Huntin' Fool 2024 Early Spring Membership Drive Sweepstakes Official Rules
(“Official Rules”)
By participating in the
Huntin’ Fool 2024 Early Spring Membership Drive Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”), you (“entrant” or “you”) agree to abide by and be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects and not subject to appeal.
1. ELIGIBILITY. The Sweepstakes is offered and open only to legal residents of the United States of America and the District of Columbia (U.S.), excluding Florida, New York, and Washington, and legal residents of Canada, excluding Quebec, each of whom is a trial or paid member of Huntin’ Fool. Void elsewhere and where prohibited by law. On or before February 1, 2024, each entrant must be at least 21 years or older and have a valid hunter safety number and/or valid hunting license. Employees, directors, and officers of Huntin’ Fool and its affiliates, subsidiaries, suppliers as well as the immediate family members (spouse, parents, siblings, and children) and/or those living in the same household of each such employee, director, or officer are not eligible to participate in the Sweepstakes. Trial membership is free. To become a Huntin’ Fool trial member, please visit
www.huntinfool.com/member/account-only .
2. SPONSOR. The Sponsor of the Sweepstakes is Your Dream Hunt, LLC., PO Box 250, Cedar City, UT 84721 (“Huntin’ Fool” or “Sponsor”).
3. SWEEPSTAKES PERIOD. There are two (2) Sweepstakes entry periods, which begin and end at the corresponding times (all times are Mountain Time (“MT”)) as set forth below (each, an “Entry Period”). No purchase is necessary to enter or win. A purchase does not increase the chances of winning. Mail-in entries must be received in office 15 days prior to period end time to allow for processing. For each Entry Period, a random drawing will occur on approximately the corresponding drawing date set forth below.
| Prize |
Start Time |
End Time |
| Platinum Prize #1 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT April 2, 2024 |
| Platinum Prize #2 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT February 29, 2024 |
| Platinum Prize #3 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT April 2, 2024 |
| Gold Prize #1 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT April 2, 2024 |
| Gold Prize #2 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT February 29, 2024 |
| Gold Prize #3 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT April 2, 2024 |
| Silver Prize #1 |
12:01AM MT February 1, 2024 |
11:59PM MT April 2, 2024 |
4. PRIZES AND ODDS OF WINNING. The Sponsor will award seven (7) prizes (each, a “Prize”). The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of Prizes is $183,878.00 USD. A full description of each Prize, and associated ARV can be found on the last page of these Official Rules and on Sponsor’s website, available at
www.huntinfool.com. Entrants must submit their entries in accordance with these Official Rules. No purchase is necessary to win. The odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. It is expressly understood that Sponsor is under no obligation to the entrants, potential winners, and winners, other than as expressly set forth herein.
5. ENTRY FOR SWEEPSTAKES. There are five (5) methods of entry:
(a) New Member Referral Method: Refer a new member with a new address who purchases an annual membership to Huntin’ Fool between February 1, 2024 and April 2, 2024, and the referrer/purchaser will each receive a credit, set forth below, to be used towards the 2024 Early Spring Membership Drive, for entries into the prizes of their choice. Entries for this entry method are not valid until the new member’s or purchasing member’s credit card or check is processed. Sponsor is not responsible for technical or human malfunctions of any kind in processing credit cards and checks.
| Membership Type |
Credit |
| All-Access Membership |
$50 |
| Printed Membership |
$50 |
| One-on-One Membership |
$50 |
| Digital Membership |
$25 |
(b) Gift A New Member Method: Purchase an annual membership to Huntin’ Fool on behalf of a new member with a new address between February 1, 2024 and April 2, 2024, and the purchaser will receive a credit, set forth below, to be used towards the 2024 Early Spring Membership Drive. Entries for this entry method are not valid until the new member’s or purchasing member’s credit card or check is processed. Sponsor is not responsible for technical or human malfunctions of any kind in processing credit cards and checks.
| Membership Type |
Credit |
| All-Access Membership |
$150 |
| Printed Membership |
$100 |
| One-on-One Membership |
$100 |
| Digital Membership |
$50 |
(c) Online Purchase Method: Access the Huntin’ Fool website at
www.huntinfool.com, select the desired Prize and provide the required information as instructed to complete the purchase of the entry. Entries for this entry method are not valid until the member’s credit card or check is processed. Sponsor is not responsible for technical or human malfunctions of any kind in processing credit cards and checks.
