Competitive Shooting The CARNIVORE Hunter Games by RECOIL Recoil Staff March 29, 2019 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Are you a Hunter or a Carnivore? Join us September 20 – 22, 2019 to test your hunting prowess during The Hunter Games. Enjoy rifle, archery, and wingshooting competitions, see the latest in outdoor gear and try your hand in fun side matches. Bring the whole family and enjoy this inaugural event at Rockcastle Shooting Center. The Hunter Games Rifle Competition is designed to test your marksmanship with the rifle you'll use this Fall – all in realistic hunting scenarios. Hunter division requires 20 to 40 rounds of ammunition, while the Carnivore division demands 40 to 80 rounds, longer shots and harder targets. The Hunter Games Archery competition has multiple challenging field stages and an additional division for junior archers, while our wingshooting competition features a 100 bird course, set up to simulate everything from fast-dropping mallards to wary geese. Get ready for your best hunting season ever! Go to RECOILweb.com/HunterGames for more information. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.