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.
- Image(s) must be of waterfowl, dogs, or pertaining to hunting.
- Participants are allowed to make 3 entries (jpg) per contest.
- Competition is open to anyone over 18 years of age.
- 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.
- 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.
- Watermarks and other identifying markings on images will be disqualified. This allows every photographer an anonymous judging process.
- Winners may be featured in Delta Waterfowl media.
- By entering the contest, you agree to grant Delta Waterfowl non-exclusive rights to publish, feature, reproduce and use the images submitted.
- 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.
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