HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Monday, the opening of the fourth annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest and is now accepting submissions from Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17.
To enter the contest, hunters must submit a story of no more than 500 words and a photo from their hunt. Participants must be Montana residents and licensed hunters or apprentice hunters between the ages of 10 and 17. Eligible entries include the harvest of any legal game, furbearer, or bird in Montana.
The governor will select 10 winners, five in the 10-13 age group and five in the 14-17 age group. Winners will be invited to the Capitol to receive prizes and celebrate with the governor in January.
The deadline to enter is Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