(d) Telephone Purchase Method: Call Sponsor at (435) 865-1020, Monday – Friday (excluding U.S. holidays) between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm MT, provide all requested information from the customer service representative concerning your purchase of the entry, including desired payment method. Entries for this entry method are not valid until the member’s credit card or check is processed. Sponsor is not responsible for technical or human malfunctions of any kind in processing credit cards and checks.
(e) Free Mail-In Method: On a 4.5"x6" postcard in blue ink, hand print your full name, hunter education number (or the Canadian equivalent) with issuing state/province and issuing state/province agency phone number for verification purposes, complete home address including zip code, home telephone number with area code, email address (if available), and the Prize Tier and Prize Title you want that entry into and mail it to: Huntin’ Fool Membership Drive, 2024 Early Spring, PO Box 250, Cedar City, UT 84721. One (1) entry into the Sweepstakes per card. Sponsor is not responsible for any lost, incomplete, illegible, late, mutilated, or misdirected entries. Mail-In entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and none will be acknowledged or returned.
For the entry methods described in Sections 5(a), 5(b), 5(c), and 5(d) above, entrants may purchase individual entries for which the entrant will receive one (1) entry per purchase for the chance to win the Prize. Entrants also have the option to purchase: a package for which the entrant will receive six (6) entries. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to void any and all entries of an entrant who Sponsor believes has attempted to tamper with or impair the administration, security, fairness, or proper play of this Sweepstakes, and to cancel the Sweepstakes. All entries become the exclusive property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. “Platinum entries” refer to entries for Prizes that are designated as Platinum Prizes, “Gold entries” refer to entries for Prizes that are designated as Gold Prizes, “Silver entries” refer to entries for Prizes that are designated as Silver Prizes as described on the Huntin’ Fool website, in the Huntin’ Fool magazine, and in these Official Rules. Limit of 60 Platinum entries, 60 Gold entries, and 30 Silver entries received per sweepstake period for any method of entry. Any entry in excess of 60 Platinum entries, 60 Gold entries, and 30 Silver entries will be declared void and ineligible to win.
6. DRAWING AND AWARD. The Schedule for the Prize drawings is as follows:
| Prize |
Drawing Date |
| Platinum Prize #1 |
April 5, 2024 |
| Platinum Prize #2 |
March 5, 2024 |
| Platinum Prize #3 |
April 5, 2024 |
| Gold Prize #1 |
April 5, 2024 |
| Gold Prize #2 |
March 5, 2024 |
| Gold Prize #3 |
April 5, 2024 |
| Silver Prize #1 |
April 5, 2024 |
On each of the drawing dates listed above, potential winners will be selected from among all eligible entries received for the corresponding Prize number. A list of these potential winners will be published on www.huntinfool.com. Sponsor’s staff will attempt to contact these potential winners using the telephone number provided by such potential winner for up to three (3) weeks following the date of the drawing for the respective Prize. If a potential winner is found to be ineligible or not in compliance with these Official Rules or declines to accept his or her Prize, or if Sponsor is unable to contact such person within three (3) weeks of the respective drawing date, the Prize will be forfeited and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion, that Prize may be awarded to an alternate entrant for that Prize, selected at random. Each winner may be required to furnish proof of identification and hunting license to determine eligibility. Before being declared an official winner, a potential winner may be required to execute and return a Declaration or Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability & Publicity Release and applicable tax documentation no later than ten (10) business days after the time such forms are postmarked as having been sent by Sponsor or that potential winner will forfeit his or her Prize. RESIDENTS OF CANADA: Before being declared a winner, a potential winner who is a resident of Canada must first correctly answer, without assistance of any kind, whether mechanical or