The 2025 DNR Photo Contest is now closed.​​​

2025 Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest winners have been announced. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has chosen the winners of the annual Maryland Natural Resource Photo Contest, with the grand prize going to Christopher Michael for his fun photo of a river otter, titled “Waterways Wanderer.”

This year’s contest received more than 1,800 photo submissions. Next year’s photo contest will open early in 2026.