Photographic and Film Overview
We understand that many of our members have a passion for photography and love to capture their hunting and outdoor experiences through the lens. We encourage all of our members to take this opportunity to showcase their skills and submit their best photos and films.
We have made it even easier to enter with digital photo submissions now being accepted.
Entries close 5pm Friday 27th June 2025
Photographic Categories:
- Game animals
- Birds
- Mammals
- Insects, Reptiles and Amphibians
- Scenic
- Flora
- Human Interest
- Game/Trail Camera
Film Categories:
- Training and promotional
- Hunting
- New Zealand wildlife
2025 Entry Forms
Download entry forms:
- Photographic and Film Entry ONLINE Form 2025 (preferred)
Please note you will need a Google Account to submit via the web form. This is a change implemented by Google, not our team. The Wilkinson Target competition can be entered here.
OR - Photographic and Film Entry Form 2025
If you do not have a Google account, please use this form and email it, with your photos to conference@deerstalkers.org.nz
See the National Competition overview page for other categories to enter.
Bonus Competition Categories - We are on the hunt for a new Wilkinson Postal Shoot Target Image & HUNTS Manual Cover Photo
Wilkinson Target Image Sought
We're updating the Wilkinson Postal Shoot target – and for the first time, it will feature a real hind in full colour. We're calling on NZDA photographers to help make it happen. We require photo's of full body red deer hinds standing broadside, similar to the image above. Due to the special nature of this competition, this category is NOT limited to photos taken in the last 12 months.
This is your opportunity to have your image chosen as the reference for a target used by hundreds of members in the Wilkinson Postal Shoot for years to come. It’s a rare chance to contribute to the sport of target shooting in a meaningful and lasting way.
The selected image will be chosen for its clarity, realism, and suitability for use as a shooting target.
What we’re looking for:
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A hind (female deer)
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Broadside view
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Unobstructed by vegetation or terrain
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Shot at eye-level (not from above or below)
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A high-resolution file. It must be at least 12MP and able to be printed to 1300mm high, and 1000mm wide. Scans of physical photos will not be considered.
Start searching your archives or head out with the camera — this is a legacy image we’re after.
Due to the special nature of this competition, this category is NOT limited to photos taken in the last 12 months.
2026 Competition Dates
Entries will be open in May 2026 - So, dust off your cameras, get out into the wilderness, and start capturing those amazing shots to enter next year!