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: Leonard Shanks
Walked Up to my deck and stared at me.
Location: Chino Valley, AZ
Photo by: Joseph Ciesielski
Several deer came in to this pond
Location: 6A
Photo by: Micah Bassett
This bobcat wandered through our backyard ever couple weeks. One day I was able to get a picture.
Location: Tucson
Photo by: Chance Norton
Big Horn Sheep. Near Big Lake. Picture taken in August of 2025.
Location: Near Big Lake Arizona in Unit 1
Photo by: Stephen Brideau
Huge bull wandering through fog
Location: Alpine AZ
Photo by: Rebecca L Willis Zaremba
Two lizards enjoying the morning before the heat comes and they retreat to a cooler location
Location: Catalina State Park
Photo by: Elizabeth Schubert
Female Gambel's Quail standing close to her baby chicks.
Location: Surprise, Az
Photo by: Simon Joffre Gerber
As I was walking with my camera looking to take photos of wildlife, I was able to come across some baby bobcat kittens and take this beautiful photo of this bobcat kitten looking at the camera.
Location: Tucson Arizona
Photo by: Raven Myers
Location: Oracle, Arizona
Photo by: Raven Myers
Baby great horned owl resting in a saguaro.
Location: San Manuel, Arizona
Photo by: Raven Myers
Great Horned Owl mama keeps close watch on her babies nearby.
Location: San Manuel, Arizona
Photo by: Liane Bowles
This goat and another walked along the trail with several hikers following behind.
Location: Bright Angel trail - south rim of the Grand Canyon