otherwise, a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be completed at a mutually convenient time by telephone. If a selected entrant cannot be reached within three (3) weeks of the respective drawing date or fails to answer the question correctly, he or she will forfeit the opportunity to win and an alternate entrant will be selected as described above. If the Prize can be shipped, the Prize will be shipped to the winner within three (3) weeks of Sponsor’s receipt and verification of any and all required paperwork from the potential winner. If the Prize is a guided hunt, Sponsor will send a confirmation email, including instructions on how to redeem the Prize, to the winner and the respective hunt guide/outfitter within three (3) weeks of Sponsor’s receipt and verification of any and all required paperwork from the potential winner. All expenses not stated herein as part of the Prize are the Prize winner’s responsibility. Please review the description of each Prize for additional details on expenses. Potential winners have the right to forfeit any Prize, which forfeiture must be done in a signed writing. If a potential winner forfeits a Prize, that Prize may be awarded to an alternate entrant for that Prize, selected at random. To the extent the award of any Prize is prohibited by law in the applicable jurisdiction, Sponsor will award an alternate prize of Sponsor’s choice of equal value to the potential winner of such Prize.
7. TAXES AND TRAVEL COSTS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE WINNERS. Winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes, fees, or other costs, including, without limitation, any travel or transportation costs, associated with the receipt and use of any Prize.
8. GENERAL CONDITIONS. Prizes are transferable, but are not redeemable for cash and there are no substitutions for any Prizes; however, Sponsor reserves the right to substitute Prizes of equal or greater value. If the winner of a Prize transfers the Prize, the winner and the transferee are responsible for filing any and all taxes and/or paperwork required, including executing and returning a Declaration or Affidavit of Eligibility/Liability & Publicity Release, to execute such transfer. Sponsor is not responsible for and the winners will not receive the difference, if any, between the actual value of the prize at the time of award and the ARV stated in these Official Rules or in any Sweepstakes-related correspondence or materials. In the event a Prize cannot be utilized or transferred, Huntin’ Fool will buy back the hunt at fifty percent (50%) of the ARV, to be paid on the same payment schedule that the prize is set upon; or will help to sell the Prize for a twenty percent (20%) commission of the ARV with proper timely notification. The depiction of the Prizes in any advertising or promotional materials may not reflect the actual Prizes delivered to the winners.
9. CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION.
(a) By entering, you (i) acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules including all eligibility requirements, and (ii) agree to be bound by the decisions of Sponsor which shall be final and binding in all matters relating to this Sweepstakes. Entrants who have not complied with these Official Rules are subject to disqualification and their entries will be void.
(b) If a dispute arises regarding who submitted an online entry, the entry will be deemed to be submitted by the authorized account holder or email address provided at time of entry and he/she must comply with these Official Rules. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization responsible for assigning email addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email address.
(c) Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any entrant’s registration in the Sweepstakes if Sponsor determines or suspects that the entrant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other fraudulent, deceptive or unfair playing practices. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel, modify, or suspend this Sweepstakes at any time if fraud, technical failures, or any other errors or other causes corrupt the administration, security, integrity, or proper play of the Sweepstakes. In the event of cancellation, Sponsor will select potential winners from among all eligible entries received up to the time of such cancellation, in a manner determined by Sponsor to be fair, appropriate, and consistent with these Official Rules.
