Ultimate Whitetail Giveaway (2026)

Brought to you by First Lite, MeatEater, Phelps Game Calls, & FHF Gear

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. The Ultimate Whitetail Giveaway, brought to you by First Lite, MeatEater, Phelps Game Calls, & FHF Gear is sponsored by MeatEater, Inc. (“Sponsor” & Parent Company). The Giveaway is open only to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia who are twenty-one (21) years of age or older at the time of entry. Residents of Canada are not eligible to enter. Enter between [Monday, September 21 2026 – Monday, October 12 2026]

1) NO PURCHASE OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN THIS SWEEPSTAKES. Although making purchases will gain you additional entries. Those who want to enter the giveaway for free, with no purchase necessary, simply need to provide their email address and phone number on the giveaway landing page for a chance to win.

Sweepstakes Mechanics  

• Entries will be submitted via a form on https://firstlite.com, https://store.themeateater.com, https://fhfgear.com, & https://phelpsgamecalls.com, Ultimate Whitetail Giveaway landing page  

• Link By Storefront: 

• https://firstlite.com/pages/first-lite-giveaway-sweepstakes 

• https://phelpsgamecalls.com/pages/giveaway-sweepstakes 

• https://store.themeateater.com/pages/giveaway-sweepstakes 

• https://fhfgear.com/pages/giveaway-sweepstakes
  
  

• Participants are required to opt-in their email and phone number to gain (1) entry to participate in the giveaway. By submitting their information via the form, they are required to opt-in to all participating brand newsletters. Each hosting website requires form submission for entry into the buy more, get more giveaway sweepstakes. Purchases made on https://firstlite.com, https://store.themeateater.com, https://fhfgear.com, & https://phelpsgamecalls.com without a form submission on said website will not be eligible for the additional giveaway entries. Participants can gain up to (4) entries into the giveaway by submitting the form on each of the 4 websites linked above. 

• Purchasing during our Ultimate Whitetail Giveaway timeline will give you additional entries aside from the standard "email and phone number opt in” 

• For every $25 spent (excludes taxes, shipping, fees, etc.), you get 10 additional entries.

• For any purchase between [Monday, September 28th 2026 – Sunday, October 4th  2026], you get 20 entries per $25 spent (excludes taxes, shipping, fees, etc.). 

• Daily product-level bonus entries: only awarded for purchases made on store.themeateater.com and customers must complete the sign-up form prior to their purchase for any orders to count towards bonus entries.

• Day 1 [September 29th]: Buy a Phase Challis Fleece Jacket and/or Phase Pant to receive 50 bonus entries per item

• Day 2 [September 30th]: Buy any set of MeatEater Grocery Game Bags to receive 50 bonus entries per item

• Day 3 [October 1st]: Buy any FHF Gear FOB + Airframe Harness Lite to receive 50 bonus entries per item

• Day 4 [October 2nd]: Buy the Phelps Game Calls Wired to Hunt Buck Grunt to receive 50 bonus entries per item

• First Lite will share the full list of email opt-ins within one week of the conclusion of the giveaway.

• Eligible for U.S. customers only (21 years of age or older). Canada customer not eligible

• One winner will be selected to win the entire prize pack

2) Eligibility. Sweepstakes is open to persons who are legal residents of the 50 United States including the District of Columbia age 21 or older. Residents of Canada are not eligible to enter. Employees of Sponsor, and their related companies or agents, and their immediate family members (including mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, son, grandchild, in-laws or guardians, and a spouse, partner or companion of any of them), regardless of where they live; or persons who reside in the same household (whether related or not), are not eligible.

3) Entry Period. The Entry Period for the Giveaway opens [Monday, September 21 2026 – Monday, October 12 2026]. Sponsor’s clock is the official timekeeper for this Giveaway.

4) To Enter. Persons who meet the eligibility requirements and have read and accepted these Official Rules may go to Sponsor’s webpage to enter and subscribe to the newsletters of Sponsor, and to subscribe to receive SMS messages. Participants can gain (1) entry by opting in their email & phone number to participate in the giveaway. By submitting their information via the form, they are required to opt-in to all participating brand newsletters If you already are a subscriber of the Sponsor’s newsletter, and/or subscribed to received SMS messages, that will count toward your entry. By entering this Giveaway you agree to and accept these Official Rules. You may unsubscribe from either of the newsletters or SMS at any time by following the instructions in the email, which will not impact your entry into this sweepstakes.

