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 Jeff Goulden
The Stellar's Jay is one of the more common year-round residents of the coniferous forests in Northern Arizona. This bird was photographed perched in a tree during a winter snowstorm.
Location: Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff
Photo by Jeff Goulden
This White-Faced Ibis, in its breeding plumage, was standing on one leg with one wing outspread.
Location: Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff
Photo by Jeff Goulden
The Abert's Squirrel (Sciurus aberti woodhouse) is commonly found in Ponderosa Pine forests. This squirrel was photographed in the cooler season when the ears grow their characteristically long tufts.
Location: Walnut Canyon Lakes in Flagstaff
Photo by linda arany
young owlet prepping for fledging
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Ken Edwards
Bald eagle flying over Chaparral Lake in search of a meal
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Ken Edwards
Female Great Horned Owl returning back to her nest in Scottsdale
Location: Scottsdale
Photo by Tom Stark
Curious juvenile Cooper's Hawk checking his surroundings
Location: Vail, AZ
Photo by Banook
Here is a picture of a mom American kestrel with her baby
Location: Yuma
Photo by Banook
Here is a picture of a female American kestrel eating breakfast
Location: Yuma Arizona
Photo by Banook
Here is a picture of a green heron with its reflection in the water
Location: Yuma Arizona
Photo by J Fritz Rumpf
A beautiful Burrowing Owl enjoying the caress of the early morning sun, its bright yellow eyes jumping out of this scene.
Location: Backfield, Scottsdale Community College
Photo by J Fritz Rumpf
Although I had gone that morning to photograph Burrowing Owls, these little clowns caught my eye with their funny antics.
Location: Back field, Scottsdale Community College