Our duck duck goose blue ribbon photo contest is open for worldwide submissions. Through an annual contest the designs are created by children artists and chosen, first on a state level, then on the federal level. The wild duck chase is the basis for the million dollar duck, a documentary feature film, directed by brian golden davis and written by martin j. An image of a drake wood duck with an old decoy was chosen as the winner of the 2018 federal duck stamp contest, and that image appears on the 20192020 federal duck stamp. Mar 15, 2020 sewe thanks our sponsor, ducks unlimited, and our partner scdnr, who help to ensure the continuance of this important program. Each year, the department holds an art contest to select the artwork for the upcoming waterfowl stamp. Eddie leroy wins 2019 federal duck stamp art contest 2019 duckstamp winner blackbellied whistlingduck pair. Since its inception in 1934, the federal duck stamp program has secured 6. All entries must be postmarked no later than midnight, march 6, 2020. Oklahoma duck stamp design competition rules oklahoma. The most comprehensive and exciting book ever written on the federal duck stamp. In subsequent years, other noted wildlife artists were asked to submit designs.
Duck stamps, back of book, united states, stamps page 8. The first federal duck stamp, designed by jay ding darling in 1934 at president franklin d. Fish and wildlife service has sponsored a stampdesign contest featuring wildlife artists. Judging for the 2017 federal duck stamp contest will be held in stevens point. This group is for duck stamp art contest enthusiasts to share art, contest news, contest entry info, contest. Our amendments would update our contact information. Hautmans brothers, jim and joe, are also multiple duck stamp artists, having each won the contest. The duck stamp art contest the richest art competition in the world and insights into judging and winning. The documentary the million dollar duck wings its way to animal planet to unveil the real drama behind the federal duck stamp contest, which was. Posted on september 12, 2016 by deltaoperatorman canada geese by minnesota artist james hautman. Smiths new book the wild duck chase, takes readers inside motley crew of artists, stamp collectors and conservationists involved in the annual federal duck stamp contest. Last october, his acrylic painting of a duck known as the common goldeneye beat 191 other artists works in the fish and wildlife services annual duck stamp contest the only art. I was not in charge of selling the stamps, so i purchased the stamps in the same manner as the public.
Duck stamps are valid for hunting permits but junior duck stamps are not. Interested in seeing federal duck stamps through the years. The duck stamp story gives a thorough history of this amazing conservation effort. The duck stamp store offers a large selection of federal, state, international, conservation and junior duck stamps. The precarious future of the federal duck stamp contest. To accomplish this, the 2018 contest regulations required the mandatory inclusion of appropriate huntingrelated accessories andor scenes. Rules and regulations for the oklahoma duck stamp design competition 1. The announcement was made at the david brower center in berkeley, calif.
Smith researched the competition for his new book, the wild duck chase, and embedded himself alongside the motley crew of artists, stamp. Profiles of famous collectors and the rarest duck stamps major errors and varieties. From a waterfowl habitat perspective, this revenue increase could acquire. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The wild duck chase and millions of other books are available for instant. For 85 years, the mission of the federal duck stamp program has been brought to life by the nations most talented wildlife artists scot storm wins federal duck stamp contest minnesota artist captures second title with waterfowl hunting. A few stipulations have been set in place to improve efficiency and help control expenses. Inside the strange and wonderful world of the federal duck stamp. In 1989 the first junior duck stamps were produced.
The waterfowl stamp art contest has been postponed until further notice. Junior duck stamp designs are judged in the k3, 46, 79, and 1012 grade groups, for which. A few stipulations have been set in place to improve efficiency and help control. We are proud to be the host city for this years federal duck stamp contest. For 85 years, the mission of the federal duck stamp program has been brought to life by the nations most talented wildlife artists scot storm wins federal duck stamp contest minnesota artist captures. Every art piece that is mailed back to cwa is entered into the california state junior duck stamp art contest. Stamps and stamp collecting object of desire creating a miniature masterpiece collecting duck stamps design mistakes, varieties, errors and rarities great collectors section 3. Duck stamp united states fish and wildlife service. Each year, for the first 10 years of the contest, i purchased the first book of 20 stamps sold to the public. Martin j smith the wild duck chase takes readers into the peculiar world of. Oct 02, 2018 adam grimm, an ohio native who now lives in burbank, s. Students then take home materials and resources to produce their own waterfowl art piece. The federal duck stamp contest rewards artists the new. Smith chronicles in his revealing narrative, within the microcosm of the duck stamp contest are intense ideological and cultural clashes between the mostly rural hunters who buy the stamps and the mostly suburban and urban birders and conservationists who decry the hunting of waterfowl.
Shop our selection of philatelic products on the postal store. This page has been updated and replaced as part of the dnrec web reboot project. Ding darling designed the very first federal duck stamp in 1934. Dumaine is coauthor of the duck stamp story, which has been widely praised as the most complete work on the history of the duck stamp program, and the stamps themselves. Us 19011940 mint stamps sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, old to new date, new to old us scott 503 washington pencil mark on. The winning entry in this contest will be featured on the 2017 connecticut migratory. Fish and wildlife service to go toward conservation education programs. But hopefully, most if not all dedicated waterfowl enthusiasts will see the longterm value of buying duck stamps and will advocate for a price increase rather than bemoan the cost. Mar 16, 2011 james hautman, an artist from chaska, minnesota, has been named the winner of the 2010 federal duck stamp art contest. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Million dollar duck documentary spotlights duck stamp. Revenue generated by the sales of junior duck stamps funds environmental education programs in all 50 states, the district of columbia and several territories. Entries may be mailed, shipped or delivered in person to.
