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2026 National Wildlife Photo Contest
National Wildlife Federation
About the Open Call
National Wildlife magazine's 55th annual photo contest is open for submissions of wildlife and wild land photography. Categories include Baby Animals, Birds, Landscapes & Plants, Mammals, Mobile, Other Wildlife, and People in Nature. There is also a Portfolio category for themed collections and a Youth category for photographers ages 13 to 17. Entries support the National Wildlife Federation's conservation mission.
What is Offered
18 cash prizes, including a $5,000 grand prize.
Requirements
Open to photographers worldwide ages 13 and up. Employees and board members of NWF, and their immediate families, are ineligible. Participants ages 13-17 require parental or guardian consent.
How to Apply
Create an account on the contest website, pay the $20 entry fee for up to 10 photos, fill in image details, and upload the files. Submissions can be added until the deadline.
Key Information
Deadline
March 22, 2026
Location
Not Specified
Categories
Compensation
paid
This call is no longer accepting applications.