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.
GALLERY
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Photo by: Rylan Allen
While waiting at a surprisingly empty watering hole, this coyote snuck up behind me over the ridge with the head of an elk calf in its mouth.
Location: Mormon Lake, Arizona
Photo by: Annabel Cox
A very large, unbothered Sonoran Desert Toad enjoying the warm evening.
Location: Veterans Oasis Park, Chandler
Photo by: Antonio Reeves
Mountain blue bird gathering food underneath some brush while listening to all the sounds in the surrounding area.
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Photo by: Patrick Gosselin
Solitude.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by: Peter Kunka
The white-nosed coati is a medium-sized mammal with a long, flexible snout, distinctive banded tail, and unique white markings on their face above and below the eyes.
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by: Patrick Gosselin
Witnessing the Sandhill Cranes in their masses as they take to the sky and return is one of the most awe-inspiring moments to see but also, to hear!
Location: Whitewater Draw
Photo by: Patrick Gosselin
Intensity in his stillness.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by: Pete Schulte
Incoming! A turf battle began as the 2 Snowy's began a short fight over territory.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch Gilbert, AZ
Photo by: April Nye
The slow strut of a Snowy Egret while he waits patiently for his next meal.
Location: Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch
Photo by: Kaeden Peterson
Location: Pine, AZ
Photo by: Peter Kunka
The sonoran desert tortoise primarily inhabits rocky slopes and washes in the Sonoran Desert and is know for its ability to burrow to escape heat and conserve water.
Location: Phoenix Zoo
Photo by: Christopher Magnan
This ram came down to the edge of the lake following some ewes. He is missing a good portion of his right horn.
Location: Canyon Lake