National Wildlife Photo Contest
Runs annually — dates not yet confirmed for this cycle.
The details
What you need to know
Category
Wildlife & birds
Region
United States
Entry fee
Paid
Typical entry window
Jan to late Mar
Focus & eligibility
Wildlife and nature
Priority
4 – High priority
2026 closed 22 Mar
Before you enter
An honest read beats a hopeful submission.
Judges cut on the flaw you stopped noticing. Bring your intended entry and get a specific, unsentimental read — what's working, and the one fix worth making first.