PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen & Conservationists (PFSC) and the Pennsylvania Wildlife Federation (PWF) invites youth to share their love and connection with the outdoors through photography in the  Wildlife Art Contest.

PFSC and PWF host a uniquely themed wildlife contest each year. It’s open to all school-aged children in grades four through 12 who live in Pennsylvania, regardless of where they attend school. Entries will be judged against others in the same age group.

“Through these contests, we aim to inspire our youth to delve deeper into the wonders of Pennsylvania’s wildlife, fisheries, and natural resources,” a press release says.

This 2026 theme, “Pennsylvania’s Pollinators,” is a reminder of the crucial role pollinators play in preserving the ecosystem. 

Young artists should consider the following questions: Do you know how many types of pollinators are native to Pennsylvania? When we think of pollinators, butterflies are what usually come to mind. But what else is considered a pollinator? What is causing their demise? What do you see in your backyard resulting from a pollinator?

For this contest, judges are looking for depictions of Pennsylvania’s pollinators and the results of the pollinators’ work. Photo submissions must have been captured between March 2025 and February 2026 of the current contest year by the person entering the contest. The deadline is March 2026.

All photos and entry forms must be submitted electronically. A link to entry forms, rules, deadlines and instructions can be found at www.pawildlife.org.