07/22/2026
3 Brothers Archery Outdoor Bowhunter 3D challenge will be held at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association this weekend!
The Nechako Valley Sporting Association offers members a 100/200/300 meter centerfire rifle range, pistol range, shotgun range, & cross country ski trails
Member only facility located on Quail Road in Vanderhoof. Access is from Redmond Pit Rd turning west at Moby Concrete, or by turning onto Highway 27 at the weigh scales and making your first right at the top of the hill onto Quail Rd
Single 1 year membership $50
Single 3 year membership $125
Family 1 year membership $75
Family 3 year membership $200
$5 gate key deposit
**Memberships start May
07/22/2026
3 Brothers Archery Outdoor Bowhunter 3D challenge will be held at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association this weekend!
07/20/2026
If you can hit the 1/3 scale deer , youβll have no good excuse for an empty freezer this fall! π
07/18/2026
Pics from Tuesday July 14th 22LR Long Gong event. Shooting was done at 300 meters - Stay tuned for future rimfire shoots coming to the Nechako Valley Sporting Association !
07/13/2026
Long gong rimfire competition Tuesday July 14th, 6pm @ NVSA . 50 rounds of ammunition required . Distance 200-300 meters depending on winds
$5 entry fee, winner gets the pot π°
8-inch gong = 1 point
6-inch gong = 2 points
4-inch gong = 3 points
THE SETUP
Shooting Position: From the bench using a bipod and bags. (No mechanical rests or sleds allowed.)
Rounds Per Shooter: Each shooter gets 10 rounds per set. (There are 5 sets in a competition)
Time Limit: 3 minutes to complete the round. The clock starts with your first shot.
THE ORDER OF FIRE
Shooters must start by aiming at the 8-inch gong.
If you hit the 8β gong, you score 1 point. You may then either keep shooting at the 8β or advance to the 6β gong.
If you hit the 6β gong, you score 2 points. From there, you may stay on the 6β or move up to the 4β.
If you hit the 4β gong, you score 3 points and can continue to challenge itβor step back down if needed.
Miss Rule: If you miss, you must step back one gong in size.
Wrong Gong Rule: If you fire at the wrong gong, that shot counts as a zero, and you must resume on the correct gong.
07/08/2026
Pics from the Long Gong rimfire shoot from Tuesday July 7th . More tricky winds this week. Shooting was done at 300 meters. Thanks again to Nathan and Kris for hosting, next meet should be Tuesday July 14 and Tuesday July21! Details will be posted prior to shoot π―
Ranges are closed Tuesday July 7th from 8am to 2pm
Long gong rimfire competition Tuesday July 7th 6pm @ NVSA . 50 rounds of ammunition required . Distance 200-300 meters depending on winds
$5 entry fee, winner gets the pot π°
8-inch gong = 1 point
6-inch gong = 2 points
4-inch gong = 3 points
THE SETUP
Shooting Position: From the bench using a bipod and bags. (No mechanical rests or sleds allowed.)
Rounds Per Shooter: Each shooter gets 10 rounds per set. (There are 5 sets in a competition)
Time Limit: 3 minutes to complete the round. The clock starts with your first shot.
THE ORDER OF FIRE
Shooters must start by aiming at the 8-inch gong.
If you hit the 8β gong, you score 1 point. You may then either keep shooting at the 8β or advance to the 6β gong.
If you hit the 6β gong, you score 2 points. From there, you may stay on the 6β or move up to the 4β.
If you hit the 4β gong, you score 3 points and can continue to challenge itβor step back down if needed.
Miss Rule: If you miss, you must step back one gong in size.
Wrong Gong Rule: If you fire at the wrong gong, that shot counts as a zero, and you must resume on the correct gong.
07/01/2026
Pics from the Long Gong rimfire shoot from Tuesday June 30th . Challenging winds. Thanks to Nathan and Kris for hosting, next one will be coming soon! Details will be posted prior to shoot
06/30/2026
300 yard long gong rimfire competition Tuesday June 30th 6pm @ NVSA . 50 rounds of ammunition required
$5 entry fee, winner gets the pot π°
8-inch gong = 1 point
6-inch gong = 2 points
4-inch gong = 3 points
THE SETUP
Shooting Position: From the bench using a bipod and bags. (No mechanical rests or sleds allowed.)
Rounds Per Shooter: Each shooter gets 10 rounds per set. (There are 5 sets in a competition)
Time Limit: 3 minutes to complete the round. The clock starts with your first shot.
THE ORDER OF FIRE
Shooters must start by aiming at the 8-inch gong.
If you hit the 8β gong, you score 1 point. You may then either keep shooting at the 8β or advance to the 6β gong.
If you hit the 6β gong, you score 2 points. From there, you may stay on the 6β or move up to the 4β.
If you hit the 4β gong, you score 3 points and can continue to challenge itβor step back down if needed.
Miss Rule: If you miss, you must step back one gong in size.
Wrong Gong Rule: If you fire at the wrong gong, that shot counts as a zero, and you must resume on the correct gong.