MAY THE BEST TURKEY WIN!
We are hosting our second annual Shooter’s Choice Turkey Competition, and it’s going to be bigger than ever! There are 3 different ways to win, submitting a top 3 bird, submitting any bird and winning a weekly draw. 2026 will have our biggest prizes yet, you wont want to miss out!
Registration will begin April 9th, and you will have from April 25th-May 31st, 2026, to submit your bird. Turkeys will be scored on weight, spur length and beard length, measured in person by Shooter’s Choice staff. The 3 successful hunters with the highest-scoring turkeys scored on the NWTF scale at Shooter’s Choice will win a Shooter’s Choice gift card of up to $750. We will also be giving away amazing prizes in our 5 weekly draws every Thursday throughout turkey season for anyone who purchased a sticker. Not to mention the great prizes for our 2 successful hunter draws for anyone who submitted a turkey, in person or online.
THE RULES:
As a requirement, each participant must purchase a Turkey competition sticker from Shooter’s Choice for $25.00 to participate and will automatically be entered into the 5 weekly draws (or however many are left if they enter after turkey season starts). Each participant who submits a turkey must also have a valid Ontario turkey tag for 2026 that Shooter’s Choice confirms matches the name on the submitted contestant.
To make it fair, hunters must be registered for the competition 24 hours before shooting their bird for it to count. You can bring your bird in to be measured at Shooter’s Choice any time during store hours (as well as Sundays 12pm-3pm and Mondays 9am-3pm) or submit it online. The 3 largest birds by NWTF standards measured by Shooter’s Choice staff will each win one of the top 3 prizes. Those who email their submission will be entered into the successful hunter draws. Email [email protected] with the subject of [Turkey Competition 2026 Entry] to submit online. Only one bird per license per entry. (Secondary tags require secondary entry)
LEADERBOARD
LEADERBOARD
| RANK | NAME | NWTF SCORE | WEIGHT | LEFT SPUR LENGTH | RIGHT SPUR LENGTH | BEARD LENGTH |
| 1 | Rob V | 75.25 | 23 | 1.5625 | 1.5625 | 10.5 |
| 2 | Martin D | 72.0625 | 23.48 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 9.3 |
| 3 | Adam T | 71 | 18.3 | 1.75 | 1.625 | 9.5 |
| 4 | Rob V | 67 | 22.8 | 1.25 | 1.375 | 9 |
| 5 | Mathew B | 66.5625 | 24.58 | 1 | 1.4 | 9 |
| 6 | Martin D | 66.4375 | 21.72 | 1.25 | 1.25 | 9.875 |
| 7 | Alex S | 65.375 | 21.38 | 0.8 | 1 | 13 |
| 8 | Travis M | 64.125 | 23.14 | 1.1 | 1 | 10 |
| 9 | Eric W | 64 | 25.02 | 1 | 1 | 9.5 |
| 10 | Tyron L | 63.75 | 22.16 | 1 | 1.0625 | 10.5 |
| 11 | John B | 61.8750 | 21.16 | 1 | 1.125 | 9.75 |
| 12 | Roger D | 61.75 | 21.38 | 1 | 0.9375 | 10.5 |
| 13 | Rob W | 61.6875 | 25.46 | 0.875 | 1 | 8.75 |
| 14 | Rick M | 61.5625 | 20.72 | 1 | 1 | 10.4375 |
| 15 | Mike G | 61.125 | 21.16 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 16 | Carl L | 61.0625 | 21.06 | 1.25 | 1 | 8.5 |
| 17 | Evan H | 59.125 | 18.52 | 1.0625 | 1 | 10 |
| 18 | Bruce A P | 57 | 18.52 | 1.0625 | 1.1875 | 8 |
| 19 | Neil C | 54.875 | 18.18 | 0.875 | 0.875 | 9.625 |
| 20 | Jordan W | 53.6250 | 20.5 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 9.0625 |
| 21 | Andrew V | 52.8125 | 18.84 | 0.75 | .5625 | 10.375 |
| 22 | Roger D | 20.3125 | 13.22 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 |
Weekly Draw Prizes:
Successful Hunter Draw Prizes:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Each participant is allowed one turkey per entry for up to 2 turkeys total (As per Ontario hunting regulations). But you absolutely may purchase more than 2 entry’s for a higher chance of winning the weekly draws. More purchases does not increase your chances or submissions to the successful hunter draws or top 3 birds.
If you are able to bring your bird to the store, come in any time the store is open (and extra hours on Sundays and Mondays). When you arrive please leave your bird outside or in your car and either call the store or go in to speak to an employee in Shooter’s Choice and someone will come out to measure your bird.
Store Hours:
Tuesday: 10am – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 12pm-3pm
Monday: 9am-3pm
***Please note Sunday and Monday hours are only for turkey weight ins, the store will not be open. (On Sunday if there are no employees at the store check unit 4 in the warehouse next door.)
Store Phone Number: 519-746-8139
No problem, turkeys not weighted at the store can still be submitted into the successful hunter draw via email to [email protected]. Put [Turkey Contest 2026 Entry] in the subject and include:
- a photo of your turkey
- a photo of you with your turkey
- a clear picture of your notched tag
- your legal name (as seen on your Ontario Turkey Tag)
- your phone number
Any part of the bird that has been removed or fallen off during harvesting will not count towards its score, to ensure accuracy.
If someone wins a firearm prize but does not posses a valid PAL 70% of the prizes value will be substituted for a Shooter’s Choice gift card.
Email [email protected] with questions
***Participants must follow MNR regulations for harvesting turkey. No purchase necessary. To win a top 3 prize turkeys must be weighed and scored by Shooter’s Choice employees at the store the final decision will be made by Shooters Choice. Participants must be entered before weighing in a turkey. One turkey weigh-in per entry, up to two entries per person. Open to all Ontario residents. Winners must answer a skill testing question. Some prizes require a valid PAL if a winner does not posses a valid PAL 70% of the prizes value can be substituted for a Shooter’s Choice gift card. Please note: by entering your turkey via email, you are agreeing to the possible use of the picture submitted of you and your turkey on our social media accounts. Details are subject to change.