(d) Sponsor does not warrant that access to the Sweepstakes will be uninterrupted. Sponsor is not responsible for any problems that may arise, including but not limited to: (i) lost, interrupted, inaccessible or unavailable networks, servers, satellites, websites, or other connection, availability or accessibility problems arising in connection with or over the course of the Sweepstakes; or (ii) failed communications or communications that are jumbled, scrambled, delayed, or misdirected computer, telephone, or cable transmissions or hardware or software malfunctions, failures, or difficulties; or (iii) failure of personal computers and/or software and hardware configurations, any technical malfunctions, failures, or difficulties, printing errors, clerical, typographical, or other errors in connection with the administration of the Sweepstakes, the processing of mail or entries, the offering or announcement of the Prize or in any Prize notification documents; or (iv) any other errors of any kind relating to or in connection with the Sweepstakes, whether human, mechanical, clerical, electronic, or technical in nature; or (v) the incorrect or inaccurate capture of information, or the failure to capture any information in connection with the Sweepstakes; or (vi) damage to a user’s system occasioned by participation in this Sweepstakes or downloading any information necessary to participate in this Sweepstakes.
10. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY. Sponsor and each person or entity supplying Prizes awarded under this Sweepstakes and their respective affiliates, employees, officers, directors, shareholders, agents, representatives, successors, assigns, and licensees (“Released Parties”) shall not be liable for any property loss, damage, personal injury, or death or any claims based on publicity rights, defamation, or invasion of privacy, resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or from the acceptance or use of the Prize awarded. Any dispute shall be resolved individually without resort to any form of class action. As a condition of entering, you agree to release the Released Parties from any and all liability, loss, or damage incurred with respect to participating in the Sweepstakes or the awarding, receipt, possession, and/or use or misuse of any Prize or any travel or activity related thereto; and that under no circumstances will you be permitted to obtain awards for, and you hereby waive all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages (other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses) from Sponsor, and in no event will you be entitled to receive attorneys' fees or court costs. Some jurisdictions may not allow certain limitations on damages, so some of these restrictions may not apply to you.
11. LIABILITY/PUBLICITY RELEASE. If a potential winner or transferee fails to execute an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within ten (10) days of Sponsor issuing such affidavit and release and prior to receipt of the respective Prize, the potential winner or transferee forfeits the Prize. Except where prohibited by law, by submitting an entry and participating in this Sweepstakes, an entrant hereby irrevocably transfers, grants, and assigns to the Sponsor, its affiliates, and its respective successors, assigns, and licensees (unless prohibited by law), the worldwide right in perpetuity to use entrant’s name, address (city and state/province of residence), likeness, voice, photograph, and statements relating to the Sweepstakes or Sponsor in any and all media for any advertising and promotional purposes without additional notification or compensation, as well as on the Sponsor’s website in connection with this Sweepstakes and other promotions, and hereby releases Sponsor and any entity acting on behalf of Sponsor from any liability with respect thereto.
12. All potential winners must fill out all appropriate paperwork prior to receiving a firearm. Potential winners of guided hunt Prizes must execute the respective outfitting organization’s safety and liability agreements and fulfill any other of the outfitter’s requirements before participating in the hunt. Failure to properly execute such paperwork may result in potential winner forfeiting the Prize in Sponsor’s sole discretion.
13. GOVERNING LAW. All issues and questions concerning the construction, validity, interpretation, and enforceability of these Official Rules, or the rights and obligations of entrant and Sponsor in connection with the Sweepstakes, shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of Utah, without regard to conflicts of law principles. All entrants consent to the jurisdiction and venue of the appropriate state or federal court located in Utah.
14. PRIVACY POLICY. Information collected from entrants is subject to Sponsor’s Privacy Policy, which can be found at
www.huntinfool.com/privacy-policy. Entrants should be aware that Sponsor may be collecting non-public, personally-identifiable information about them in connection with the operation of the Sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is hosted on servers in the United States, and the personal information entrants provide may therefore also be subject to laws of the United States. Subject to applicable law, Sponsor and Sponsor’s agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, representatives, or service providers may use entrants’ personal information submitted with entry for purposes of Prize fulfillment and/or for future marketing by Sponsor, such as to notify them of a product or Sweepstakes that Sponsor thinks may be of interest. Sponsor will not sell personal information submitted with entry to third parties.
