NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has officially opened their 2025-2026 photo contest for their annual Tennessee Wildlife calendar.

Photographers can submit up to 10 pictures of wildlife species native to Tennessee. Selected entries will appear in the calendar, which is formatted from August through July to allow for the inclusion of hunting season dates. Additionally, photographers will receive a $60 cash prize if their picture is selected.

Even photos that are not selected will be retained on file by the TWRA and will be considered for use in other TWRA publications, license cards, webpages and more, the agency noted in a press release.

Photographs taken while hunting, fishing and boating are also welcome. There are a few things to keep in mind for your submission:

• Be sure to turn in your photograph by March 17, 2025.
• Make sure that the submitted image is horizontal (landscape) and not vertical.
• Make sure that your photograph is in .JPEG format.
• Photographs should have a resolution of at least 300 pixels per inch.
• It can be sized to print no smaller than 8.5 by 11 inches.

Follow this link to submit your entry.

Tennessee Wildlife is the official magazine of the TWRA. It’s $10 for a one-year subscription, $17 for a two-year subscription and $25 for a three-year subscription. Follow this link to sign up online. You can also mail in a form or call (615) 532-0476 to get a subscription.