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: Bill Ferris
A female northern harrier emerges from the shadows below the rim of the Mormon Lake Overlook.
Location: Mormon Lake Overlook
Photo by: Bill Ferris
An elk calf looks back towards the herd during a pre-dawn outing in Lower Lake Mary.
Location: Lower Lake Mary
Photo by: Ken Edwards
A bobcat in hot pursuit of a rabbit in Tucson.....
Location: Tucson, AZ
Photo by: Ken Edwards
Barn owl hovering over a large clump of grass hoping to find its next meal.......
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Photo by: Lynne Dyer
Location: Christopher Creek
Photo by: Mark Ayotte
Two young bull elk in early evening light.
Location: Northern Arizona
Photo by: Mark Ayotte
Location: Eastern Arizona
Photo by: Myra Morris
The beautiful Anna’s hummingbird looking for a sweet breakfast.
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Photo by: Myra Morris
A black throated sparrow takes a break in the cool shade.
Location: Lake Pleasant, Arizona
Photo by: Mark Ayotte
Location: Northern Arizona
Photo by: Mark Storto
This Great Horned Owl posed for me for 10-15 minutes along the lower Salt River. It allowed me to get within 1-15 feet of it.
Location: Lower Salt River near Coon Bluff.
Photo by: Dora Suttell
Coati using his flexible snout to forage
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior