$100,000 Tag Team Whitetail Challenge
October 30 – November 8, 2026 | Southern Ohio 15 Teams. 9 Days. The Rut. Interested in Signing up?$100,000 on the line. 15 teams. 9 full days in the heart of the rut on untouched Southern Ohio ground.
This is one of the most serious—and most exciting—whitetail competitions ever put together. It’s also going to be one of the most fun weeks of your season.
Event Details
Dates: October 30 – November 8, 2026
Location: Southern Ohio
Teams: 15 total
Team Entry: $20,000
Prize Pool
1st Place: $100,000
2nd Place: $30,000
3rd Place: $20,000
What Makes This Different
- Reserved land with zero hunting pressure all year
- Known for mature Ohio whitetail
- Full media team on-site with daily content
- Hunt alongside top names in the outdoor industry
Media Coverage
A full professional media team will be on-site capturing the entire event.
- Daily social media content
- Nightly interviews
- Long-form video production
The cameras will be there when the moment happens.
Limited Availability
Only 15 teams total.
We are reaching out privately before this goes public. Once announced, spots are expected to fill quickly.
Confirmed Competitors
Ryan Newman (NASCAR)
Matt Busbice (Outdoor Personality)
Contact
Kenny Zuspan
Phone: 740-508-0056
Email: Contact
How It Works
The Draw
On Day 1, every team draws their property at random. Each team receives exclusive access to approximately 200 acres of Southern Ohio hunting ground.
Properties include wooded terrain, oak flats, ridge lines, and thickets. Each one is fully set up with food plots, feeders, box blinds, multiple treestands, and trail cameras already in place.
At the time of the draw, you’ll receive login access to your trail cameras along with months of deer activity photos. This gives you a strong starting point—but during the rut, new bucks can show up at any time.
OnX pins will also be provided so you know exactly where everything is located on your property.
The Hunt
You and your partner will have 9 full days to hunt during peak rut conditions.
Every property is fully set up before arrival, but you’re free to hunt however you prefer—bring your own gear, saddle hunt, or use the provided setups.
Lodging and meals are included. You’ll be housed within 30 minutes of your property, with a main lodge where everyone gathers each night.
The Experience
This is more than just a competition.
It’s 9 days in the rut on some of the best unpressured whitetail ground in Ohio, surrounded by serious hunters and big names in the industry.
The lodge. The stories. The connections. And a real chance to tag the biggest buck of your life.
Scoring
All deer are professionally scored on-site by a certified scorer.
The team with the two highest combined gross scores wins $100,000.
Bonus Competitions
Sponsor-driven side competitions will run throughout the event with additional prize money on the line.
This includes a dedicated award for Best Moment on Film.