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: Tristan Munchinsky
While many assume rattlesnakes, the Western Diamondback in particular, are strictly terrestrial, they are actually very capable climbers. This shot captures a unique arboreal perspective.
Location: Tonto National Forest
Photo by: Dave Lehneman
A Green Heron changing direction at the last minute when he realized another Heron was already in his landing spot.
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by: Dave Lehneman
Greater Roadrunner running right towards me while I sat motionless, crouched down.
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by: Garrett Roberts
Location: Benson Arizona
Photo by: Kyrsten Novak
A cliff chipmunk sits among the branches for a midday snack, offering a close glimpse into the everyday foraging behavior of one of Arizona’s small desert residents.
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Photo by: Bruce A Philipps
Western Bluebird - Male
Location: Alpine
Photo by: Dave Lehneman
American White Pelican throwing a good size fish in the air before swallowing it.
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by: Cassie Moore
Merriam turkey
Location: Central Arizona
Photo by: Annabel Cox
This little male verdin was perched at the very top of a tree along the Queen Creek wash.
Location: Queen Creek, AZ
Photo by: Sean Harris
I photographed this little guy at Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch right off the trail. He seemed unbothered as I watched him forage and fill his cheeks for a good while.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by: Garrett Roberts
Location: Benson Arizona
Photo by: Héctor Morales
A young white-nosed coati pauses mid-bite while foraging, capturing an expressive moment of feeding behavior in the Arizona wild.
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum