The Winter 2026 Edition Is Here.
Winter's most explosive wildlife opportunities are upon, and this issue is all about learning how you can predict them. Learn to read barometric pressure like animals do. Understand how to forecast the next major owl irruption and what last year’s invasion of great gray and boreal owls means for what is shaping up to be a legendary spring and summer.
The Science Behind the Rut
PhotoWILD’s ongoing series dedicated to helping you prepare for one of the greatest wildlife events of the year - because fieldcraft starts with knowing your subject.
The Science Behind the Madness
This in-depth feature explores the science and spectacle of the rut, when North America’s ungulates enter a hormone-fueled battle for the right to breed. Blending field experience with biology, it examines the costs, strategies, and evolutionary stakes of this high-risk season, geared specifically for wildlife photographers.
The Wildlife Photographer’s Guide to the Bison Rut
The bison rut is North America’s first, longest, and most dangerous breeding season — a dramatic battle of strength and survival. Learn the science, behavior, and fieldcraft techniques to photograph and understand this iconic wildlife spectacle.
The Wildlife Photographer’s Guide to the Pronghorn Rut
The pronghorn rut is a high-speed breeding season fueled by female choice, territorial conflict, and raw endurance. Discover the science, strategy, and fieldcraft needed to photograph this fast-paced spectacle on the open prairie.
The Wildlife Photographer’s Guide to the Elk Rut
The elk rut is the continent’s most iconic tournament of power, stamina, and survival. Learn the science, behavior, and fieldcraft behind photographing this dramatic spectacle in the heart of North America’s wild landscapes.
The Wildlife Photographer’s Guide to the Moose Rut
The moose rut is a testosterone-fueled collision of size, aggression, and acoustic dominance. Learn the timing, behavior, and fieldcraft needed to photograph the world’s largest deer.
