The Wyoming Game and Fish Department congratulates the winners of Wyoming Wildlife magazine’s annual photo contest. Photographers of all ages showcased their skills in the 55th annual contest, which received more than 3,000 submissions. The grand prize winner for best overall photo titled, “Somebody doesn’t want to share,” of two gray wolves from Evan Watts of Gardiner, Mont.
“This year’s Wyoming Wildlife photo issue was phenomenal due to the vast number of high-quality images submitted by the public participants in our 2024 Annual Photo Contest,” said Patrick Owen, Wyoming Wildlife creative director. “We’d like to thank all participants because it is an honor and remarkable experience viewing all of your photo entries. The judging panel is always forced to make tough decisions in selecting winners and honorable mentions.”
Winners of front and back cover include:
- Front cover: Julia Cook, Cody, Wyoming, “Fleeing fawn.”
- Back cover: Matthew J. Nelson, Laramie, Wyoming, “Cold morning song.”
Winners for the Wildlife category include:
- First place: Philip Hilson, Cody, Wyoming, “Elegance in motion.”
- Second place: Savannah Rose, Jackson, Wyoming, “Ground grizzly.”
- Third place: Julia Cook, Cody, Wyoming, “Cliffhanger.”
Winners for the Scenic category include:
- First place: Katie Lichtendahl, Cody, Wyoming, “In the beginning.”
- Second place: Matt Ley, Cheyenne, Wyoming, “Pole mountain lightning strike.”
- Third place: Jake Mosher, Bozeman, Montana, “Midnight blue.”
Winners for the Recreation category include:
- First place: Brian Klaren, Eagle, Idaho, “Photographing the firehole.”
- Second place: Jim Gates, Worland, Wyoming, “Best friends.”
- Third place: Jacqueline Burke, Perkiomenville, Pennsylvania, “Art imitates life.”
Winners for the Flora category include:
- First place: Nancy Alley, Lander, Wyoming, “Study in stillness.”
- Second place: Wes Uncapher, Riverton, Wyoming, “Lilly pads.”
About Wyoming Wildlife Magazine
Wyoming Wildlife is published 12 times a year for anglers, hunters and wildlife enthusiasts. Its pages are full of the wild things and wild places that make Wyoming incomparable. Call (800) 710-8345 or go online to subscribe for $17.95 for 12 issues.
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