In this episode of Red, White and Moose, Mike dives into a massive recap of the highly anticipated Dust Devil Duel NRL Hunter match. Before getting into the match breakdown, he shares some exciting updates from the shop, new gear testing, and what to expect from the very first Ultimate Hunting Experience event.

Episode Highlights:

• Archery & Optics: Mike discusses testing out the new Kahles K540i and getting his bow dialed in with a Stan OnneX thumb button clicker ahead of an upcoming hog hunt.

• Ultimate Hunting Experience (UHE): The inaugural event is set for May 23rd and 24th at Gravestone in Lipan, Texas. Designed for both active competitors and non-competitors, it’s the perfect environment to test your gear in real-life hunting scenarios without the pressure of a formal match.

• Dust Devil Duel Recap: A massive thank you to the Bivens family, Diligent Defense, RecoilX, and all the shooters who made this one of the largest NRL matches in the country.

• Weather & Wind Conditions: A breakdown of the wildly switchy Friday winds, the consistent Saturday gusts, and how the terrain played tricks on shooters all weekend.

• The Ranging Challenge: Mike explains why so many shooters struggled with elevation data, detailing how deceptive Texas terrain and vegetation can lead to false range readings, plus his personal strategy for verifying ranges on the clock.

• The Kill Rack Stage: A deep dive into one of the most talked-about stages of the match—shooting from a dual-seat Kill Rack high rack buggy.

• Winners & The Texas Triple Crown: A huge congratulations to Alec Cochran for taking the overall win and securing the Texas Triple Crown, taking home a custom West Texas Ordnance rifle and suppressor. Shoutouts also go to Dorgan and Brandon Green for winning the team division, and Lane Ratliff and Colin Parsons for securing the Team Triple Crown.