Join the Division of Fish and Wildlife in celebrating Delaware’s fishing and hunting traditions by submitting your own fishing and hunting photographs for these annual contests. The contests are open to all Delaware residents of any age.

The winning photos appear in the next editions of the Delaware Hunting and Trapping Guide and the Delaware Fishing Guide. The guides are available online, at the DNREC licensing desk in Dover, and at authorized license dealers throughout the state. 

Photo Contest Themes and Deadlines

2020 Fishing Photo Contest: Hooked on Fishing

Open May 1 through September 30, 2020. Judges will look for action shots of anglers in Delaware enjoying fishing. Posed photos may receive less consideration. All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. on September 30, 2020.

2020/2021 Hunting Photo Contest: It’s a Camo Thing

Open September 1, 2020, through January 31, 2021. Judges will look for photographs that best depict hunters in action throughout Delaware. Trophy and other posed photos may receive less consideration. All entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. on January 31, 2021.

Past Winners

2019 Fishing Contest Winners

Contest theme: “Get Out and Fish DE.” See all of the entries on our Facebook page.

2019 Honorable Mentions

2019/2020 Hunting Photo Contest Winners

Contest Theme: “Get Out and Hunt DE” See all of the entries on our Facebook page.

2019/20 Honorable Mentions

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