Deadline Nears for TWRA’s 2025-26 Wildlife Photo Contest

NASHVILLE – The deadline to enter the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s (TWRA) 2025-26 wildlife photo contest is fast approaching. Photographers have until March 17 to submit their best images for a chance to be featured in the agency’s annual calendar.

Participants may submit up to 10 photos showcasing Tennessee’s native wildlife, as well as images related to hunting, fishing, and boating. Winning entries will be included in the 2025-26 calendar, which runs from August through July to align with hunting season dates. Selected photographers will receive a $60 cash prize.

Submitted photos will also be retained by TWRA for potential use in other publications, including license cards, the agency’s website, and various media materials.

Entries must be in horizontal (landscape) orientation, in JPEG format, with a minimum resolution of 300 pixels per inch. Photos should be sized to print no smaller than 8.5 by 11 inches.

For submission details, visit tnwildlife.org and click the calendar contest button.