Contests

Big Buck / Big Bull / Most Patriotic

Enter to win prizes for the biggest trophy:

  • Two (2) total prizes for bull elk (Archery & Rifle)
  • Two (2) prizes each (Archery & Rifle) for blacktail, whitetail, and mule deer
  • Three (3) prizes – one each for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd most patriotic photos
    (with any fish or game you caught or shot).

(25% of the revenue for “Most Patriotic Photo” will be donated to veterans, by way of WILD OPS.)

Deadline to Enter All Contests: September 30, 2022

Already entered?

Click Here to upload a photos for your chance to win. 

(Maximum 5 photos/entry)

Biggest Buck Deer
$250/each species*

Six ways to win! 

Two categories: Rifle & Archery.

*Enter & Win for each species – Whitetail, Blacktail, and Mule deer. 

Must enter separately for each species. 

Biggest Bull Elk
$1,000

Two big winners! 

Two categories: Rifle & Archery.

Most Patriotic Photo
$100-500

Three prizes!

1st ($500) / 2nd ($250) / 3rd ($100)

*Open to all ages. Any fish caught or game shot.

Only one entry per person!

Entry Fee - Big Bull / Big Buck

$20/member -or- $40/non-member

(Automatically entered into “Most Patriotic Photo” contest)

WINNINGS:
Biggest Bull = $1,000/category
Biggest Buck = $250/species/category

Entry Fee - Most Patriotic Photo

$5/member -or- $10/non-member

(25% of contest revenue will be donated to support veterans by way of WILD OPS.)

WINNINGS:
$500 for 1st place

$250 for 2nd place

$100 for 3rd place

Already Entered?

Use the button below to submit your photo. 

The Fine Print

Contest Rules

• NO Game-Proof Fences or Pen-Raised Deer, Elk, or Other Game.

• NO Phone-in entries.

• ALL Disputes will be settled by Sampson Outdoors.

• Must Provide Photo of Signed Score Sheet with Certified Number of Certified Scorer (for Biggest Buck and Biggest Bull.

• All Scores Sheets Must be Signed by a Certified Scorer (for Biggest Buck and Biggest Bull).

•ALL Scores are determined by Bone & Crockett and Pope & Young methods.

•ALL entries must be killed in accordance with State Game Laws where fish or game was killed.

• Antler beams and/or points can be measured only to the point where they were broken. Also, broken or split skull plates are ineligible.

•Repaired beams or antler points cannot be measured.

•NO MOUNTED DEER, ELK, OR FISH ARE ELIGIBLE.

• ALL SCORES & DECISIONS MADE BY SAMPSON OUTDOORS ARE FINAL.

Please Read: Additional Rules for “Most Patriotic Photo” contest for entrant and voting conditions. 

Sampson Outdoors
Big Buck / Big Bull / Most Patriotic Contest Entry

Submissions for the Big Buck / Big Bull / Most Patriotic Photo Contests are now closed.

Photo Tips

  • Always us a flash to take out the shadows.
  • Take photo in field before field dressing.
  • Take photo close up.
  • Have weapon in photo (in a safe manner).
  • Wear legal hunting clothes.
  • Do no sit on buck or bull for photo.
  • No sunglasses, beer cans, or cigarettes.
  • No date imprint on photo.

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What are you waiting for? Club members not only get a chance to save money on contest entries, but have a chance to win great giveaway hunting & fishing trips, plus you also will save big money on some of the most exclusive sport hunts, fishing trips, and gear. 

More Chances to Win

Club Giveaways!

Club Members get a chance to win great prizes, with multiple entries available the more you participate. 

  • Win a Free African Safari
  • Win a Free Trophy Elk Hunt
  • Win a Free Alaskan Salmon Trip