Competition Overview
Competitions are held at a regional branch level with the best entries submitted to the "nationals". Nationals are held every year at conference (June, July or August). Contact your branch if you would like to enter.
The categories are:
- Antler, Horn and Tusk
- Photographic and film
- Literary
- Target Shooting
- Special Awards including Young Deerstalker of The Year
Full competition details and rules can be read here.
Competition Entry Forms
All entries must be received by 5pm, Friday 3rd July 2026
You can find a copy of the Competition Rules here.
Download Entry Forms by clicking the links below:
AHT (Antler, Horn & Tusk) Entry Form
Option A) Photographic and Film Entry ONLINE Form (preferred)
Option B) Photographic and Film Entry Form (paper copy)
Young Deerstalkers of the Year Entry Form (must be submitted by your committee)
All physical forms are to be emailed to office@deerstalkers.org.nz or posted to:
PO Box 12015, Thorndon Wellington 6144
ATTN: NZDA National Competitions
AHT heads are to be posted to the address provided on the AHT Entry Form above.