5) Ineligible Entries. If Sponsor receives more than two (2) Giveaway entries as permitted for any entrant, including under variations of name or email address, Sponsor reserves the right to void all such entries. Sponsor is not responsible for late, lost, misdirected or scrambled entries. Incomplete or illegible entries will not be accepted. Entries by any automated process or bot, or by any third party, or web site or online service, including without limitation commercial promotion subscription notification or entering services, are ineligible and shall be void.

6) Selection of Winner. A random drawing will be conducted on or about  [Monday, October 19th 2026] from all eligible entries received. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. By participating, you agree that the decisions of Sponsor are final and binding in all matters relating to this Giveaway and you further agree that you release Sponsor from all liability concerning the Giveaway. All entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

7) Privacy and Communications. By submitting an entry, entrants acknowledge and agree that their information will be treated in accordance with Sponsor’s privacy policy:
https://firstlite.com/pages/privacy-policy

Entrants also agree that Sponsor may contact potential winner about the Giveaway, and may use winner’s name, city/state, likeness, biographical information, voice, or statements attributed to winner, for publication, advertising and promotional purposes in any media, without further consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law.

8) Prizes:
One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive the following prize package:

• First Lite – $1,000 gift card to shop at FirstLite.com; Whisper Down Jacket (MSRP $425.00); Whisper Down Pant (MSRP $425.00)

• MeatEater – Grocery Game Bags – Deer Set ($54.99); Vintage Whitetail Hat ($35.00); MeatEater Seasonings Variety Pack ($59.99); Collector’s Edition Trivia ($50.00); I’d Rather Be Hunting Huge Bucks Hoody ($60.00); MeatEater Nalgene ($17.00); MeatEater Trivia Hunting Travel Pack ($10.00); MeatEater Fish & Game Cookbook ($35.00); $200.00 MeatEater Store Gift Card

• DSD – Bedded Doe Decoy (MSRP $549.99)

• FHF Gear – Specter FOB, Airframe Harness Lite, and Specter M1 Rangefinder Pouch (total package MSRP $240.00)

• Phelps Game Calls – Whitetail Call Kit (MSRP $75.00)

• Crispi – Shimek (MSRP $425.00)

• Case Knives – Black Carbon Fiber CT2 Hunter with Leather Sheath ($172.99); Navy Blue Bone Sod Buster Jr. ($78.99)

• onX Hunt – 3-Year onX Hunt Elite Membership ($300.00 value)

• Moultrie – Three (3) EDGE 3 Cellular Trail Cameras in First Lite camo (total package MSRP $300.00)

• MTN OPS – $200.00 gift card

• SIG SAUER – ZULU6 Binoculars (MSRP $1,399.99); SIG Sawtooth Rifle with 16” barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor (MSRP $2,519.99)

• Mathews Archery – ARC 30 in Kodiak Brown (MSRP $1,459.00)

• Day Six Gear – One dozen arrows ($348.00); six (6) EVO broadheads ($234.00)

• LaCrosse Footwear – AlphaBurly Aero 800G Boots in First Lite Specter (MSRP $250.00); Alpha Deck Boots in winner’s choice of color (MSRP $140.00)

• Work Sharp – Ken Onion Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 Elite with Carry Case (MSRP $349.95); Guided Field Sharpener (MSRP $44.95)

• Pelican – 1750 Protector Case in OD Green (MSRP $359.96); CRATE 45L Case in Tan (MSRP $224.95)

• MEAT! – 1.5 HP Grinder ($929.99); 12" Chamber Vacuum Sealer ($1,199.95)

• Ranch Man Coffee – Coffee and merchandise package including two bags of First Lite Rut Roast, Full Draw with Whitetails Unlimited, Muley Roast with Mule Deer Foundation, tumbler, and additional merchandise (total package MSRP $125.00)

