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Thank You for Sharing Arizona Through Your Lens
The 2026 Arizona Wildlife Federation Photo Contest is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our first-ever photo contest. We received an incredible collection of photographs highlighting Arizona’s wildlife, public lands, outdoor recreation, sporting heritage, and wildlife-friendly spaces.
Our judges and staff are now reviewing submissions, and we’ll announce the 2026 winners soon.
2026 Winners Coming Soon
Stay tuned as we prepare to share the winning photographs and the stories behind them. Thank you to every photographer who helped us showcase the landscapes, wildlife, people, and outdoor traditions that make Arizona special.
2026 Contest Categories
Arizona Public Lands
Arizona’s landscapes and the public lands that belong to all of us.
Wildlife on Public Lands
Native Arizona wildlife photographed in natural habitats.
Outdoor Recreation
Hiking, camping, birding, paddling, climbing, hunting, fishing, and exploring Arizona’s outdoors.
Sporting Heritage
Mentorship, hunting, fishing, shooting sports, and outdoor traditions.
Gardening for Wildlife
Native plants, pollinators, wildlife-friendly yards, habitat gardens, and Certified Wildlife Habitats®.
Threatened & Endangered Species
Arizona’s rare and imperiled wildlife through ethical wildlife photography.