15. PRECEDENCE. In the event of any conflict with any Sweepstakes details contained in these Official Rules and Sweepstakes details contained in other Sweepstakes materials (including, without limitation, any point of sale, online or print advertising), the details of the Sweepstakes as set forth in these Official Rules shall prevail.
16. INFORMATION. A copy of these Official Rules can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Huntin’ Fool 2024 Early Spring Membership Drive - Rules Request, PO Box 250, Cedar City, UT 84721. A membership and Sweepstakes entry packet may be obtained by calling 435-865-1020 and requesting a membership and Sweepstakes entry packet. The packet can also be obtained by following the appropriate hyperlink and instructions on www.huntinfool.com. A list of the official winners can be obtained by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Huntin’ Fool 2024 Early Spring Membership Drive - Winners List, PO Box 250, Cedar City, UT 84721. Vermont residents may omit return postage.
Entrants are hereby authorized to copy these Official Rules on the condition that it will be for the entrant’s personal use and not for any commercial purpose whatsoever.
| Prize Tier |
Prize Title |
Prize Description |
ARV |
Prize Dates |
Prize Details |
| Platinum Prize #1 |
2025 All-Inclusive British Columbia Stone Sheep Hunt |
This is a small family run operation with Huntin’ Fool Adventures Endorsed Outfitter HFA280 located in the remote, pristine mountains of Northern British Columbia. They only accept a limited number of hunters each year to ensure that top quality animals are harvested each season. The remote location of the hunting area guarantees that there is very little to no pressure from resident hunters. This, combined with the conservation and preservation of the high-quality animals roaming through the area, allows clients to have a highly successful, personalized once-in-a-lifetime hunting experience. This hunt is offered as either a horseback or backpack style hunt, depending on the client’s request. If the client hunts for the duration of their hunt and does not have an opportunity to harvest a legal Stone Sheep, the client can return and hunt again for a small fee. When a Sheep is harvested on the return hunt, there will be a small harvest fee due. If a client has an opportunity at harvesting a legal ram and unfortunately misses, this "return and hunt" policy does not apply. All charter flights, GST tax, and license fees are included with this hunt. |
$82,000.00 USD |
08/13/25 – 08/24/25 |
Winner is responsible for travel to Dease Lake, BC, Wildlife Preservation Fund Fee ($250), and gratuities.
|
| Platinum Prize #2 |
2024 Alaska Trophy Moose Hunt |
If you have ever dreamt of taking a trophy Alaska/Yukon Moose, then you do not want to miss out on this hunt with HFA Endorsed Outfitter HFA002. This is a 1x1, 10-day remote fly-in hunt. It is a spot and stalk style from your remote tent camp on open ridges in Western Alaska. All bush flights in and out of the field along with all meals and lodging will be provided. The moose population in this area is over objective, and you can expect to see multiple bulls during the duration of the hunt. The outfitter and crew maintain a very high success rate on bulls in the 60-65”+ range! Membership Drive Hunt Winners have been 100% on this hunt in the past. |
$34,500.00 USD |
08/31/24 – 09/10/24 |
Winner is responsible for travel to Bethel, AK, Moose tag ($800), license fee ($160), and gratuities.
|
| Platinum Prize #3 |
2025 Hosted Argentina Red Stag Hunt Package for 2 |
Join Huntin’ Fool on a hosted Argentina Red Stag hunt with HFA Endorsed Outfitter HFA251 with a $10,000 credit per hunter. This outfitter is well connected in the Patagonia region Argentina and has been providing quality hunts for many years. They have a large and healthy population of many big game species. The target will be for Red Stag with options of both free-range or an estate hunt for the winners. This hunt will take place in April of 2025 during the “Roar” season. of Argentina is well known for being home to the largest “free-range” Red Stags in the world. The lodges come with luxury double rooms with private bathrooms, minibar, and all of the comforts of home. Either chef-prepared meals or homemade meals will be served four times a day. You will experience some of the traditional dishes and some of the best wines in the world that Argentina is famous for. Non-hunting guests can attend for $450 per day. The credit for this hosted hunt can be used towards the winner and companion's hunt package, any trophy fees, and/or travel expenses. |
$20,000.00 USD |
04/2025 Exact Dates TBD |
Winner is responsible for travel to La Pampa, Argentina (approx. $2,000 round trip), optional trophy fees, export fees, and gratuities.