• Dometic – CFX5 55IM Powered Cooler, 55L (MSRP $1,200.00)

• Ollin – $500.00 gift card

• Tethrd – Phantom XP Saddle ($274.99); One Sticks – 4 Pack ($499.99); Predator V Platform – Regular ($189.99); Modular Saddle Pockets – Ranger ($94.99); 8mm Rope Starter Kit ($144.99); SYS Hauler ($29.99); Fold N Go ($21.99); Kushion XT ($34.99)

• Grilla Grills – Mammoth Vertical Smoker (MSRP $1,199.95)

• Mark Kenyon x Jordan Budd – Muzzleloader Whitetail Hunt (MSRP $5,000.00)

Grand Prize Gear List: MSRP Value $23,491.55

Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the Ultimate Whitetail Giveaway: Total: [$23,491.55]. All federal, state and local taxes and duties are the sole responsibility of the winner. Tax reporting required and winners must provide Sponsor with their social security number in order to comply with relevant tax reporting obligations. Prize and its components may not be transferred, substituted or redeemed for cash, except as expressly permitted in these Rules; provided, that Sponsor may substitute prize or any component of equal or greater value due to prize availability. In the event the winner is unable to accept the prize for any reason, and notifies Sponsor prior to  [Monday, October 26 2026], a new winner will be selected following the procedures outlined above.

9) Winner Notification and Verification. Sponsor will contact the potential winner at the email address provided with entry to assess eligibility. Within seven days of first attempted notification by Sponsor, potential winner will be required to reply with confirmation of receipt. Winners may be required to complete, sign and return an affidavit of eligibility, liability release and indemnification, a W-9 Tax form, a publicity release where allowed by law, as well as other documents that Sponsor may require. Failure to respond, of eligibility or to meet any requirement may result in prize forfeiture, and an alternate potential winner may be selected. Potential winner will be contacted by Sponsor in order to obtain required information to deliver the contest prizes, including but not limited to: name, contact info, shipping address. Failure to respond, or to meet any requirement may result in prize forfeiture, and an alternate potential winner may be selected.

10) Prize Restrictions.  The following conditions apply to the prize giveaway:

The winner must comply with all federal (U.S.), state and local laws and regulations pertaining to gun ownership, possession, transport and usage. Prize weapons will not be delivered to any state or area where such items are prohibited by law. If delivery, ownership, transport or usage of such weapons would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation, Sponsor may substitute an alternate prize item of equal or greater value at its sole discretion.

Prize [SIG Sawtooth Rifle (16” barrel) in 6.5 Creed] delivery to the winner shall be conducted through a federally licensed Federal Firearms License (FFL) dealer selected by the winner, in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. The winner must apply for and pass an FBI NICS form 4473 background check to receive possession of the firearm from the dealer. Sponsor is not responsible for federal decisions concerning passage of background check, choice of dealer or delivery of rifle to winner. 

11) Release and Other Conditions. By accepting the prize, winner agrees that Sponsor, Prize Providers and their respective officers, directors, employees, agents and successors (i) have no liability or responsibility for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind including personal injury or death resulting from the acceptance, possession or use of the prize and will be held harmless against any claims of liability arising directly or indirectly from the prize; and (ii) may use winner’s name, city/state, likeness, biographical information, voice, or statements attributed to winner, for publication, advertising and promotional purposes in any media, without additional consideration, where lawful.

12) Administration of Sweepstakes. Sponsor is not responsible for any computer or human error or interference which compromises the administration or proper play of the Sweepstakes. All federal, state, provincial, and local laws and regulations apply. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.

13) Winner’s List and Official Rules. For the winner's name or a copy of these Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your request to MeatEater Inc., 131 Discovery Dr, Bozeman, MT 59718 by  [Monday, October 26th 2026].

14) Giveaway is sponsored by MeatEater Inc., 131 Discovery Dr, Bozeman, MT 59718

15) Disputes. This promotion is governed by the laws of the United States and the State of Delaware, without respect to conflict of law doctrines. As a condition of participating in this Promotion, participants agree that any and all disputes which cannot be resolved between the parties, and causes of action arising out of or in connection with this Promotion, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, exclusively before a court located in Idaho having jurisdiction. Further, in any such dispute, under no circumstances will participants be permitted to obtain awards for, and hereby waive all rights to claim punitive, incidental or consequential damages, including attorneys’ fees, other than participant’s actual out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. costs associated with entering), and participant further waives all rights to have damages multiplied or increased.

