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.
GALLERY
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Photo by: Tucker McGregor
Eastern Collared Lizard Resting on the rocks before running off on hind legs
Location: Tasken off of Mina Rd near Yarnell
Photo by: Jole Guthery
An Osprey that just made an unsuccessful dive emerges from the water fiercely shaking its head & body making it appear at first glance as if it's flying upside down.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by: Jole Guthery
An Osprey with those piercing eyes honing in on me.
Location: Kachina Wetlands
Photo by: Melissa Harnish
A pair of Red-tailed Hawks launch out of a saguaro to defend against an incoming intruder.
Location: Marana, Arizona
Photo by: Melissa Harnish
The Snowy Egret flew in and landed, seemingly unaware of the turtle resting below. Suddenly the egret spotted its unexpected companion and was visibly startled.
Location: Gilbert Riparian Preserve in Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by: Paul Martin
With that distinctive yellow-tipped tail the Cedar Waxwing feeds on the berries of a palm tree.
Location: Urban park Phoenix
Photo by: Paul Martin
Often overshadowed by the vibrant male the female is an incredibly beautiful bird.
Location: Boyce Thompson
Photo by: Randy Vuletich
Cooper's Hawk cooling off during the summer heat
Location: Gilbert,Az.
Photo by: Paul Martin
The northern mockingbird is perched on the century plant. The beautiful blooms are the last phase of its life cycle. They will soon go to seed and different grouping of birds will come in to feed.
Location: White Mountains
Photo by: Thomas J Cadwalader Jr.
This male Gambel's Quail pauses for a few seconds on a rock, just for me to grab its picture.
Location: Desert Meadows Park in Green Valley Arizona
Photo by: Thomas J Cadwalader Jr
An American Coot with coot chicks, also known as cootlings or cooties.
Location: Canoa Ranch Park in Amado Arizona
Photo by: Thomas J Cadwalader Jr
A curve-billed thrasher in a cholla, which later was where they built a nest.
Location: Green Valley, Arizona