Rules:
• High quality color photos only (print or digital)
• Entrants must be licensed deer hunters.
• High fence hunt entrants will be disqualified. Fair chase only.
• One deer and one person in photo. (Whitetail deer only.)
• Entries accepted on official entry form, photocopy or online.
• Entries may also be used in other Outdoor News promotions.
• Name, address, and phone no. written on back of photo.
• Person in photo the same as the one who bagged the deer.
• Winners will be named in an issue of Outdoor News after each state contest is completed in early 2027.
• Must be wearing hunting cap or hat.

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Photo Tips
• The deadline for when entries must be submitted varies by state:

• Minnesota - Jan. 4, 2027
• Wisconsin - Jan. 4, 2027
• Michigan - Jan. 4, 2027
• Pennsylvania - Jan. 25, 2027
• Ohio - Feb. 1, 2027
• Illinois - Jan. 18, 2027
• New York - Feb. 1, 2027

• Always use a flash to take out shadows.
• Take photo in field before field dressing.
• Take photo closeup.
• Have weapon in photo (in a safe manner).
• Wear legal hunting clothes.
• Do not sit on deer for photo.
• Clean up visible blood and make sure deer’s tongue doesn’t show.
• No sunglasses, beer cans or cigarettes.
• No date imprint on photo.
• Must be wearing hunting cap or hat.