A pintail rises from the water beside the graphic for the Million Duck Big Picture Photo Contest for Delta Waterfowl.

Delta Waterfowl’s 2024 Million Duck Big Picture Photo Contest will be open from February 9 to March 9, 2024. The contest is open to all photographers of any level. You do not need to be a Delta Waterfowl member to enter. Although, being a member helps support conservation efforts and contests like this, so it would be cool with us if you joined.

Winners will be announced on March 20, 2024.

  1. Image(s) must be of waterfowl, dogs, or pertaining to hunting.
  2. Participants are allowed to make 3 entries (jpg) per contest.
  3. Competition is open to anyone over 18 years of age.
  4. You must be the sole author and owner of the copyright of all images entered. Delta Waterfowl does not accept any liability for the publication or unlawfully reproduced images.
  5. Competition is open to all U.S. and non-U.S. residents and is subject to its laws. Entrants outside of the U.S. must adhere to local laws.
  6. Watermarks and other identifying markings on images will be disqualified. This allows every photographer an anonymous judging process.
  7. Winners may be featured in Delta Waterfowl media.
  8. By entering the contest, you agree to grant Delta Waterfowl non-exclusive rights to publish, feature, reproduce and use the images submitted.
  9. The judges’ decision as to the winner is final.

  • Technical skill – Photo displays knowledge of the subject, waterfowl, and hunting.
  • Creativity – Originality and artistic style (50%), presentation and technical skill (50%)
  • Accuracy – Colors, sizes, and perspectives. Additional points will be awarded for safety first (examples: lifejackets, eye protection, hearing protection.)
  • Overall presentation – Photo displays knowledge of the outdoors and emotion.

Graphic showing the levels of prizes for the Million Duck Big Picture Photo Contest.

Million Duck: Big Picture Grand Prize
Alps Outdoors Floating Blind Bag, Avery Sport Dog Swag Pack, Yeti Dog Bowl, Delta Waterfowl History Book: Premium Edition, Black Cloud Hoodie, Delta Waterfowl Hat, Thermos, Multi-tool, and Decals 

Million Duck: Big Picture 1st Place
Avery Sport Dog Swag Pack, Yeti Dog Bowl, Delta Waterfowl History Book: Premium Edition, Premium Edition, Black Cloud Hoodie, Delta Waterfowl Hat, Thermos, Multi-tool, and Decals

Million Duck: Big Picture 2nd Place
Yeti Dog Bowl, Delta Delta Waterfowl History Book: Premium Edition, Black Cloud Hoodie, Delta Waterfowl Hat, Thermos, Multi-tool, and Decals

Million Duck: Big Picture 3rd Place
Delta Waterfowl History Book: Premium Edition, Black Cloud Hoodie, Delta Waterfowl Hat, Thermos, Multi-tool, and Decals

Million Duck: Big Picture Runner Up – Photographers Choice (6 winners)
Delta Waterfowl Hat, Thermos, Multi-tool, and Decals

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