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: Greg Griffin
This colorful male hummingbird was proudly guarding his feeder. The light was striking him in such a way as to create a rainbow effect.
Location: Village of Oak Creek, AZ
Photo by: Greg Griffin
I felt this fox was somewhat camera shy, as it was peeking out from behind the foliage.
Location: Bearizona in Williams, AZ
Photo by: Laanden Steven Marlowe
A California Quail throws his head back in full call as the warm, morning sunlight hits his vibrant plumage.
Location: Payson, Arizona
Photo by: Laanden Steven Marlowe
A Bald Eagle sits proudly perched on an aspen branch, surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature. Morning sunlight shines through the branches, gently highlighting its white head and rich brown
Location: Forest Lakes, Arizona
Photo by: Greg Griffin
I caught this dove busily gathering material in order to build her nest.
Location: Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix
Photo by: Jeffrey R Perry
Female Least Bittern preparing for takeoff.
Location: Gilbert
Photo by: Jeffrey R Perry
Adult male Least Bittern wrestling a large reed he intends to remodel his nest with.
Location: Gilbert
Photo by: Emily Williams
A Desert Spiny Lizard pauses in the warm Arizona sunlight, its intricate scales and earthy coloration revealing the remarkable adaptations that allow it to thrive in the desert.
Location: Wupatki National Monument, AZ
Photo by: Emily Williams
A Great Blue Heron stands poised atop a weathered tree snag as dark storm clouds gather in the distance.
Location: Greer, Az
Photo by: Laurie O'Donnell
A Cactus Wren searching for it's next meal.
Location: WICKENBURG
Photo by: Emily Williams
A Greater Roadrunner stands alert among the winter grasses of Mormon Lake, Arizona, surrounded by patches of January snow.
Location: Mormon Lake, Az
Photo by: Pete Schulte
This Red-eared slider was making its way through the mud and slime to find its hiding place within the slit in a somewhat drained pond before hiding out of sight.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, (Gilbert, Arizona)