Suggestions:
If you would like to submit your own photos, please keep a few things in mind. Your chances of winning are better if the you stay away from these common mistakes.
Taking your kill or catch home before taking the picture and then taking the photo in the house or garage. If you forgot your camera in the field, just take the picture with a thick tree or lawn in the background when you get home. Keep it close to avoid getting too much unwanted background in the shot. Also, if there is a lot of blood, take just a moment and clean it off or position the fish or game so the blood is less visible. Another tip, scenery photos with loved ones in them are great, but if it's a close up of your child with little scenery actually in it, it probably belongs on your wall more than this contest. If you have a great scenery shot, go ahead and put your kids or others in the view if you want, but make sure the scenery is still a dominant part of the photo. Remember, even if you don't think your photo will win the contest, send it in so I can show it off. Keep your camera ready, you'll eventually get that winning shot!