Your hunt. Your moment. Your picture.
The magic of hunting lies in the small moments: the first light of dawn, the quiet crackling in the forest, eye contact with the game. These are all stories that want to be told – in pictures that move.
“Europe’s Hunting Photo of the Year 2025” is looking for just such moments. Together with the FACE (European Federation for Hunting and Conservation), JAGD & HUND is calling on all European hunters for the second time to send in their most emotional, impressive and authentic hunting photos.
Show us what hunting means to you – the connection with nature, the experience of tradition, the respect for game. Show us your passion and your skills through your photos, which show the aesthetic side of hunting (no photos of hunters).
The best shots will be selected by a top-class jury and presented to a large audience at JAGD & HUND 2026 and awarded prizes.
Whether quiet moments in nature, traditional scenes or personal experiences while stalking – we are looking for the best photos in a total of four categories that capture the diversity and fascination of hunting.
Join in and become part of a Europe-wide pictorial history of hunting. Make your hunting moment a highlight of the year!
The winners of “Europe’s Hunting Photo of the Year 2025” have been chosen!
On Tuesday, February 27, 2026, the best pictures were ceremoniously awarded at the JAGD & HUND trade fair. The photographs show unique moments – captured with passion and a special eye for detail.
Winner category „Fresh on the Table“: Alexander Belik
Winner category „Hunting Culture & Heritage“: Melanie Blochberger
Winner category „New Perspectives“: Jasmin Roloff
Winner Category „Wildlife & Landscape“: Marie Schmid
EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE
About the competition
After the successful premiere in 2024, the competition is now entering its second round. A unique European photo competition for hunting motifs that aims to showcase the diversity, values and personal stories of hunters across Europe.
Conditions of participation
– Start of the competition:
September 12, 2025
– Closing date:
December 15, 2025
– Each participant may submit up to 5 photos.
– Participants must be over 18 years of age.
You can find the detailed conditions of participation here.
Jury & Prizes
A jury of experts will evaluate the submitted photos. The best works will not only be exhibited at JAGD & HUND 2026, but will also be awarded prizes. The winners of each category can look forward to a non-cash prize worth around €500.
Award ceremony
The award ceremony and presentation of the winning photos will take place at JAGD & HUND 2026 .
The photo categories
Whether fascinating wild animals in the wild, young perspectives on hunting, culinary delights with game or living traditions – our photo competition is looking for the best shots of hunting and nature. Four categories offer room for creativity: Wildlife & Landscape, New Perspectives, Fresh on the Table and Hunting Culture & Heritage. Show your flair for special moments and make visible what makes hunting unique.
THE CONTEST IS OVER, AND IT IS NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO ENTER.
