Attention hunters under 18! Do you have an exciting big game hunting story you want to share in Bugle magazine? It could win you a $200 gift card from MidwayUSA!

Whether you found success, learned a valuable lesson from a mentor or simply discovered something neat about the outdoors (or yourself) while hunting, we’d love to read about the unforgettable moments of your experience. Send your 1,000- to 2,000-word story to the Bugle editors at [email protected].

Six stories will be selected to appear in the “Youth in Elk Country” department of Bugle, and the author of each selected piece will receive a $200 MidwayUSA gift card. Winners will have their stories published in upcoming issues of Bugle.

Deadline for submissions is March 31, 2026. A parent or guardian must make purchases from MidwayUSA for a minor. View complete list of rules here.