On February 22nd, at the 2026 Grand Slam Club / Ovis Convention held in Nashville, Mark Peterson cemented his name in the outdoor industry as the 277th person to complete the North American Super Slam. In recognition of this extraordinary accomplishment, he was also awarded the prestigious Slam Quest Pinnacle Award (completion of the Super Slam, Capra World Slam, Ovis World Slam and Grand Slam) No. 106 — an honor reserved for those who have achieved one of hunting's most elite milestones.
But this achievement was more than a milestone — it was the culmination of a 30-year journey that began when his father, Earl Peterson, took him on his very first big game hunt.
"I always loved being outdoors when I was growing up. 1995 was my first big game hunt for a Quebec/Labrador Caribou. Looking back now, my dad didn't take me on that for the hunt. He took me on it for one-on-one time with me, and to really experience something new together. That really set me on the path of loving the outdoors," Mark said.
At the time, Mark couldn't have known where that first hunt would lead. But after several more adventures, passion turned into purpose. "That's when I realized the dream of The 29 could actually become a reality," Mark said.
The Super Slam of North America is no small feat. The animals are as unique as the landscapes they inhabit, often rugged, unforgiving, and physically demanding. "The animals that tested me the most were the mountain species, particularly sheep; they have a way of humbling you very quickly," Mark reflected.
A 30-year pursuit doesn't happen by chance. It's like assembling a puzzle where every piece must fall perfectly into place. Mark is quick to deflect personal credit. "I don't think I could look at the journey to 29 as something I did alone. There were a lot of people who played an important part, first and foremost my family, the people I met along the way, my field producers, all of the guides, and the company I built along the way, Worldwide Trophy Adventures."
Much of Mark's pursuit of the Super Slam was documented on film, allowing others to experience every high, low, and hard-earned success. Those moments are captured in Mark Peterson's film, The 29.
With Mark standing over a massive Yukon moose, the 29th big game animal completing his Super Slam, the weight of the moment was clear. "Chasing animals like this never gets old. It's kind of bittersweet, but looking back at this journey, I loved every moment of it!"