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: Kathryn Dannay
A couple of cardinals nested in my backyard. I was able to enjoy photographing them as they flew between the saguaros and the mesquite trees.
Location: North Scottsdale on 70th Place
Photo by: Kathryn Dannay
I visited this nest several times looking to capture the interaction between the young owls. On this day, I was lucky to capture mom in the nest with the three young ones.
Location: North Scottsdale off of Hayden Road
Photo by: Kathryn Dannay
On this day, the herons were abundant at the Gilbert Water Ranch. However, capturing them in flight with good light and a good background was still a challenge. After many tries, I captured this one.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ
Photo by: Logan Brewer
A close-up portrait captures the impressive horns and character of a Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram.
Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
Photo by: Logan Brewer
A Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram pauses among the herd in the autumn landscape.
Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
Photo by: Logan Brewer
A mature Rocky Mountain Bighorn Ram stands among a group of bachelor rams.
Location: Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona
Photo by: Scott Madaras
western diamondback rattlesnake moving through grass
Location: Portal, AZ
Photo by: Scott Madaras
western screech owl napping in tree cavity
Location: San Pedro House, Sierra Vista
Photo by: Blythe Kelly
Location: Phoenix Preserve
Photo by: Scott Madaras
Cooper's hawk perched in juniper
Location: Portal, AZ
Photo by: Blythe Kelly
Owlet that was raised in a palm tree
Location: Scottsdale Arizona
Photo by: Chris Gonzales
Bull Elk shedding his velvet during a cool morning sunrise just outside of Greer, AZ August 8th, 2026
Location: Greer, AZ