NRA Accepting Submissions for 2025 George Montgomery Wildlife Art Contest

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is now accepting submissions for the 2025 George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest. First started in 1987, the George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest offers young artists interested in hunting and wildlife an outlet to use their creative talent, practice artistic techniques, and refine wildlife identification skills through the creation of original works.

We are pleased to announce a new prize structure featuring higher monetary awards for 2025. First, second, and third place winners will be selected in each of four categories, based on the student’s grade level, and will be awarded $1500, $1000, and $750, respectively. An overall Best in Show winner will receive a cash prize of $2,000.

“The George Montgomery/NRA Youth Wildlife Art Contest provides an outlet for youth interested in the outdoors and wildlife conservation to express their creativity and artistic skills in the form of original artwork,” said Peter Churchbourne, managing director of NRA Hunting. “The stakes of this competition have been raised this year as the prize amounts have at least doubled for the various winners in each category. This contest not only spreads awareness of the positive effects of conservation but also gives artists the chance to win thousands of dollars in prizes.”

Open to students in grades 1 through 12, submissions will be accepted until October 1, 2025. Entries must be signed by the artist and should portray any North American game bird or animal that may be legally hunted or trapped. Endangered species and non-game animals, such as eagles and snakes, are not eligible subjects. Winning artists will be notified by November 15, 2025.

Submissions for 2025 need to be original art and mailed to NRA Headquarters. Visit artcontest.nra.org to review contest rules, see examples of previous winners, find a list of North American game animals, and to complete the entry form.