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NYS DEC announces return of third annual Fall Foliage Photo Contests

Published on October 07, 2024

Fall Foliage Brian Trainor Lowville Cemetery 2

Autumn colors are all around and the New York State DEC is proud to announce the return of its third annual Fall Foliage Contests.

There are two separate contests, including for the Conservationist Magazine, where the winning snapshot will be featured in next fall’s Conservationist Magazine (Photos must be a minimum of 8.5”x10.75” and 300dpi to be considered).

The other division folks may participate in is the Fall Foliage Instagram Contest, where DEC officials will announce winners on four consecutive Friday’s (Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, and Nov. 1).

Each winner for the Instagram contests will receive a $100 gift card to a sporting goods store, a free year subscription to Conservationist magazine, a copy of DEC’s New York State Wildlife Viewing Guide, a DEC reusable bag, and other swag.

Photos should be submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with the subject line ‘Fall Foliage Photo Contest’ or ‘Conservationist Magazine Photo Contest.’

Image by Brian Trainor.

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