Media Award Finalists for 2018 and 2019

2018 Award

“#PROJECTELK” by  Jason Matzinger

#ProjectElk is the story of the origins, science, and evolution behind conservation, and the question around whether hunters are the earth's true conservationists, with interviews with hunters, biologists, wildlife experts and diverse perspectives on this pivotal topic. Follow along on this epic journey alongside one of North America's most majestic creatures, the Rocky Mountain Elk.

Available on YouTube and Amazon Prime


2019 Award

“Stars in the Sky” by Steven Rinella

In 2019, the first year to have voting by 2% Regional Committee Members, 'Stars in the Sky' by Steven Rinella took home the award. The film addresses hunting from both a cultural and historical context, along with personal reflections from hunters on their connection to the land and food sourcing.

Available on Netflix.