Your nature-themed photos and art could land on an Indiana hunting or fishing license

Indiana residents can submit their photographs and art to serve as a new background for state licenses with a new contest.

To aid Hoosiers purchasing Indiana hunting, trapping, and fishing licenses, starting early next year, Indiana will offer an option to purchase a durable card that withstands harsh outdoor conditions.

In conjunction with the project, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources has launched an art and photo contest that highlights nature and wildlife-themed art from state residents.

From July 1 through Aug. 2, Hoosiers can to submit up to two pieces of their Indiana-based, nature- and wildlife-themed artwork to DFWcontests@dnr.IN.gov. All 2-D art mediums including photography, painting, drawing, graphic design and more are eligible. Art generated by artificial intelligence is not allowed.

Four artists’ works will be chosen and the artist’s name and city will be credited on the cards and e-gift certificates. The full list of contest guidelines is at events.IN.gov/event/DFWCardContest.

The new durable license cards will be an extra cost compared to the current printable licenses that will continue to be available for free.