2025 Arizona Wildlife Views Photo Contest
2024 Winning Photograph by Randi Najac
Do you want to see your photo on the cover of Arizona Wildlife Views?
Do you have a knack for capturing great photos of wildlife?
Then you won’t want to miss the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s
19th Annual Wildlife Photo Contest.
One best in show and 11 winners will be showcased in the 2026 calendar, which is published as part of the November-December 2025 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. Winning photos may also appear in future issues of Arizona Highways magazine.
All photos must depict wildlife native to and found in Arizona, and all photos must have been taken in Arizona settings. Entrants are responsible for complying with the Official Rules; not doing so may result in disqualification.
The submission deadline is 5 p.m. MST on August 8, 2025.
Please view OFFICIAL RULES before submitting entries.
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Photo by Marcy Starnes
Crested Caracara atop of a Crested Saguaro
Location: South of Tucson on Ajo way
Photo by Orville Rolando
Scouting
Location: Newtroso
Photo by Orville Rolando
Mexican gray no fear of human
Location: Fr 25
Photo by Ryan Hoffman
A western chipmunk sits on a log, taking a brief break from foraging and scurrying about.
Location: Greer, Arizona
Photo by Ryan Hoffman
A cottontail rabbit scratches its ear with its hind foot.
Location: Greer, Arizona
Photo by Ryan Hoffman
A mule deer pauses in a clearing.
Location: Greer, Arizona
Photo by Debbie Thoumsin
Blue Grosbeak
Location: St. David, AZ
Photo by Debbie Thoumsin
Sandhill crane displaying his wingspan
Location: Whitewater Draw, McNeal, AZ
Photo by Debbie Thoumsin
Bobcat leisurely laying in the ravine by Dragoon Mountains, St. David, AZ
Location: St. David, AZ
Photo by Lee Kaechele
This little guy was resting in the back yard under the tree watching me as I was filling up the water bowl.
Location: Cave creek
Photo by Stephen McAtee
I found this Gopher snake eating a rabbit, while I was taking a walk. It was so cool.
Location: Apache Junction
Photo by Lin Chao
You talk to me?
Location: Boyce Thompson Ar