Where to go for wildlife photography?

Death Valley - incredible trails and history, great photo opportunity. Not as much wildlife you see because it hides - but it's there. Don't go earlier than Nov or later than March. One of our favorites - also, you didn't mention Everglades - wildlife abundant in that park.

N Dakota in Teddy Roosevelt NP is a surprise sleeper - feral horses, bison, and a multitude of smaller animals. Well worth the trip - the horses are awesome sight ... numerous stallions with mares and young.

Yellowstone/Teton area is hard to beat, but you said you've been there. Last year we saw moose, elk, deer, marmot, black bear, bison, fox, coyote, eagles, pronghorn, etc... the list can go on and on. If you find a better place, let me know!

Cades Cove TN in Spring and Fall.

Spring Break any where ...

Yosemite in winter or spring. Not in summer with the crowds.

Do you want animals that are accustomed to human presence or harder to access?

Custer, Yellowstone, and Smokies were my first thoughts but you've visited those. For something different, the Achafalaya Basin in Louisiana or Everglades would offer something completely different.

We have reservations at Paynes Prairie State Park which is near Gainsville Fl. over spring break. I'm into photography as well, and plan on taking my new Cannon digital SLR.

We plan on hiking, and doing some horseback riding,on the trails there. If your into biking, the 16 mile long, paved Gainesville-Hawthorne State Trail is not far away.

You mentioned Alaska, but not the Yukon, specifically. Saw more wildlife there than in AK! ST

Southeast GA has lots of places that are popular for wildlife photography. You could base camp on Jekyll Island, which has miles of bike and walking trails on pavement and through the woods. Jekyll Island is a state park, hunting is not allowed. You can get within 5 feet of white tail deer and they won't flinch. You can also get within a few feet of Alligators, that also won't flinch, but you might :). I've seen shark, dolphin and rays while standing on the Clam Creek Fishing Pier (across from the campground). Jekyll's Driftwood Beach was once voted one of America's most beautiful beaches.

Within an hour of Jekyll Island is the Okefenokee Swamp. The Okefenokee has Deer, Alligator, Black Bear, Bobcat and countless species of birds. It doesn't sound like it, but Swamps are beautiful in their own right. You can take day and overnight canoe trips through the swamps. On the Folkston side of the swamp is the Chesser Homestead. There are many miles of hiking trails through the swamp.

-Michael

Here in Colorado, I take photos around my home of deer, elk, black bear, foxes, coyotes, bobcats, and occasionally a cougar. Small game and birds often offer the most unusual or comical photos.