The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department announced winners of the 2026 Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest in partnership with Wildlife Forever. A total of 337 Vermont students submitted artwork, with winners selected across four grade categories. Winners receive fishing rods and reels, with their art featured in the 2027 Fishing Guide and Regulations publication.
Wildlife Forever, in partnership with Major League Fishing and Bass Pro Shops Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, announces the REDCREST Fish Art Contest, a free youth art competition for grades K-12 held during the REDCREST World Championship and Outdoor Sports Expo in Springfield, Missouri, April 17-19. Winners will receive fishing equipment and prize packages.
RETAY USA launched its annual Turkey Photo Contest inviting hunters to share field photos for chances to win RETAY shotguns, NOMAD turkey vests, and PatternPros packages. The contest runs March 1 – May 31 with entries submitted through retaynation.com/giveaways/.
The Gulf Council is hosting a photo contest celebrating its 50th Anniversary, inviting photographers to submit images showcasing Gulf fisheries, coastal communities, and marine life. Winning photos will be displayed in Council offices and featured in publications and materials, with submissions due by April 30, 2026.
The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) announces the 14th annual Big Gobbler Photo Contest for spring turkey season, inviting hunters to submit photos for prizes including a $100 gift card, Thermacel mosquito repellent, Black Belt Bounty book, and Buckmasters prize pack. Voting ends May 10, with the most-voted photo crowned winner.
SLG2, Inc. and Beretta announce the Hunt Like A Girl Alabama Turkey Hunt Contest, an all-expenses paid guided turkey hunt at Lagarde Lake Lodge in Piedmont, Alabama, April 7-10, 2026. The contest opens March 6, 2026, and features mentorship from Shoot Like A Girl instructors and Beretta Ambassador Diane Sorantino, a National Sporting Clays Hall of Fame inductee.
Cason Williams, a 6-year-old first grader, won the 14th annual Big Buck Photo Contest sponsored by the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) with his eight-point buck harvested during a father-son hunt in Dallas County. His photo received over 1,600 online votes, earning him a $100 gift card, Black Belt Bounty book, and Buckmasters Magazine subscription.
The Natural Resources Foundation of Wisconsin announced winners of their annual photo contest from over 630 submissions. William Petersen's blue dasher dragonfly photo won grand prize, with category winners including Steven Thompson, Elaina Brossman, Philip Knapp, and Cheryl Plautz selected by a panel of judges.
Wildlife Forever's Fish Art Contest invites students kindergarten through 12th grade to submit artwork by February 28, 2026. Supported by Bass Pro Shops, Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, Yamaha Rightwaters, Rapala, and the Great Lakes Fisheries Commission, the program has engaged over 86,000 young artists from 46 countries since 1997.
Houston Safari Club Foundation (HSCF) announced the 2026 Hunting Award Contest winners, recognizing exceptional hunting achievements by members across youth, archery, rifle, and international categories. Winners including William Alexander, Gary Ellison, and Chelsea Lester were honored at the HSCF Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention for their ethical hunting practices and fair chase principles.
Wildlife Forever announced winners of its 2025 Songbird Art Contest, which received record-breaking participation with over 3,500 entries from students across 36 countries and 43 U.S. states. The international youth art and education program celebrates songbird beauty while raising conservation awareness, with 12 National Winners selected alongside special honors for Best of Show and Art of Conservation.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department announced winners of Wyoming Wildlife magazine's 55th annual photo contest, which received over 2,500 submissions from nearly 500 photographers. Amy Gerber of Cody won the grand prize for her prairie rattlesnake photo titled "Entangled."
FWP announced winners of its hunting dog photo contest from nearly 500 entries. Mike Clingan's chocolate Lab Crosby won with 1,000 votes, while Adam Hunt's wirehaired pointing griffon Crockett received almost 850 votes. Both dogs are accomplished hunters with extensive experience across multiple states and hunting disciplines.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the Bannack Association are hosting an art contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bannack Days. Artists must submit scenes related to Montana's pioneer days or Bannack's early history by March 1, with the winning entry featured on 2026 merchandise and FWP promotional materials.
The National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame has published details and an entry form for the new Lindsay Sale-Tinney Awards program, a communications contest for youth ages 12 to 15.
LEICA Sport Optics USA announced its sponsorship of DIVERGE 14, the latest edition of SITKA’s renowned annual photo competition. Now entering its fourteenth year, DIVERGE has cemented SITKA as a leader in tasteful, high-quality outdoor imagery and continues to inspire elevated creativity across the hunting community.
Youth hunters between the ages of 10 and 17 are invited to tell Gov. Greg Gianforte their best hunting story. Winners of the story contest will have a wild game dinner with the governor and have the opportunity to win prizes from Montana brands like Sitka, Stone Glacier and Kenetrek Boots.
Wildlife Forever announces the continuation of its partnership with the Guy Harvey Foundation for the 2025–26 Art of Conservation® Fish Art Contest. Through the Guy Harvey Shark Award, this special contest category celebrates the power of art to inspire appreciation and action for shark conservation.
Alabama’s Black Belt has earned a reputation as one of America’s premiere deer hunting destinations, and the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA) wants to showcase your best buck again this year.
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is preparing to open the entry period for its 2027 Conservation Stamp Art Contest. The annual competition selects a winner whose artwork will be featured on the state’s annual conservation stamp. The featured species for the 2027 contest is the Arctic grayling.