2026 Arizona Wildlife Views Photo Contest
2025 Best in Show | Tyler Hartung
Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of wildlife?
Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views?
Then you won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s 20th annual wildlife photo contest.
One best in show and 11 winners will be showcased in the 2027 calendar, which is published as part of the November-December 2026 issue of Arizona Wildlife Views. The best-in-show photo is published on the cover of the issue and as one of the photos representing a month.
Entrants are responsible for complying with the OFFICIAL RULES; not doing so may result in disqualification.
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Photo by: Frank Harris
A mama bobcat had 3 kittens under my canoe in my backyard and stayed around for several weeks.
Location: Marana, AZ
Photo by: Frank Harris
One of 3 kittens born in my backyard under my canoe. They stayed around for several weeks.
Location: Marana, AZ
Photo by: Frank Harris
A frequent bobcat to my backyard had 3 kittens under my canoe and stayed for several weeks.
Location: Marana, AZ
Photo by: Denneen Peterson
This handsome black, gray, and white sparrow perched openly on a shrubby branch in the desert near Sahuarita at sunrise.
Location: Near Sahuarita
Photo by: Denneen Peterson
This Cactus Wren--the state bird of Arizona--was busy foraging on the ground at sunrise in a desert area near Sahuarita.
Location: Near Sahuarita
Photo by: Denneen Peterson
This feisty Rufous Hummingbird is a tiny, fierce brilliant orange-red bird. Their wing motion supports their rapid maneuverability. This image was taken at sunrise in Madera Canyon in July 2026.
Location: Madera Canyon
Photo by: Colleen Readel
Steller’s Jay at Walnut Canyon
Perched along the canyon’s edge, the Steller’s jay turns toward the viewer with a curious, watchful pose.
Location: Walnut Canyon National Monument, Coconino County
Photo by: Colleen Readel
Mule Deer in Velvet
A mule deer with velvet-covered antlers peeks through the forest, its quiet presence framed by branches and dappled light.
Location: Greer, AZ
Photo by: Brett Schmitt
On a early morning hike I noticed I wasn't alone.
This Coyote let me know I was being watched. I also noticed she had pups nearby!
Location: Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
Photo by: Colleen Readel
Rufous Hummingbird at Rest
A female Rufous hummingbird perches in a piñon pine, pausing briefly following her long migration from central Mexico.
Location: Concho, AZ
Photo by: Brett Schmitt
The Great Horned Owlet that recently fledged is resting after testing its wings.
One of the parents was nearby keeping an eye on him.
Location: Snowflake, Arizona
Photo by: Greg F Clark
A coyote calmly pays me a brief visit as it passes through the arroyo.
Location: Tucson Mountain Park