcome skilled shooters who want a fun adventure, or first-timer who wants to gain more confidence in handling firearms in a judgement-free environment.   Price includes use of BRC firearms, shooting gear, and several afternoon program activities. Observers are welcome to visit the ranch for R&R and other activities while the ladies participate in the course. Observer rates apply.

Rate: $6,980.00 per person 

Length: 4 days, 5 nights

* All Courses are SOLD OUT for 2023* Contact us today to get on the list for 2024.

Available 2023 dates: October 21-26, December 4-9, December 11-16. Other dates may be available for private or exclusive group hunts.

Course Overview: This course combines 1.5 days of our Precision Hunter Course with 2.5 days of hunting for cow elk at Branded Rock Canyon ranch. Guiding will be 2x1, with a maximum course size of 6 shooters/hunters. 

Range firearm rental and gear included. Requires successful draw of cow elk license in general application, secondary draw, or purchase of leftover tag (if available) for Colorado GMU 31 ($772.50 plus application fees for non-residents). Experience level: valid Hunter Education card or Apprentice Hunter Certificate is required for purchase of Colorado elk tag. No other experience required.

This course is a pre-requisite for all other ranch big game hunts, and the best way to be added to our waiting list. 

We do offer exclusive-use of the lodge and property for private lessons or a corporate group shooting course. Any of the above-listed courses can be booked as the group activity for a private or corporate retreat. Exclusive course booking requires paying for a minimum of 6 seats. Please contact us for details and available dates. Make your reservations well in advance! P.O.R.