Deadline & FAQ
Winner announced on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
No purchase is necessary. Work must be done on qualifying properties (2–35 acres, Colorado mountains, wildfire‑risk areas).
Who can enter?
Owners of 2–35 acres in Grand County, Jefferson County, or nearby WUI areas in the Colorado mountains, especially properties in High or Very High wildfire risk zones.
Do I have to buy anything?
No. No purchase is necessary to enter or win.
What does the grand prize include?
Up to $15,000 in defensible space and wildfire defense work: assessment and scorecard, treatment of up to 2 acres around the home (Firewise Zones 0–2), ladder fuel and dead/down removal, selective thinning, on-site mulching/chipping, and improved emergency access.
When is the winner drawn?
Winner announced on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Entries close on Friday, October 2, 2026.
What are the official rules?
No purchase is necessary to enter or win. One entry per qualifying property. The grand prize is up to $15,000 in labor and equipment on a qualifying Colorado mountain property (2–35 acres, High or Very High wildfire risk). Prize work is not transferable for cash. Bear Claw Land Services will draw the winner at random from complete, eligible entries received by Friday, October 2, 2026, and announce the winner on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Employees and immediate family are not eligible.