The National Wildlife Refuge System has no equal when it comes to conserving our nation's rich wildlife heritage. The more than 560 refuges are home to more than 700 bird species, 220 mammal species, 250 reptile and amphibian species, and over 1000 species of fish. The Refuge System contains everything from southwest desert to arctic tundra and welcomes more than 47 million visitors each year.

Enter the 2015 Refuge Photo Contest and help highlight the natural beauty found on our national wildlife refuges. Images can feature the array of species and scenes found on wildlife refuges—including birds, mammals, insects, fish, people and landscapes.

Photo submissions will be accepted from September 15 to November 15. Enter for your chance to win one of the following prizes:
• Grand Prize: $1,000 cash prize

• Second prize: Set of binoculars from Eagle Optics

• Third prize: Backpack from Orvis and birdfeeder from Wild Bird Centers

• Fourth prize: Birdfeeder from Wild Bird Centers of America

• Ten (10) Honorable mentions: Field Guides from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt


Wondering what type of photo to submit? View winning images from previous contests.
See the contest prize page for additional details. Read the complete contest rules and procedures for more information.

http://refugeassociation.org/people/photo-contest-2015/