16) In the event Sponsor is prevented from continuing with the Giveaway as contemplated or by any event beyond its control, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, epidemic / pandemic, earthquake, explosion, labor dispute or strike, act of God or public enemy, satellite or equipment failure, riot or civil disturbance, terrorist threat or activity, war (declared or undeclared) or any federal, state, or local government law, order, or regulation, public health crisis, order of any court or jurisdiction, or other cause not reasonably within Sponsor’s control (each a “Force Majeure” event or occurrence), then subject to any governmental approval which may be required, Sponsor shall have the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Giveaway. In the event the Giveaway is terminated for any reason, and to the extent feasible, Sponsor may award the prizes via random drawing from among all valid entries received up to the time of the action taken by the Sponsor.

17) MeatEater Inc. will share all entry email addresses with participating partners who will be supplying contest prizes. All persons who enter the sweepstakes understand and agree to having their submission information shared with these participating partners. By entering, participants agree that MeatEater partner brands including First Lite, Phelps Game Calls, FHF Gear, MeatEater & DSD, may use their contact information for marketing and promotional purposes, email, SMS, etc.

18) Privacy and Communications. By submitting an entry, entrants agree that Sponsor may share their contact information with the Prize Providers, and Sponsor and Prize Providers may send the entrants emails with newsletters and information about promotions and offers. Each promotional email will include instructions to opt out of receiving future promotional emails. Except as otherwise may be stated in these Official Rules, information collected in connection with this Giveaway will be used in accordance with Sponsor’s or Prize Providers’ privacy policies, as applicable. By submitting an entry, entrants agree to the privacy policies of Sponsor and all Prize Providers..

Entrants also agree that Sponsor may contact potential winner(s) about the Sweepstakes, and may use winner’s name, city/state, likeness, biographical information, voice, or statements attributed to winner (if true), for publication, advertising and promotional purposes in any media, without further consideration, notification or permission, unless prohibited by law. 

Hunt Package Details: 

Mark Kenyon X Jordan Budd — Muzzleloader Whitetail Hunt 

 

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HUNT OVERVIEW

Join Mark Kenyon for a fully guided muzzleloader whitetail hunt at Running Water Hunting, hosted by outfitter Jordan Budd. This is a 5-day, 4-night December hunt during the muzzleloader season — one of the most exciting times to be in a whitetail stand. Lodging and meals are fully included.

TAG INFORMATION — IMPORTANT

This hunt requires a state-issued draw tag in Nebraska. The tag is obtained through a public draw process. Historically, leftover tags are available after the draw, meaning tag availability is strong. However, if the winner does not draw or obtain a tag for the 2027 season, the hunt will roll over to the 2028 season at no penalty. 2028 hunt dates will be determined by MeatEater and Running Water Hunting upon 2027 draw results. 

Upon confirmation of the winner, MeatEater will contact the winner to outline the tag application and hunt planning process.

 

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RESTRICTIONS 

• Winner is responsible for obtaining their own state hunting license and applicable muzzleloader/deer tag. This hunt is in a draw unit; if the winner does not draw a tag for December 2027, the hunt rolls over to December 2028.

• Transportation to/from the hunting location is not included. You are responsible for your own travel arrangements, including flights or driving, as well as transportation to and from Running Water Hunting.

• Firearms, ammunition, personal gear, meat processing, taxidermy, and shipping are not included.

• Hunt dates are fixed: December 1–5, 2027 (subject to rollover provision above).

• Standard ranch safety rules and liability waivers apply. Hunter education requirements apply per state regulations.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• Cancellations made prior to the hunt start date result in forfeited prize with no refund or transfer available.

• If the winner fails to draw a tag for 2027, the hunt automatically rolls over to December 2028 with no action required.

Upon winning, contact meateater@themeateater.com to claim and schedule your hunt.