#inthewildhood - The Last Chance Edition

10 weeks ago we launched our #inthewildhood summer photo contest. To say it was something of a last-minute substitution would be an understatement. 

© aus10sntx | Wild Thing, Mammals category

We'd been planning our Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt for a year, but then, well... you know, COVID.  And as needs must, #inthewildhood was born. We could not possibly be more astounded by how much the contest has resonated with the public. 

© Sandra Kelley | House Beautiful category

As we head into our final weekend for submissions, the 6200 individual photos entered by our readers have been viewed almost 34,000 times! That's an average of 85 entries and 470 views per day since the contest began. Wow!

© Christy Barwise | Heavenly Bodies category

Each time we browse through the gallery, which is available for public viewing until September 15th, we ooh and aah over the creepy, ethereal, awe-inspiring and humorous photos. Go take a look, we're sure you will too.

© Clayton Bownds | What the Heck IS That category

And there's still time to enter. Your photo could be featured on the blog or in social media posts, as so many others have been all summer long. Don't miss your shot — you only have to grab your camera and get outside to take it.

© photosbynatacha | Wild Thing, Insects category

There are 12 categories you can enter. Just find the one that matches your creativity and get to work!

© jiminythecricket | Recreation Dreams category

To enter before the August 31st deadline, post a photo with #inthewildhood to your own Instagram or Twitter accounts, to our Facebook page or upload them directly to the contest. 

© Kristyn Eldridge | Unexpected Plants category

Don't forget! That last sunset in August means the contest is over. Get your entries in this weekend!

© Chandra Renz | Talk About the Weather category

Not sure you know the best way to take outdoor photos? Earl Nottingham reveals tricks of the trade each issue in his column, Picture This. To get the most out of your outdoor photography, subscribe to Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine. For a limited time enjoy three months of digital access to 600+ articles and our expanded 2020 Summer issue - all for only $1.99!