Capture the Beauty of Tennessee: Submit Your Wildlife Photos for a Chance to Be Featured
Calling all shutterbugs! The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is inviting photography enthusiasts to showcase their talent and celebrate the state’s diverse wildlife. The agency is now accepting entries for its annual calendar photo contest, offering a unique opportunity to have your work featured in a publication enjoyed by thousands.
Showcase Tennessee’s Natural Wonders
The contest welcomes up to 10 of your best photos capturing the beauty and wonder of Tennessee’s wildlife. Whether it’s a majestic bald eagle soaring through the sky, a playful otter frolicking in a stream, or a stoic black bear roaming the forests, your image could be selected to grace the pages of the 2025-26 calendar.
Hunting, fishing, and boating pictures are also encouraged, highlighting the state’s rich outdoor recreational opportunities.
More Than Just a Calendar – Your Work in the Spotlight
The winning photos will not only adorn the 2025-26 calendar, formatted August through July to accommodate crucial hunting season dates, but also gain wider recognition. All submitted photographs will be retained by the TWRA and considered for use in various agency publications, license cards, the website, and other media.
Adding another element of excitement, each winning photographer will receive a $60 cash prize for their contribution. ”
Submit Your Best Shot
Interested photographers have until March 17, 2025, to submit their entries. Photos must adhere to specific technical requirements:
- Horizontal (landscape) orientation
- JPEG format
- Sized to print no smaller than 8 ½ x 11 inches
- Resolution of at least 300 pixels/inch
To enter the contest, visit tnwildlife.org and click the calendar contest button.
Celebrating Tennessee’s Wildlife: Stay Connected
For those passionate about Tennessee’s natural heritage, “Tennessee Wildlife” magazine offers a year-round connection to the state’s diverse ecosystems and conservation efforts. The official magazine of the TWRA, “Tennessee Wildlife” provides insightful articles, stunning photography, and updates on wildlife management initiatives. Subscriptions are available for $10 for one year, $17 for two years, and $25 for three years.
What types of photos are the TWRA looking for in their calendar contest?
## Snapping Shots of Tennessee’s Wildlife: An Interview
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, everyone! Joining us today is Alex Reed, a representative from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Alex Reed, thanks for being here.
**Alex Reed:** Thanks for having me!
**Host:** So, I understand the TWRA is looking for some budding wildlife photographers?
**Alex Reed:** That’s right! We’re hosting our annual calendar photo contest, and we’re encouraging everyone with a passion for photography and a love for Tennessee’s natural beauty to participate. [[[News Article](no URL)]].
**Host:** That sounds fantastic. What kind of photos are you looking for?
**Alex Reed:** We want to see photos that truly capture the essence of Tennessee’s wildlife. Think majestic bald eagles, playful otters, maybe even a stoic black bear – anything that shows off the diverse wildlife we have here in our state.
**Host:** Amazing! And are there any specific themes or restrictions?
**Alex Reed:** No strict themes, but we do encourage photos showcasing our outdoor recreational opportunities as well – hunting, fishing, boating, you name it!
**Host:** Got it. So, what’s in it for the photographers whose pictures are chosen?
**Alex Reed:** Besides the incredible honor of having their work featured in a calendar distributed to thousands of people, the winning photos will receive wider recognition through various TWRA platforms. [[[News Article](no URL)]].
**Host:** Sounds like a great opportunity for photographers to get their work seen! Where can people find more information about the contest and how to enter?
**Alex Reed:** All the details, including submission guidelines and deadlines, are available on the TWRA website.
**Host:** Perfect. Well, Alex Reed, thank you so much for sharing this exciting opportunity with us today.
**Alex Reed:** Thank you for having me!
**Host:** And to our viewers, if you’re passionate about photography and Tennessee’s wildlife, head over to the TWRA website and get snapping!
