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Mar 31

Winning Images for Yellowstone Forever’s 2027 Calendar

We are excited to present you with the winning images of the Yellowstone Forever 2027 Calendar Contest! We had an incredible response this year from photographers from across the country. With so many excellent images received, it is an understatement to say that the judging process was a challenging one.

A very big thank you to all who participated. There were so many top-notch images submitted that were deserving in their own right. We wish we were able to include more!

The calendar will be available to purchase in-store and online early summer 2026.

Cover and Monthly Features

Close-up of a bison with dark brown fur and curved horns, facing the camera. The background is plain and light-colored, highlighting the animals features.COVER | Steve Wood
Steam rises over colorful, layered geothermal terraces under a dramatic sunset sky, with distant mountains and clouds visible in the background.MARCH | Patrick O'Connor
A field of purple lupine flowers in bloom stretches across rolling green hills under a partly cloudy sky.JUNE | Emmett Burns
A waterfall cascades into a deep canyon surrounded by forest under a starry night sky with the Milky Way visible above.SEPTEMBER | Noah Weinstein
A group of bison stand in the snow, with two on the sides locking horns while the one in the center looks forward. Trees and a snowy background are visible.DECEMBER | Carol Akins
A turquoise geothermal hot spring pool surrounded by snow and rocky ground, with steaming water, colorful mineral deposits, and snow-covered trees in the background.JANUARY | Katherine Bohnert
A curious fox cub stands on rocky ground, looking up at a small, thin pine tree. The background is blurred, emphasizing the young fox and the sapling.APRIL | Cat Wood
A black wolf with yellow eyes stands alert in a field, partially obscured by grass and plants, looking directly at the camera. The background is blurry, highlighting the wolf’s dark fur and focused expression.JULY | Scott Coe
A great gray owl with outstretched wings flies low above tall dry grass, heading toward the camera, with a dark forest background.OCTOBER | David Haynes
A brown bear sits upright against a tree in a sunlit forest meadow, surrounded by green grass and yellow wildflowers, looking up at the branches.INSIDE BACK COVER | Elizabeth Jarvis
A white ermine with dark eyes and nose stands on snowy ground, blending into the snow around it.FEBRUARY | Julia Cook
A brown bear cub walks uphill on a grassy, rocky slope with sunlight and trees in the background.MAY | Scott Brovsky
A brown bear stands in a grassy, flower-filled meadow with green trees in the background, holding leaves in its mouth.AUGUST | Haley Merkle
A pine marten with a bushy tail perches on a snow-dusted tree branch, surrounded by pine needles and bark, looking alert.NOVEMBER | Dennis Westover

Small Feature Images

A wolf stands in snowy woods while a black bird, possibly a raven, takes flight nearby. Pine trees are visible in the background.JANUARY | Rylee Jensen
A vibrant Milky Way stretches across a starry night sky above a misty river, flanked by silhouetted trees and gentle hills.MAY | Jeff Horn
A large elk with impressive antlers stands on a grassy, rocky hillside, calling out with its mouth open. The background is blurred with trees and mountains, highlighting the elk as the main subject.SEPTEMBER | Faith Bridges
A bison charges through deep snow near a river, with snow spraying around its legs. Snow-covered trees and riverbank are visible in the background.FEBRUARY | Patty Bauchman
A young brown bear stands with one paw on a fallen tree trunk in a forest clearing, surrounded by green grass and pine trees.JUNE | Yifan Hong
Tall, leafless trees with white bases stand in a misty field of orange-brown grass, creating an eerie, foggy landscape with diffused sunlight in the background.OCTOBER | Dean Sauskojus
A small owl with bright yellow eyes and brown, white-speckled feathers perches on a tree branch, blending into the bark.MARCH | Ben Bluhm
A geyser erupts, releasing steam into the sky beside a grassy field, with a rainbow visible in the mist. Green trees and a blue sky with clouds are in the background.JULY | Rob Harwood
A large moose with broad antlers stands in a grassy, sagebrush-covered field surrounded by leafless trees with hints of yellow foliage in the background.NOVEMBER | Jaw Lee
A geyser erupts with a burst of water and steam, surrounded by mist and cloudy vapor in a rocky, geothermal landscape.APRIL | David Kingham
A lone bison stands in a grassy field with rolling hills and a tall, rugged mountain in the background under a clear blue sky.AUGUST | Lisa Culpepper
An otters head pokes out of icy water near a snowy, frozen bank.DECEMBER | Scott Wolff

Honorable Mentions

A white ermine with a black-tipped tail leaps across snowy ground, casting a shadow in the bright, open winter landscape.Steve Santel
A small, brown pika sits on a rocky surface, looking upward with its mouth open, whiskers visible, and sunlight illuminating its fur.Elizabeth Moore
A wet bear cub clings to the side of a tree trunk, surrounded by green foliage in a forest setting.Devon Pradhuman
Four brown bear cubs walk together across a snowy, grassy field with patches of snow-covered branches and trees in the background.EJ Solomon
Two large hawks with outstretched wings face each other mid-air, talons interlocked against a clear blue sky, with a blurred tree in the background.Suzanne Planck
A bison calf lies in green grass while an adult bison nuzzles it gently, their heads close together, showing a tender moment in a grassy field.David Mullholand
A small owl with yellow eyes and brown, speckled feathers perches on a thin branch against a blurred, light-colored background.Kyle Moon
A badger with a white-striped face crouches on the ground near a tree trunk, looking directly at the camera in a forested area.Sarah Moore
A blue bird with outstretched wings takes off from a weathered, lichen-covered tree stump against a soft green background.Mark Planck
Three young foxes with reddish fur and black legs rest on large, gray rocks with patches of lichen. The background is filled with more rocks, creating a natural and rugged setting.Scott Thompson
A grey wolf with piercing yellow eyes stands alert on green grass, facing forward. The background is blurred, highlighting the wolfs thick fur and intense gaze.Evan Watts
A large black bear stands alert in a grassy field with green and brown vegetation in the background.Dawn Barrowcliff