Outdoor Solutions is a professional long-range shooting school specializing in ethical, real-world rifle instruction for hunters. Founded in 2004 and offering long-range shooting schools since 2011, we have trained thousands of students to become more confident, capable, and responsible shooters in field-based hunting environments.
Outdoor Solutions is your solution for outdoor adventures. Start planning your next hunting, fishing, or long range shooting adventure today!
How much do you really know about the outfitter you just booked an outdoor adventure with online or one that you found at a trade show? Have you personally been to their operation or know someone who does? Sure you could check references but do you really think someone is going to offer you references of someone that won’t give a glowing review?
There are literally hundreds if not thousands of choices when it comes to hunting and fishing destinations and schools. How do you know which one is right for you? Each individual outfitter cannot be all things to everyone. Each outfitter has their own specialty and their own niche that they are really good at, finding the one that is a perfect fit for you is the challenge.
This is where Outdoor Solutions comes in; we solve these issues for you. Time and money are two of your most valuable resources and if you are like us you cannot afford to waste either one. Here is what we do for you…
First and foremost, we do all the legwork for you and we do it for free! After a brief consultation to determine your priorities and preferences, think along the lines of species preference, location, trophy expectations, accommodation preference, budget, any physical limitations, even matching personalities with your outfitter.
Once these preferences are determined, the Outdoor Solutions staff can usually offer two or three destinations that meet your criteria. After you’ve had time to review your choices we will help with the final decision in finding the outfitter that is perfect for you. Now you get to sit back relax and let us go to work for you. We will help you secure your dates, take care of required deposits, help with the process of securing any tags and license that may be needed.
Now the hard part is waiting for your adventure date to arrive! While we are waiting, our team will make sure your travel arrangements are completed and your outfitter knows exactly what time to expect you.
Gear selection, we are equally passionate about the gear we choose for each individual trip as we are about our pursuits in the great outdoors. We are fortunate enough to partner with some great companies that offer some of the best gear available on the market.
We don’t just book your trip and then wish you best of luck. We will check in with you one to two weeks prior to your trip, to make sure you have everything you need and are ready to go, plus we follow up with each client after their trip to ensure that all expectations were met and hopefully here a story about the one that did NOT get away!
One of our other services through Outdoor Solutions is our long-range school, if you are planning a big game hunt and are not confident in shooting out to 400 plus yards, you should consider looking into one of our long range schools in either Texas or Utah. You can find more information on our schools HERE.
Our journey in the outdoor industry started in 2003 with an outdoor destination franchise company based out of Kansas. We had originally purchased the franchise as an opportunity to fund our outdoor habit and travel to some new destinations. By 2005 our franchise earned the titles of Rookie of the Year and Franchise of the year, first time this had been done in the company’s history!
Through our dedication of customer service we were able to grow our customer base of repeat clients that allowed us to go full time in the hunting and fishing industry by 2006. We continued to grow our business under the franchise model until 2012, when we went out on our own and partnered with the NRA to create NRA Outdoors as an NRA Affinity Partner. We have been very grateful for the past 6 years we spent being part of the NRA and even though we have ventured back out on our own under the Outdoor Solutions brand, we continue to support the NRA in their efforts to defend our Second Amendment.
Working in the hunting and fishing destination industry since 2003 the Outdoor Solutions team understands what it takes to put together successful hunting and fishing adventures. We are not just a large list of outfitters that have not been personally vetted. In fact we are closer to the opposite, we are a small, very personalized, outdoor adventure service with select outfitters from around the globe that understands what customer service means. We will not send you to a destination just to send you, if we do not have a perfect match for you, we will let you know.
The majority of our outfitters have been with us since our beginning and have been personally visited by our team, giving us firsthand knowledge of our destinations that we can pass along to you, our client.
Our clients say that our customer service is what sets us apart from others in the industry. From our initial consultation where we determine the best options that meet your criteria, to help with travel options, offering expert advice on proper gear for your specific adventure and finally a personal follow up call once you’ve returned home.
We look forward to the opportunity in helping you plan your next Outdoor Adventure.
That means real hunting rifles from trusted brands, we train in hunting positions you will personally use in the field, real wind, and real decision-making — not classroom theory or competition-only shooting methods. Our courses are designed specifically for hunters preparing for Western big-game hunts and other extended-range environments where confidence, fundamentals, and judgment matter.
While students in our courses routinely engage steel targets out to 1,000 yards, Outdoor Solutions does not advocate shooting wild game at extreme distances. Our goal is to give hunters the skills and understanding needed to make ethical shots at realistic hunting ranges, particularly in open Western terrain where longer shots are sometimes required.
The Outdoor Solutions Long-Range Shooting School was built out of necessity.
For years, we worked with hunters — particularly those traveling from the Northeast and Midwest — who were preparing for Western big-game hunts but lacked access to proper facilities, instruction, and real-world training opportunities. Many had never been exposed to extended-range shooting, wind reading, or field-position shooting before arriving on their hunt.
We built our school to solve that problem. Our courses focus on building a solid shooting foundation, improving decision-making under field conditions, and reinforcing hunting ethics. Students leave with a clear understanding of their personal limitations,increased confidence behind the rifle, and the ability to apply fundamentals in real hunting scenarios.
The strength of Outdoor Solutions lies in its instructor team.
Our instructors are seasoned hunters and shooters who bring first-hand experience to every class. Just as important, they have a genuine passion for teaching. That combination — deep experience paired with the ability to communicate and coach — is what sets our program apart.
From safety and fundamentals to wind reading and positional shooting, instruction is hands-on, supportive, and focused on helping each student progress. Whether someone is brand new to long-range shooting or looking to refine existing skills, our team meets students where they are and helps them move forward.
You can learn more about our instructors and their backgrounds on our Meet the Team page.
Outdoor Solutions was founded by Greg Ray, who grew up hunting and fishing on a 2,000-acre cattle ranch in Oklahoma. Greg’s background in the outdoors, combined with decades of experience working with hunters and shooters, shaped the philosophy behind the school.
Greg learned long-range shooting through years of mentorship and hands-on experience, including training alongside Outdoor Solutions’ Director of Training, Steve Aryan, and other members of the instructor team. Over time, Greg discovered a passion for passing that knowledge along — helping hunters build confidence and competence behind the rifle.
Today, Greg continues to be actively involved in the direction and development of Outdoor Solutions, working alongside his wife Deborah and a highly experienced instructor staff.
Outdoor Solutions is proud to work with many of the leading manufacturers and brands in the shooting and hunting industry, including:
• ZEISS Optics
• Federal Premium Ammunition
• Dead Air Silencers
• Benelli USA
• AllTerra Firearms
• Seekins Precision
• Springfield Armory
• Snowy Mountain Rifles
Our long-range shooting school and instructional approach have been featured in numerous industry publications, including Gun Digest, American Rifleman, and Sports Afield, among others.
Students consistently tell us they leave our courses with increasedconfidence, improved fundamentals, and a better understanding of ethical shotplacement and field shooting.
“Going into the class I was very unsure I would be able to hit a 3 MOA target at 1,000 yards, but I came out very confident with my abilities — and it’s all because of the skills and support of the instructors.”
“Outdoor Solutions shooting school is an excellent choice for hunters of any experience level. The instructors are the most competent in their field.”
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