![]() ![]() ![]() Conservationists, stamp collectors and others may purchase the stamp in support of habitat conservation. Waterfowl hunters age 16 and older are required to purchase and carry the current Federal Duck Stamp. The judges for this year’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest were: Deb Hahn, international relations director for the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Donald Messersmith, professor emeritus at the University of Maryland, who taught courses in entomology, ornithology and environmental education James O’Donnell, museum specialist in the Collections Department of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum Constance Sanchez, director of the Important Bird Areas Program with the National Audubon Society and Jonathan Alderfer, an artist and author who is the birding consultant for National Geographic Books. ![]() “For more than 80 years, hunters, bird watchers and millions of people who simply care about the environment have ‘put their stamp on conservation’ with their Duck Stamp purchases.” “Buying Federal Duck Stamps remains the simplest way to make a difference in conserving our nation’s birds and their habitats,” said Ford. Duck Stamps have helped to protect more than six-and-a-half million acres of waterfowl habitat in our National Wildlife Refuge System now that is a lasting legacy.” “This is not just any piece of art, but one whose impact will be felt for generations to come. "I congratulate Joseph Hautman on his win and the entire Hautman family on their artistic talent,” said Ford. Eligible species for this year’s Federal Duck Stamp Contest were the blue-winged teal, cinnamon teal, gadwall, mallard and trumpeter swan. Of 157 entries in this year’s competition, 10 entries made it to the final round of judging today. FWS.Īmong them, the Hautmans have won 11 Federal Duck Stamp contests. James Hautman, of Chaska, Minn., was the third place winner of the 2015 Federal Duck Stamp art contest with his acrylic painting of a pair of mallards. ![]()
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