|
| Gold Prize #1 |
2025 New Mexico Unit 36 Rifle Elk Hunt |
Join HFA Endorsed Outfitter HFA091 in Southeast New Mexico in unit 36 for an action-packed rifle hunt. They hunt around the borders of one of New Mexico's famed Indian Reservations for some of the best Elk hunting found in the state. The area consistently produces bulls in the 280” to 320” class. As a 1 on 1 guided hunt, this outfitter has assured us that every client has the best hunt possible within their control. The elevations vary between 6,000 feet up to 11,000 feet, with a wide variety of cover from thick pinyon juniper and open meadows in the lower country to tall pine and aspen in the high country. This outfitter and crew of guides are believed to be second to none when it comes to knowing the country and where the Elk tend to frequent most. A unit 36 landowner voucher will be provided by the outfitter to the winner of this hunt. |
$15,500.00 USD |
10/2025 Exact Dates TBD |
Winner is responsible for travel to Southeast NM, license and tags fees ($852), 6.0% tax, and gratuities.
|
| Gold Prize #2 |
2024 Montana Private Land Mule Deer Hunt for 2 |
Join HFA Endorsed Outfitter HFA138 for prime rut dates in 2024 on a 5-day, 2x1 high success Mule Deer hunt. They have exclusive hunting access on several private ranches in Central Montana with exceptional hunting. With years of responsible management, these animals are not only quality, they are in quantity. You will enjoy a great hunting experience on private land along with excellent accommodations and home-cooked food! The terrain in this area is made of mountains with broken timber, rolling sage flats, agriculture fields, timbered coulees, and grasslands. With vast, open country, you will spend a lot of time covering ground glassing for Deer. With proper management and a healthy population, hunters can expect to see multiple Deer each day. This is a great hunt for a chance at 150-170”+ type bucks. Past Membership Drive Hunt Winners have experienced 100% success on this hunt! |
$15,000.00 USD |
11/19/24 – 11/25/24 |
Winner is responsible for travel to Central MT, Deer combo license ($741.50 each), and gratuities.
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| Gold Prize #3 |
2024 Utah Private Land Antelope Hunt for 2 |
Huntin’ Fool Adventures Endorsed Outfitter HFA081 has years of experience guiding hunters and has enjoyed sharing their knowledge with many clients over the years. They have maintained a high success rate and are willing to help their customers through every step of the process to ensure they will be satisfied with their hunting experience with them. This Antelope hunt takes place on their exclusive Utah CWMU with guaranteed tags. This CWMU is 35,000 acres and is known to produce Antelope in the 70-80” range. These any weapon hunts are 1x1, lasting for 5 days, and will include the services of a professional guide, meals, and comfortable ranch house lodging. This is a very easy hunt that can be enjoyed by all, including those with disabilities. Season dates run September 1-October 31. |
$11,000.00 USD |
09/2024 – 10/2024 Exact Dates TBD |
Winner is responsible for travel to Central UT, tag and license fees ($491 each), and gratuities.
|
| Silver Prize #1 |
Gear Fool Swarovski Optik Package |
Enhance your field experiences for years to come with this premier Swarovski Optik package from Gear Fool! When that hunt you've been waiting so long for finally comes along, depart the trailhead with confidence knowing you have some of the highest-quality optics available with you. Included in this prize is the Swarovski NL Pure 12x42 Binoculars and the Swarovski ATC 17-40x56 Spotting Scope. Desired by many and owned by few, say hello to the clearest glassing experience possible while locating the animals otherwise overlooked! |
$5878.00 USD |
N/A |
Winner is responsible to glass for big bucks and bulls and enjoy their new glass! |
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