Ryan Rickaby of Suamico, Wisconsin won Oklahoma's 2027-28 Waterfowl Stamp Design Contest with an acrylic painting of a white-fronted goose, earning a $1,200 purchase award. This marks the second consecutive year a Wisconsin artist has won the contest. The stamp's revenue supports the Wildlife Department's wetland habitat conservation activities.
Robert Hautman of Delano, Minnesota, won the 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of a Long-tailed Duck pair, marking his fourth victory. The competition, hosted by Ducks Unlimited at its Memphis headquarters, received 331 entries. The winning artwork will appear on the 2027-2028 Federal Duck Stamp, supporting wetland conservation across the United States.
Wildlife Forever announces the 2026-27 Art of Conservation® Bird Art Contest™ and Fish Art Contest™, supported by Title Sponsor Bass Pro Shops. The free, global programs inspire K-12 students to connect with nature through art, writing, and science, with deadlines of November 30, 2026 for Bird Art and February 28, 2027 for Fish Art.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is accepting submissions for the 2026 Nebraskaland Magazine photo contest starting Oct. 1 through Oct. 31. Photographers of all skill levels can submit photos in four categories: Macro, Flora/Fauna, Landscape, and Hunting and Fishing, with winning photos published in the January/February 2027 issue.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), in partnership with Wildlife Forever, Guy Harvey Foundation, GoOutdoorsFlorida, The Florida Nomad, and Tsunami Fishing, invites K-12 students to enter the 2026-2027 Florida Fish Art Contest. Participants create original artwork of native fish species and submit entries by February 28th, 2027, with winners receiving prizes and recognition.
The Maryland DNR announced winners of its annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest. Kyle Smith won the grand prize for his photo of an Eastern Whip-poor-will with a squirrel approaching it, receiving $700 and other prizes. The contest received over 1,000 submissions judged by DNR wildlife and photography experts.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) is accepting entries for the 2027 Outdoor Alabama Photo Contest with a deadline of October 30, 2026. The contest features 10 categories including wildlife, scenic, and a young photographers category, with winning images displayed in traveling exhibits across Alabama during 2027.
Langdon Tactical Technology (LTT) launches the 2026 92 Day Social Media Challenge, inviting shooters to compete for free by downloading official targets, recording their runs, and sharing on social media or email. The first 100 participants receive a limited-edition 2026 92 Day Challenge Patch, with the challenge running September 2–30, 2026.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is accepting entries for the 45th annual Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Competition with a deadline of Aug. 31. The winning artwork will be featured on the 2027-28 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp, with revenue supporting waterfowl conservation efforts across the state. This year's subject is the white-fronted goose.
Emily Horst of Harrisonburg, Virginia won the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association's inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest with her 67-pound hand-caught catfish. Horst's noodling photo received the most online votes, earning her a guided trip with Bama Noodling. Jonathan House placed second and Owen Patterson finished third in the contest celebrating Alabama's Black Belt fishing opportunities.
The 2026 Watchable Wildlife Contest is open with an October 1 deadline for photo submissions. The contest features three categories: nongame species, game species, and plants and insects. Photographers can submit up to five entries taken in North Dakota through the Game and Fish Department's website.
Idaho Fish and Game is accepting art submissions for 2027 durable hard card licenses featuring cutthroat trout, steelhead, pronghorn, mule deer, or Geronimo the parachuting beaver. Two artists will be selected and each awarded $1,000, with submissions due by August 31, 2026.
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is accepting art and photo submissions through July 31 for hard card license designs. Five entries will be selected and printed on hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses in early 2027, with artist names credited on the cards.
The Arizona Game and Fish Department's wildlife photo contest, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is now accepting submissions through August 14, 2026. One best-in-show and 11 winners will be featured in the Arizona Wildlife Views 2027 calendar, with the winning photo appearing on the cover. Participants can submit up to three photos via an online form in partnership with Arizona Highways.
Wildlife Forever announced the 2026 Guy Harvey Shark Award winners, a special division of the Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest sponsored by the Guy Harvey Foundation. Winners from K-12th grade received signed prints from marine artist Dr. Guy Harvey for their original shark artwork and conservation writing.
The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation invites artists to enter the 45th annual Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp Design Competition featuring the white-fronted goose. Artwork is due by the final Friday in August, with the winning artist receiving a $1,200 purchase award and their design featured on the 2027-28 Oklahoma Waterfowl Stamp.
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is accepting submissions for the 19th annual Indiana Agriculture Photo Contest during June 2026. Indiana residents can submit photos in four categories: On the Farm, Faces of Agriculture, Agritourism, and Conservation. Ten winners will be selected and recognized at the Indiana State Fair by Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and Director Don Lamb.
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) is launching its inaugural Big Catfish Photo Contest from May 27 through July 12, 2026, inviting anglers of all ages to submit catfish photos for a chance to win a two-person guided trip with Bama Noodling. The contest celebrates catfishing tourism and outdoor recreation across Alabama's Black Belt region.
Target Sports USA is hosting its 2nd annual Donut Round Challenge on June 5-12, 2026, inviting participants to shoot through donut holes for a chance to win $25 gift cards and mystery tactical gear. Participants can enter by posting videos on social media with the hashtag #TSUSADonutRoundChallenge2026.
Northern Michigan artist Kim Diment won Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks' 2026 Migratory Bird Stamp contest with her artwork of northern shovelers. Her winning entry was selected from 60 submissions by the Montana Wetlands Protection Advisory Council. Diment receives a $2,000 prize funded by Montana's Outdoor Legacy Foundation and Montana Audubon.