WHAT YOU CAN WIN
HOW TO ENTER
- Capture your hunt with any DNT optic.
- Upload your video through the online submission form below, or provide a link DNT can view and download.
- Complete the required information and agree to the entry terms.
WEEKLY SUBMISSIONS: Every Monday by 12 PM CT WINNER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Every Wednesday on FB, IG & campaign page
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ENTRY AGREEMENT & LEGAL COMPLIANCE
Participants must review and agree to the following conditions before submitting an entry:
Eligibility & Legal Compliance
- I confirm that I am a U.S. citizen and meet the campaign eligibility requirements.
- I confirm that all hunting activities shown in my submission comply with applicable federal, state, and local hunting laws and regulations.
Original Content & Ownership
- I confirm that the submitted footage was originally recorded by me using a DNT optic, and that I own the footage or have obtained all necessary rights and permissions to submit it.
- I confirm that my submission does not infringe upon any third-party copyrights, trademarks, privacy rights, publicity rights, or other legal rights.
- If my video includes other identifiable individuals, I have obtained their permission to use their image and likeness in the submitted footage and for the purposes described in this agreement. For minors, permission must be obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
- I have obtained the necessary rights to any music, audio, or other third-party materials included in my submission.
Video Usage & Promotional Rights
- By submitting an entry, I grant DNT Optics a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, display, and share my submitted video, social media username, and any optional hunting story for marketing, advertising, promotional, and social media purposes without additional compensation.
- I authorize DNT Optics to edit, crop, resize, format, add captions, graphics, logos, or other branding elements to my submitted video as needed for promotional use, provided such modifications do not materially misrepresent the original footage.
- I understand that DNT Optics may use my submission across its website, social media channels, digital advertising, and other marketing materials.
- I understand that submitting an entry does not guarantee that DNT Optics will publish or feature my content.
Participant Responsibility
- I confirm that I have the authority to grant the usage rights described above.
- I understand that I am responsible for ensuring my submission meets all campaign requirements and applicable laws.
- I understand that entries involving illegal hunting activities, unauthorized content, or violations of the campaign rules may be disqualified.
Prize & Award Details
Weekly Prize
- Each week, the DNT team will review all eligible entries and select one standout video as the weekly winner. The winning video will be featured on DNT's social media channels, and the winner will receive that week's DNT optic prize.
- Any DNT optic model may be selected as a weekly prize. The specific prize will be announced each week.
- Week 1 Prize: HYDRA HS635R.
Grand Prize
- Every weekly winner advances to the grand final for a chance to win one $3,000 DNT Gift Card.
- DNT will select the top three entries from the weekly winners. The finalists will go head-to-head, with the final Grand Prize winner determined through DNT community voting.
Category Awards
- Each week, the DNT team will also select standout entries in three special categories. Each weekly category winner advances to that category's final. At the end of the campaign, the top entry in each category will receive a $1,000 DNT Gift Card.
Furthest Shot
- Show us your longest-range shot. The animal must be ranged on video, so make sure the distance reading is visible before the shot.
Best Squad Wipe
- Show us your best squad footage. Entries will be judged on accuracy, so make every round count.
Best Daytime Hunt
- Share your best daytime hunting footage captured using the DNT ZULUS line.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
- Campaign Period: Nov. 11–Dec. 27, 2026
- Weekly Submission Deadline: Every Monday at 12 PM CT
- Weekly Winner Announcement: Every Wednesday
- Final Submission Deadline: Dec. 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT
Entries submitted after the December 21 weekly deadline and before the final deadline will remain eligible for the end-of-campaign awards, subject to the official rules.
VIDEO SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- Videos must be recorded using a DNT optic.
- Any DNT optic model is eligible, including thermal and digital night vision products.
- 1080p original video files are preferred for the best possible quality.
- Each weekly entry must feature new footage. Previously submitted videos or edited versions of the same footage are not eligible.
- For external links, participants must ensure the DNT team has permission to view and download the video.
ELIGIBILITY
The DNT Shot of the Week campaign is open to U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years of age and have reached the age of majority in their state of residence at the time of entry.
All entries must comply with the campaign requirements and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Entries that do not meet the eligibility requirements or contain footage of illegal hunting activities may be disqualified.
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