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: Brett Schmitt
On a early morning hike I noticed I wasn't alone.
This Coyote let me know I was being watched. I also noticed she had pups nearby!
Location: Phoenix Mountains Preserve.
Photo by: Colleen Readel
Rufous Hummingbird at Rest
A female Rufous hummingbird perches in a piñon pine, pausing briefly following her long migration from central Mexico.
Location: Concho, AZ
Photo by: Brett Schmitt
The Great Horned Owlet that recently fledged is resting after testing its wings.
One of the parents was nearby keeping an eye on him.
Location: Snowflake, Arizona
Photo by: Greg F Clark
A coyote calmly pays me a brief visit as it passes through the arroyo.
Location: Tucson Mountain Park
Photo by: Greg F Clark
I spotted this greater roadrunner after it caught a tiger whiptail lizard and started the long trip back to the nest.
Location: Tucson
Photo by: Greg F Clark
This fledgling great horned owl got scared by a Cooper's hawk at sunrise. Trying to hide in a small cavity of a nearby saguaro, it didn't fit so hugged the cactus instead.
Location: Tucson Mountain Park
Photo by: Sarah Kim
A solitary black-necked stilt rests in shallow water, highlighting the elegance of one of Arizona's most distinctive shorebirds.
Location: Gilbert. Arizona
Photo by: Sarah Kim
An intimate close-up portrait captures the striking yellow eyes and intricate feather detail of a great horned owl.
Location: Gilbert. Arizona
Photo by: Sarah Kim
An Anna's Hummingbird balances effortlessly on a branch while taking a quiet moment to groom its feathers.
Location: Gilbert, Arizona
Photo by: Michael McDermott
A lone coyote trotting in a field at daybreak in Prescott, Arizona
Location: Prescott
Photo by: Arianna Ybarra
Greater roadrunner on the look out, shortly after this picture was taken he flew off the tree and went right over my head
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Photo by: Arianna ybarra
Mourning dove taking a break after looking for food all morning
Location: Tucson Az