The 2024 Refuge Photo Contest, sponsored by Friends of Great Swamp NWR, has officially begun! Amateur photographers may submit photos taken during any season, within the boundaries of Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

Entering the photo contest is a great way to share your special shots and help the Friends and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by adding to the extensive photo library created during the past 20+ years of photo contests.

The Friends strongly support the North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Principles of Ethical Field Practice. Putting the well-being of wildlife first must be every photographer’s aim. This means always putting the welfare of the subject before yourself or the photograph.

Full contest rules below.