Entries are now OPEN!

Entry forms are due January 12, 2026. Competitors will be notified by January 21, 2026 if selected to compete.

Membership applications must be paid and signed before the competition.

Terms of the Rookie Competition:

• Competitors may not turn 25 prior to January 1, 2026

• Competitors may not have previously competed in Stihl.

• Limited to the top 21 men and top 15 women entered.

• All rookie competitors must submit a resume. This can be completed several ways:

  • Event - Competition - Size - Species - Time - Head Judge or show organizer (this may only be done for professional competitions)

  • Video resume listing event, size, and species..

  • Combination of the above.

  • Resume may be sent to darkhorselumberjackshows@gmail.com

Click here for the Rookie Entry Form.