We are now accepting entries for the 2021 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. Federal duck stamp contest college of natural resources. Junior duck stamp designs are judged in the k3, 46, 79, and 1012 grade groups, for which three first place, second place and third place and sixteen 16 honorable mention winners are chosen. The federal duck stamp, formally known as the migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, is an adhesive stamp issued by the united states federal government that must be purchased prior to. Hautmans acrylic artwork will be reproduced on the 2017. Sep 14, 2016 pop some popcorn and get your ducks in a row. Since 1934, hunters of migratory waterfowl have been required to purchase a federal migratory bird hunting and. Oklahoma us back of book duck stamps for sale ebay. Minnesota artist bob hautman wins 2017 federal duck stamp contest.
Duck stamps purchased from the aba have a pressuresensitive adhesive on the reverse side, and you will receive the duck stamp as part of the card shown in the second product photo. Get the best deals on oklahoma us back of book duck stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. Smith, whose book the wild duck chase chronicles the 2010 federal duck stamp contest. The announcement was read more south dakota artist wins 20 federal duck stamp contest.
Its the single greatest idea that the federal government has ever had, said martin j. Jul 28, 2016 stamps that are mutilated, defaced, cut from stamped envelopes, aerograms or stamped cards, covered or coated in such a manner that canceling or defacing marks cannot be printed onto the stamps, or overprinted with an unauthorized design, message, or other marking also are invalid for postal use. Sep 18, 2017 this is hautmans third federal duck stamp contest win. The contest to select the design for the 202122 delaware waterfowl stamp contest is open november 1, 2019, through march 6, 2020. If you are interested in seeing junior duck stamps. Entries must be delivered or postmarked by july 15, 2020 to be. Fish and wildlife service service, propose revising regulations governing the annual migratory bird hunting and conservation. As with other stamps issued for use with special mail. Judging takes place each spring at the state of maine.
Inside the strange and wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contest smith, martin j. You can also buy duck stamps, junior duck stamps, e stamps and stamp related products online. The 2020 federal duck stamp contest will be held september. Inside the strange and wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contest. The 2019 federal duck stamp contest rules are now available 8. I was in charge of the nevada duck stamp art contest from 1979 through 2001 when i retired. If proposed duck stamp price increases are approved, annual sales of 1.
Wisconsin us back of book duck stamps for sale ebay. Related wetlands, conservation, waterfowl, duck hunting. Inside the strange and wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contest by martin j. The program teaches students across the nation conservation through the arts. Appendices with statistics, fun facts, and images for all federal duck stamps, and the values for all stamps and duck stamp prints. Entries for the 202021 california duck stamp contest will be accepted from 9. The book takes readers into the peculiar world of competitive duck painting as it played out during the 2010 federal duck stamp contestthe only juried art competition run by the u. The federal duck stamp contest rewards artists the new york. Postal service and amplex, and at some national wildlife refuges. Browse our online stamp gallery and see how production techniques have changed the look but not the conservation purpose of the federal duck stamp. We, the fish and wildlife service service, propose to revise the regulations governing the annual migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp contest also known as the federal duck stamp contest contest. The duck stamp art contest the richest art competition in the world and. The precarious future of the federal duck stamp contest kpcc. Federal, state collector and hunter, governor editions, wholesale prints, foreign, indian res.
Sep 12, 2016 minnesota artist james hautman takes top honors in 2016 federal duck stamp contest ammoland inc. This is hautmans third federal duck stamp contest win. Federal duck stamp winner chosen milwaukee journal sentinel. Nov 27, 2017 minnesota artist bob hautman wins 2017 federal duck stamp contest. Our duckduckgoose blue ribbon photo contest is open for worldwide submissions. The painting that won the 2015 contest was of three atlantic brant that was painted by jeffrey klinefelter. His art previously appeared on the 19971998 and 20012002 federal duck stamps.
Collectors of duck stamps, conservationists, hunters, artists all will delight in this book. The 208 page book was published in mid2000, and is considered a must for duck stamp collectors. Of 215 entries in this years competition, 12 entries made it to the final round of judging. Junior duck stamp program california waterfowl association. Minnesota artist james hautman takes top honors in 2016. In past years when duck stamp prices have taken effect, stamp sales have declined by up to 10 percent from the year before. Junior duck stamp design contest and conservation program, k12. Federal register revision of federal migratory bird. Jun 26, 20 last october, his acrylic painting of a duck known as the common goldeneye beat 191 other artists works in the fish and wildlife services annual duck stamp contest the only art. Illustrations are outstanding, showing the beauty and quality of duck stamp art. Roosevelts request, depicts two mallards about to land on a marsh pond.
Both the federal and junior duck stamps are available for purchase online, at many sportinggoods and retail stores, and some post offices federal stamps only, and at some national. Migratory bird conservation stamp artistic competition begins. Both the film which is seeking additional funding and a distributor for release next year and the book its based on explore the insular and mildly eccentric subculture surrounding duck stamps, drawing on artist interviews and groundlevel coverage of the drama that surrounds contest judging. Fish and wildlife service has sponsored a stampdesign contest featuring wildlife artists from across the country the only juried art competition sponsored by the federal government.
Most of the information contained above is from the book federal duck stamp story, fifty years of excellence, by laurence f. Davis decided to revisit the subject many years later, after he had read martin j. Hautmans brothers, jim and joe, are also multiple duck stamp artists, having each won the contest five times. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or. Minnesota artist bob hautman wins 2017 federal duck stamp. Backofthebook collections an active project for collectors. All accompanying entry donations must be made via paypal in u.
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