Earlier we told you that the 22nd annual Youth Wildlife Art Contest was about to be judged. Now, this year's entries have been looked over and the winners will soon be announced.

First, second, and third-place were awarded in each of the categories: first through third grades, fourth through sixth grades, seventh through ninth grades, and tenth through twelfth grades.

Our three judges had a tough time narrowing down the winners and were very impressed with the overall talent on display in this year's collection. As a testament to how arduous the judging process was, our 'Honorable Mentions' category includes more artwork this year than any year previous.

The winners will be announced the week after Thanksgiving. Each piece of art will be posted to the blog as soon as they are scanned. There were really some incredible pieces this year that we can't wait to share. Keep your eyes peeled as we roll out the winners and put their work on display here at NRAblog.