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: Jeffrey Wilson
Lunchtime for the great blue Heron with a quarter pounder!
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by: Linda Arany
Owlette calling to parents...feed me!
Location: Phoenix
Photo by: Dale James
Common Goldeneye being 'attacked' by lunch
Location: Lynx Lake, Prescott, AZ
Photo by: Dale James
Waterfowl Image
Location: Watson Lake, Prescott, AZ
Photo by: David Green
Violet-green swallow taking off
Location: Kaibab National Forest south of William, AZ
Photo by: Dale James
Waterfowl Image
Location: Watson Lake, Prescott, AZ
Photo by: David Green
Squirrel snacking on flowers
Location: Gilbert, AZ
Photo by: David Green
Early morning elk on a ridge.
Location: Near Big Lake
Photo by: Annie Byrne
Bobcat preparing for a drink in a swimming pool
Location: Backyard in North Scottsdale at Happy Valley and Alma School Road
Photo by: Jeffrey Wilson
A female mallard duck tending to her ducklings in a serene setting.
Location: Discovery Park, Gilbert AZ
Photo by: Lauren Tippit
Prized trout taking advantage of feeding time at the Tonto Creek Game and Fish Hatchery.
Location: Tonto Creek Hatchery
Photo by: Lauren
Ram chasing a ewe hiking to beaver falls in Havasupai.
Location: Havasupai, Arizona