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Thank you to all those that submitted to our 2026 Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year Contest!!

The printed copies of the books showcasing images from the 2021 (Book XI)  and 2023 Book XII) have arrived! Due to COVID induced challenges these books were delayed but are now available! the 2025 book will be available at this years awards event!

The 2026 Wildlife In Focus, Adult and Youth Texas Wildlife & Nature Photography Contests entry period has now closed. The Judges are reviewing images and selecting award winners! We had a tremendous response! Thank you all! 

Please plan to attend our 2026 award event and dinner October 3, 2026. To be held at the Witte Natural History Museum in San Antonio, Texas! Details to be provided in the the near future.

A book of winning photographs and stories is available for Pre Order now and will be available to pick up at our 2026 Awards Event.

We are now hosting multiple photo contests with the most recent being the Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year, and the  Youth- Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year.

In our traditional (Since 2001) unique private lands wildlife photo contest, a landowner is paired with a photographer, and together they share the prize money . A book of winning photographs and stories is available for Pre Order now and will be available to pick up at our 2026 Awards Event.

Please plan to attend our 2026 Contest Awards Event and Dinner at the Witte Museum of Natural History in San Antonio. October, 3, 2026

Come join in the excitement!

Showcase Winning Images at Your Business!

Print and digital displays of winning images are available for use at your location, bank, event, and more. Wildlife in Focus offers these displays as part of our mission to inspire and educate everyone to engage with wildlife and conservation.

Contact us to learn more about display opportunities.

Discover Books Featuring Award-Winning Wildlife Photography.

A beautiful addition to your bookshelf or coffee table!

Order Prints, Gifts, and More Featuring Your Favorite Images…

Choose from framed or unframed prints, mugs, and a variety of other products customized with images of your choice. Proceeds support both the photographers and the mission of Wildlife in Focus.

Free for teachers, our elementary and middle school Kritters 4 Kids program brings the beauty and diversity of Texas wildlife directly into the classroom. Combining Wildlife in Focus photo books with fun, TEKS-aligned curriculum guides, the program introduces students to native habitats, conservation, and environmental awareness in an engaging and age-appropriate way.

Each participating classroom receives:

• A set of 20 Wildlife in Focus books
  
• A deck of Kritter Kards
  
• Easy-to-use curriculum guides developed by teachers, for teachers

The materials are designed to meet Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards, ensuring educational value while sparking a lifelong appreciation for nature. Curriculum materials are also available online.

Get your free issue of Wildlife Photographic Magazine and look for our ad for the current photo contest. Texas Wildlife & Nature Photographer of the Year.  
Includes a free youth contest!
Submit your Texas photos!