2027 General Fish Art Entry Form

General Fish Art Entry Form

Entry Deadline • February 28th, 2027
This entry form is for U.S. youth residing in one of the following states:

Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

If you reside in a different location, please visit our Form Finder to find the correct entry form and guidelines for your state, region or country. Please visit our website for updated information, rules, and guidelines.

Questions? Please contact MNix@WildlifeForever.org or Info@WildlifeForever.org
Do you live in the United States?
Are you submitting one entry or multiple?
Please enter your submission using the International Entry Form instead

Student Information
Student Full Name

First NameLast Name
Student Email
Phone
Grade Level
Age
State
Country
County
Mailing Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Educator / Adult Supervisor Information
Supervising Adult / Educator Full Name

First NameLast Name
Adult Role(s)
Educator / Adult Email:
example@example.com
School/Organization
School/Organization Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Before You Submit
Please be sure your artwork, creative writing, and entry form meets all of the following criteria:
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Signature of Artist:
Signature of Supervising Adult:
The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Submitting Multiple Entries

If you're an educator, teacher, or parent submitting a large amount of entries, this will help streamline the process. For just a few entries, we welcome you to submit them individually by going back a step and selecting "I'm submitting one entry". For questions, contact the Wildlife Forever team at info@wildlifeforever.org.
Group Entry Instructions

1. Download the G roup Information Sheet (Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets): Read the instructions at the top. Then, create a copy and complete all required details for your group, including the supervising adult/educator and each student whose art you would like to include.

2. Gather and Scan Submission Materials: Following instructions in the Rules & Guidelines for scanning and cropping, scan all artwork (all participants) and creative writing (U.S. Grade 4–12 participants only).

3. Save Files in Accepted Formats: Save artwork as a PNG, JPG, or JPEG. Save creative writing as a PDF, PNG, JPG, or JPEG.

4. Clearly Name All Files: Please label clearly to ensure all art can be identified with its amazing artist!
- Artwork Naming: Save or rename each file with the student’s name, grade, species, and "art" in the file name (e.g., JaneSmith_Grade3_Trout_Art.jpg).
- Creative Writing Naming: For students in Grade 4 and above, save or rename each essay file with the student’s name, grade, and “writing” in the file name (e.g., JohnSmith_Grade4_Writing.jpg).
5. Upload Online: After you have completed the steps above, including clearly naming artwork and creative writing files, gather all digital files into a folder. Zip the folder and upload it to this online entry form, along with the completed Group Entry Information Sheet (Excel or Google Sheet accepted).

If Mailing Artwork (Groups of 12+ Only):
1. Visit the the Form Finder: Mailed artwork is only accepted in select regions of the United States. Your region will accept mail as an OPTION for large groups of 12 or more students only. See Form Finder for Details.

2. Print and Attach Name Tags: Use the Mail-In Name Sheet to write your name, grade, and fish species. Cut out the name tag (1 per student/artwork) and tape the respective tag on the back of your piece.
Educator / Adult Information
Educator / Adult Full Name

First NameLast Name
School / Organization
Email
example@example.com
Adult Role
State
Mailing Address (School / Studio / Home)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
How are you submitting your work?
How many entries (total # of students) are you submitting?
Filled Group Information Sheet

EXCEL OR GOOGLE SHEETS ONLY
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(Zipped Folder) Student Artwork & Writings

ZIPPED FILES ONLY
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Before You Submit
Please be sure the artwork, creative writing, and entry form meets all of the following criteria:
Date

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Signature of Adult:
The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Nominate an Educator of the Year

The Fish Art Contest includes a special award honoring educators who inspire students to explore the outdoors and participate in the contest. If you’d like to nominate someone, complete this final page to submit them for the Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year Award—they’ll have a chance to receive a classroom package of fishing and art supplies.
How are you submitting to the Fish Art Contest?
How many years have you participated in the Fish Art Contest?
Who are you nominating?
Nominating Educator Name

First NameLast Name
Nominating Educator Email
example@example.com
Share the outdoor experiences being taught by you or your chosen Educator
Richard M. (Dick) Hart was a successful businessman and family man who had a passion for fishing and conservation. Recognizing his contributions and impact on the Fish Art Contest, The Richard M. Hart Educator of the Year Award is a National Award to honor educators from across the nation. It was Mr. Hart’s belief that educators are the key to encourage and inspire youth conservation education.
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General Fish Art Entry Form

Student Information

Educator / Adult Supervisor Information

Artwork Information

Before You Submit

The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Submitting Multiple Entries

Educator / Adult Information

Before You Submit

The Fish Art Contest is supported by:

Nominate an Educator of the Year