© Coyote Hunting by Melissa Groo

The #CaptureCoexistence campaign unites nature photographers and videographers to join our efforts to end cruel and senseless Wildlife Killing Contests nationwide. Through camera lenses, the essence of coexistence is captured—humans and nonhuman animals living in beautiful multispecies communities—and inspires appreciation for wild nature.

Unfortunately, wildlife policy currently caters toward minority special interest groups, perpetuating practices such as wildlife killing contests. This places a cheap price tag on the lives of wild species, degrades the value of individual animals, endangers ecotourism economies, and damages ecosystems.

The #CaptureCoexistence campaign champions ethical, non-consumptive wildlife recreation and amplifies the collective voices of the nature photography industry in support of wildlife policy that protects rather than harms wildlife. With a unified voice from nature photographers and videographers, we can show the beauty of the wild lives lost during each killing contest and inspire more advocacy demanding an end to this indefensible bloodsport.

PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS:
JOIN THE #CAPTURECOEXISTENCE CAMPAIGN

Step 1: Sign our petition! 

We’re calling on all photographers and videographers (from budding to amateur to professional) to help us leverage the power and influence of the nature photography industry in advocating for an end to Wildlife Killing Contests. If you use camera equipment, you’re a photographer in our book! Please sign our petition standing in opposition to Wildlife Killing Contests. This sign-on letter will be used in our state-based campaigns and to encourage major camera companies to take a stand against wildlife killing contests.

Step 2. Become a #CaptureCoexistence Contributor

Want to inspire new audiences to protect wild nature with your images and videos? Join us as a #CaptureCoexistence Contributor for a chance to be featured on Project Coyote’s social media channels and to receive additional resources, our #CaptureCoexistence watermark, and the chance to meet and collaborate with other Contributors. 

Check out our contributor guide for details on how to become a contributor. All photographers must agree to only contribute photographs that conform to ethical photography standards. 

Step 3: Share the #CaptureCoexistence Campaign

Share the petition with all nature photographers and videographers you know. Use the hashtag #CaptureCoexistence to pledge your support for the campaign to ban Wildlife Killing Contests. And encourage other nature photographers and videographers to become #CaptureCoexistence Contributors.

Step 4: Raise awareness and speak out

As a wildlife photographer/videographer, you have a unique and impactful suite of experiences, insights, and opportunities to advocate for wild lives. Your voice can make a difference on social media, your local community, and beyond . Join us as a Contributor to access additional resources and ideas for how to advocate for wild lives with our #CaptureCoexistence Contributor toolkit. You can also learn more about our national campaign to end Wildlife Killing Contests and additional ways to take action by clicking the button below.

Additional Resources and Information on Wildlife Killing Contests:

• Statement in opposition to Wildlife Killing Contests signed by more than 70 world-renowned conservation scientists
• Killing Games – Wildlife In The Crosshairs – Project Coyote’s award-winning documentary exposing Wildlife Killing Contests
• Wildlife Killing Contests – Comfort Theory’s award-winning film produced by National Geographic filmmakers in collaboration with Project Coyote
• National Coalition to End Wildlife Killing Contests co-founded by Project Coyote
• Statements by wildlife management professionals and hunters on Wildlife Killing Contests
• The Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act of 2022