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North American Species Slams

Getting a "Slam" is the apex achievement for hunters around the world. Easier said than done, its a commitment to hunting in multiple environments around the continent. AR Hunters is developing programs that will soon be made public to reflect our encouragement of Hunting with ARs and creating a community around these accomplishments and dedication.

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The AR Hunters Badge Programs

We will be creating a formalized program for awarding Badges and Patches.  Each time a Badge Program is accomplished it will be cataloged into the records in numerical order.  In the future we also hope to have an annual opportunity to recognize members accomplishments for the Year.  So stay tuned and we hope you enjoy participating in the fun.  
In order to join one of these Elite AR Hunter Badge programs all Hunts should be Low Fence, Fair Chase (in the event it is not it must be declared as a High Fence Hunt).  Each harvest has to be documented with a photo or video, notched tag, potentially a Guide or accompanied Statement and submitted.  Each animal must be taken legally with an AR platform – AR-15, AR-10, or AR Variant in the Long Action calibers.  There are sure to be a more formalized process soon.  Please submit your photos if you would like for the use on the website as well.

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North American Super Ten:

One in each category has to be taken with an AR. So far to Date, to our knowledge, Randy Luth is the First person in the world so far to complete this feat.. Truly inspiration to all who Hunt with an AR! Start with one and move along your check list. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the North American Super Ten Badge.

Plus One from each section below:
  • Whitetail
  • Mule Deer
  • Columbian Blacktail
  • Sitka Blacktail
  • Coues Whitetail
  • Black Bear
  • Grizzly Bear
  • Brown Bear
  • Polar Bear
  • Deer
  • Deer
  • Deer
  • Deer
  • Rocky Moutain
  • Roosevelt 
  • Tule
  • Baren Ground
  • Woodland
  • Rocky Mtn Bighorn
  • CA Bighorn
  • Desert Bighorn
  • Dall Sheep
  • Stone Sheep
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DEER SLAYER

Collect all the native Deer to North America and the one Exotic we have included using an AR. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Deer Slayer Badge.

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Howlers

Members of this Elite category have to demonstrate they took these animals using and AR and the legal "Calling Methods" for their location - depending on the State. That can be any variety of methods - mouth calls or electronic. The main thing for this category is that all animals are taken using calling methods and no dogs or bait stations. Any one of the two choices from the ones with an * - all others are mandatory. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Howlers Badge

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Rocky Mountain Elites

Members of this Elite category have to take the following animals with an AR from the following states of ID, MT, WY, CO, AZ, NM. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Rocky Mountain Elites Badge.

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Texas Aces

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following Animals ALL in TX with an AR. Nine mandatory and any one from the * Choices. All 12 and any additional you can qualify for a "Masters" Identifier. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Texas Aces Badge.

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Rowdy Royalty

Members of this Elite Category have to take the listed Animals with an AR: Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Rowdy Royalty Badge

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Yeti

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following Animals with an AR. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Rocky Mountain Elites Badge.

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The Ivory Club

Members of this Elite Category have to take all of the following Elk Species using an AR. All Elk have a set of Ivory teeth that have long been used as jewelry, decoration, and even trade currency by Natives, Modern Hunters now too collect them and have them made into jewelry. Get the Elk Patch and collect the Ivories of each animal you take using the AR and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Ivory Club Badge.

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Antler pros

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following Male (Bull/Buck) Animals with an AR. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Antler Pros Badge

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Plymouth Rock

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following Animals with an AR. This is specifically set to highlight the East coast opportunities. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Plymouth Rock Badge

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Master Predators

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following Animals with an AR. Total of 9, one of the two *. Any additional you can qualify for a "Masters" Identifier. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Master Predators Badge

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Meat Masters:

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following female or immature Animals with an AR: Total of 7, if all 10 you can qualify for a "Masters" Identifier. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Master Predators Badge.

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Varmint Masters

Members of this Elite Category have to take the following Animals with an AR: Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Varmint Masters Badge.

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MIRACLE SLAM

It would be a Miracle if you got all the required ones in this category from North America with an AR. Anything with the * would be an additional recognition as a Master Miracle because of the rarity of possibilities to getting this accomplished. Get the Patch of each animal you acquire and proudly display your progress towards the acknowledgment of getting the Master Predators Badge.

MEET THE LEGEND

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Randy Luth, and how he "unintentionally" did the impossible.

Randy Luth is the first person to "accidentally" complete a major accomplishment with his ARs. He completed the Worlds First Super Ten Slam with an AR Platform rifle.

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Collect Individual Animal Patches

These animals are eligible for AR Hunter Patches.  This is a sizable investment and will be done in phases.   Check for the ones available in the SHOP and watch for others to appear.