2025 Public Lands and Waters Photo Contest
Taking pictures of our backcountry experiences is just one way hunters and anglers capture their most beloved memories in designated wilderness, on Bureau of Land Management tracts, Forest Service parcels, and on public waters in between. And we want to see your pics!
This year we’re featuring four categories:
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Hunting on Public Land
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Fishing on Public Waters
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Backcountry Wildlife
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United We Stand For Public Lands (This special category is part of our "United We Stand for Public Lands" campaign. To enter, submit public lands and waters photos demonstrating your patriotism by featuring any of our United We Stand merchandise, from a t-shirt to a small hand flag (perfect for the backcountry at less than an ounce.)
Our winners will take home more than $8,900 in prizes from partners like Savage, Simms, Fishpond, Seek Outside, Benchmade, Sitka, First Lite, Walton’s, Irish Setter, Grundens, NRS, and more!
The overall grand prize winner will be featured on the cover of the Summer 2026 Backcountry Journal. Other entries may be featured periodically in Backcountry Journal as well, so be sure to keep your eyes out!
Contest Ends: November 30, 2025
Winner Announcement: January 2026
*Pictured: 2024 Grand Prize winning photo by Colin Arisman featured on the summer 2025 journal cover.
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