WEEKLY WINNERS & ONE GRAND PRIZE WINNER 

"THE MOMENT" PHOTO CONTEST

Share a photo and the story behind your whitetail or Western season hunt (including your success photos) for a chance to win a Hoyt swag package—and earn a shot at a fully outfitted 2027 Hoyt Bow.

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO

 EVERY HUNT HAS A STORY. LET’S SEE YOURS. 

Some photos tell the whole story without a word. Others capture a moment that deserves to be told. We’re looking for compelling, authentic images from whitetail and western big game hunts, including the traditional grip and grin success shots (WHICH WE LOVE TO SHARE). Bring us the anticipation, the effort, the setbacks, the camaraderie, and the moments that make it all worth it. A powerful story or an epic photo could put you in the running. Photos from previous years are welcome. A Hoyt bow is not required in the image, but photos showing a competitor’s bow are not eligible to win. 

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO TERMS & CONDITIONS

CATEGORIES

Whitetail

Western Big Game

The Moment Photo Contest

Categories

WHITETAIL

Hardwood ridges. Cold mornings. Long sits. That moment when everything changes.

Share a photo that captures your whitetail hunting experience—from preparation and anticipation to reflection and triumph.

WESTERN BIG GAME

Steep climbs. Heavy packs. Wide-open country. Highs and lows you have to earn.

Share a photo that captures the adventure, grit, and success moments of a western big game hunt.

Prizes

TWO CATEGORIES. WEEKLY WINNERS. ONE GRAND PRIZE.

Weekly prizes
Each week, the Hoyt Marketing Team will select one Whitetail winner and one Western Big Game winner. Each weekly winner will receive a Hoyt swag package and become eligible for the grand prize.

Grand prize
One weekly winner will receive a 2027 Hoyt bow fully outfitted with Hoyt accessories, including:

  • Sight
  • Rest
  • Quiver
  • Stabilizers
  • Go Stix

Grand prize announcement: January 6, 2027

How to Enter

ONE PHOTO. MAKE IT COUNT.

  1. Choose your category. Whitetail or Western Big Game.
  2. Pick your photo. Share an authentic hunting moment or an epic image. Photos from previous years are welcome.
  3. Tell the story. Add a caption explaining the moment and what made it matter. [Confirm whether a caption is required.]
  4. Submit your entry. Upload through the contest form during the entry period.

Limit: one photo per person per week, total across both categories.

Important Dates & Winner Announcements

  • Entries open: October 20, 2026
  • First weekly winners announced: October 26th
  • Weekly announcements: Each Monday
  • Entries close: December 31, 2026
  • Grand prize winner announced: January 6, 2027

Winners will be announced on the Hoyt website and Hoyt social media channels.

Quick Eligibility Checklist

Before submitting, make sure:

  • Your photo relates to a whitetail or western big game hunt.
  • You meet the contest’s U.S. eligibility requirements.
  • You have the rights and permissions needed to submit the photo and authorize Hoyt’s marketing use.
  • Your image does not show a competitor’s bow.
  • Your image is not AI-generated.
  • You have not already submitted a photo that week.

A Hoyt bow does not need to appear in your photo. Photos from previous years are eligible.