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: Cindy Croissant
As the day draws to a close
Location: Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area
Photo by: Shirleen Meyers
Boys will be boys
Location: Coconino Firest
Photo by: Shirleen Meyers
Young Elk Grazing.
Location: Coconino County Forest
Photo by: Shirleen Meyers
Hunting on a snowy day.
Location: Lake Mary, AZ
Photo by: Michelle Brock
Recently fledged juvenile Anna’s waiting for mom.
Location: Kingman
Photo by: Savannah Bailey
Came across a herd of Bighorn Sheep but this guy stole the show. Smiling away like he owned the mountain.
Location: Morenci
Photo by: Mike Hellman
Location: Unit 6a
Photo by: William Luckenbaugh
Humming bird nested in my tree
Location: Lichfield Park Az
Photo by: Wendy Johnson
Gambel’s Quail and Her Covey
Location: Tucson
Photo by: Wendy Johnson
Momma squirrel's late afternoon snack
Location: Tucson
Photo by: Danielle Hermes
I felt so lucky to stumble upon this gambel's quail singing his heart out on his chosen stage one early dawn morning. He put on a show for quite some time. It was magic.
Location: Gilbert Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ
Photo by: Danielle Hermes
Two curious young Coati's survey the landscaped, and their paparazzi
Location: Boyce Thompson Arboretum