YOUR TAG. YOUR HUNT. YOUR STORY.


Every hunter has a story worth telling. Let us tell yours.

You plan the hunt. You call the shots. We'll send the videographer and hit record. Entering is easy.
Simply let us know what you’re hunting, where you’re hunting, and why your story is unique. 
 
 
Entry Period:
Closed for 2023
 
#ProjectHunt | Official Rules

APPLICATION PERIOD IS CLOSED


BEFORE APPLYING, READ OUR "5 TIPS FOR A GREAT APPLICATION" BLOG.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1) Full name & contact information
2) Tag/Hunt # and other hunt specifics
3) Short (written) summary about why we should choose you
4) A link to a 2-minute submission video

Your submission video should introduce yourself, what this hunt means to you, and any other details you would like to share with us. We recommend recording this on your phone or your computer and uploading it to Youtube, Vimeo, Facebook, or Instagram, etc., and then sharing the link with us to watch. 


Open to U.S. residents and U.S. hunts only. Must be 18 years of age or older.
Entries will be judged on the basis of hunt plans, story, and on-camera personality.

Grand Prize Package


Professional videographer for the duration of your hunt.*
(ARV $20,000)

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A limited series or short film produced by Leupold to be released on Youtube in 2024.

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Personalized photo package.

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Complete Leupold optics kit.
(ARV $2,500)

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Annual GOHUNT Insider membership.
(ARV $149)


*maximum 7 days in the field.

FAQ


Q: When will the winner be announced?

A: Submissions will be reviewed in June and July. One winner will be selected and announced in early August 2023.

Q: Is Leupold paying for my tags and hunting expenses?

A: No. This is your tag and your hunt. We're just providing the videographer and optics gear.

Q: What if I don't know my draw results yet?

A: Still apply and let us know that your hunt is pending draw results. If you're selected as a finalist, we will follow up to confirm your draw results.

Q: What if I didn't draw anything special and am just hunting OTC?

A: Still apply! Every hunt is special in some regard. We want to hear your plans and why we should tag along.

Q: I have multiple hunts planned this Fall, can I enter more than once?

A: Absolutely. You must submit a separate entry form for each hunt planned as well as a video submission for each.

Q: When will the videographer arrive and where will they stay?

A: Every hunt will be different. Logistics will be worked out once a winner is selected.

Q: I'm planning a tough backcountry hunt, will the videographer be able to keep up?

A: Absolutely. Our videographers have decades of professional experience on rugged backcountry hunts.

Q: My hunt season is a month-long, will the videographer be there the entire time?

A: No. Let us know the primary 5-7 days you plan to hunt and we will plan accordingly.

For complete contest details, visit our Official Rules.

2021 PROJECT HUNT WINNERS


OTC Colorado Deer & Elk
2021 Project Hunt winner Jesse Shiner and three of his military service brothers joined forces off the battlefield for their first-ever hunt together.
Arizona Desert Bighorn
2021 Project Hunt winner Matthew Hicks drew a once-in-a-lifetime desert bighorn tag in Arizona after applying for 23 years.

2022 PROJECT HUNT WINNERS


OTC Wyoming Deer
2022 Project Hunt winner Mathew Campbell, a Michigan game warden and hunting guide, tries his luck at an over-the-counter adventure in Wyoming.
 
Film Premieres June, 2023
New Mexico Archery Elk
2022 Project Hunt winner Shane Zimmerman had never harvested an elk with his bow after years of trying, but after drawing a premium archery elk tag in his home state of New Mexico, he knew his luck was about to change.
 
Film Premieres August, 2023