2026 Photo Contest

The 2026 Wolf-Moose Photo Contest Re: The Results Are In!

The pack has spoken. The moose have judged.

And after an impressive parade of paws, antlers, whiskers, and wild places, we have our 2026 winners!

From People’s Choice to Novice and Professional, these photographs rose to the top of the herd. And while there can only be a few winners, every image in this collection reminded us why we keep wandering into the woods with cameras in hand.

Come meet the 2026 winners, then wander through the rest of the spectacular collection. Because around here, there’s really no such thing as too many moose pictures.

People’s Choice:

The Pack Has Picked

The judges had their say. Then we handed the reins to the crowd.

After rounds of likes, hearts, favorites, and fierce photographic loyalty, our community has selected the top three People’s Choice photographs of 2026.

FIRST PLACE: Moose Feeding in Washington Creek, by Jenny Wettersten

SECOND PLACE: Camping at Huginnin Cove, by Debra Ortolan

THIRD PLACE: A Place of Peace, by Ellen Koehler

Novice:

New Faces, Wild Places

The Novice winners captured some seriously memorable moments in the wild. Take a look at the photographs that caught our eye and earned their place in the herd.

FIRST PLACE: Loon, by Nelson Decker

SECOND PLACE: Mist Clearing After a Stormy Night at McCargoe Cove, August 2025, by Ati Tislerics

THIRD PLACE: SV Tangaroa in the Mirror, at Anchor in McCargoe Cove, by Jennifer Lindberg

Professional:

Top of the Food Chain!

Precision, patience, and a whole lot of wild talent. The Professional winners know how to find the moment, frame the shot, and bring the wild to life.

FIRST PLACE: Bull Moose Portrait, by Raymond Dumas

SECOND PLACE: A Moose at Brady Cove, by Robert Dumas

THIRD PLACE: Morning Paddle, by Jim Bielecki

And the Herd Keeps Growing…

The winners may have taken the top spots, but there’s plenty more wild talent where that came from.

Wander through the rest of the 2026 submissions and enjoy the unexpected encounters, spectacular moments, and photographs that made this year’s contest one to remember.