The program was recognized by congress with the 1994 enactment of the junior duck stamp conservation and design program act. At least one of the five eligible waterfowl species must be the dominant feature of your entry in the foreground and clearly the focus of attention. Sep 28, 2017 when i went back to the green room for the final time to collect my personal items, suzanne was waiting there to present each judge with a token of appreciation from the duck stamp office it was a first day cover of the 2016 winner in a frame with a personalized note on the back something i will always cherish as you can only serve as a. Roosevelts request, depicts two mallards about to land on a marsh pond. Missouri duck stamp 1983 blue winged teal with full tab mint vfxf nh.
Missouri duck stamp 1979 canada geese mint vfxf nh. Redhead ducks painting selected for state wetlands habitat stamp. In addition to the judging and announcement of the winner, there will be family friendly events and more. The mdwfp waterfowl program is dedicated to improving waterfowl habitat and hunting opportunities on public and private lands throughout mississippi. Sep 16, 2016 the 2016 17 stamp features trumpeter swans painted by joseph hautman.
Valid drivers license if under the age of 16 use social security number. Aug 17, 2016 the john heinz national wildlife refuge is gearing up for our favorite art contest. Federal duck stamp contest will celebrate conservation efforts of waterfowl hunters the u. Mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks. Having observed them closely in the field, artist joe hautman describes the trumpeter swan as a study in contrast. Waterfowl hunting regulations purchase license and waterfowl stamps online. Joseph hautman of plymouth, minnesota, won the 2011 federal duck stamp contest with his acrylic painting of a single wood duck.
His art previously appeared on the 20042005 federal duck stamp. The 20162017 federal duck stamp contest winning design shows a pair of trumpeter swans flying over a peaceful wetlands scene. He was asked to draw the 19461947 migratory bird hunting duck stamp, and his enthusiastic dedication to the duck stamp led to a formal selection process with judges, standards, and clear rules for the art contest, starting in the early 1950s. California department of fish and wildlife, 1416 ninth street, room 1280, sacramento, ca 95814. A great book for anyone interested in the history or just likes looking at pictures of waterfowl. Eligible species for the 2019 duck stamp contest are. Mississippi state and federal duck stamps now available. This is storms second federal duck stamp contest win.
Fish and wildlife service is celebrating the conservation achievements of waterfowl hunters with changes to the federal duck stamp contest. It is also used to gain entrance to national wildlife refuges that normally charge for admission. According to mississippi law, funds from the sale of mississippi waterfowl stamps must be used for the purpose of protecting and propagating migratory waterfowl and for the development, restoration. Entries for the 2016 federal duck stamp art contest. A percentage of the proceeds goes to the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries and parksto be used in the continuing effort toward waterfowl conservation in mississippi. Posted on september 12, 2016 by deltaoperatorman canada geese by minnesota artist james hautman. Artists are invited to submit their original artwork to the 20142015 california duck stamp art contest. Oct 03, 2015 the painting that won the 2015 contest was of three atlantic brant that was painted by jeffrey klinefelter. The winning entry will be featured on the national 2015 2016 junior duck stamp. The 2016 federal duck stamp contest is being held in philadelphia this year on september 9 and 10 at the academy of natural sciences. An issuing fee was added to each stamp starting around 2005. Mississippi duck stamp by jerrie glasper duck art, quack quack, duck. If you do not follow the instructions completely, your entry may be disqualified from the contest. Scans were not colorcorrected or otherwise adjusted.
Minnesotas hautman brothers, of fargo fame, sweep federal. The winner for the 2019 stamp was chosen on november 3rd, 2018 by a panel of four judges, followed by a public art show and wine tasting event at duck pond cellars in dundee, or. Minnesota artist wins 2016 duck stamp contest delta waterfowl. Melissa perez, jdsp coordinator mississippi sandhill crane nwr. Each year, theres a different illustration on the stamp, usually a duck. 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 hunting for migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geese. The 2020 federal duck stamp contest rules are now available 1. Virginia artist wins 2016 california duck stamp art contest.
Jun 30, 2016 the painting, which depicts a pair of lesser snow geese, will be the official design for the 2016 2017 stamp. Since the junior duck stamp contest was introduced in south dakota in 1993, over 10,000. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Strokes of genius fourtime federal duck stamp winner jim hautman is dus 2011 artist of the year when jim hautman was a little boy, his father, tom tuck hautman, regaled the family with tales of days gone by, when vast flights of canvasbacks could be counted on to arrive each fall on minnesota waters. Apr 26, 2015 the federal duck stamp, formally known as the migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, is required by the united states federal government to hunt migratory waterfowl such as ducks and geese it is also used to gain entrance to national wildlife refuges that normally charge for admission and is widely seen as a collectable and a means to raise funds for wetland conservation.
The national junior duck stamp art contest started in 1993 and the first stamp design was selected from the eight participating states. One of the most important steps in preparing for the waterfowl season is purchasing state and federal duck stamps. Mar 31, 2017 the stamp features a closeup of the hands of jimmy duck holmes, a blues musician from bentonia. Kansas junior duck stamp competition home facebook. Eddie leroy wins 2019 federal duck stamp art contest. Inside the strange and wonderful world of the federal duck stamp contest by martin j.
Does not include wma user permit, saltwater fishing or waterfowl stamp. The 2019 federal duck stamp contest rules are now available 8. The federal duck stamp is one of the most successful conservation initiatives in u. Martin smith takes the reader through the origin and history of the duck stamp as well as placing the reader in the auditorium for the annual duck stamp contest judging. Get the best deals on mississippi us back of book duck stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. The first federal duck stamp, designed by jay ding darling in 1934 at president franklin d.
We are thrilled to dedicate the mississippi statehood forever stamp to honor a state that has been very instrumental to american ingenuity and the american spirit, james p. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Junior duck stamp contest open for entries the dispatch. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus.
Hautmans acrylic painting was selected by a fivejudge panel at the 2016 federal duck stamp art contest, held saturday in philadelphia. The program encourages students to explore their natural world, invites them to investigate biology and wildlife management principles and challenges them to express and share what they have. Blackbellied whistling duck emperor goose american black duck northern shoveler bufflehead details federal duck stamp theme will celebrate the conservation achievement of waterfowl hunters in 2018 sunday, march 25, 2018. John nelson harris wins 2016 louisiana duck stamp competition. The winner of the 2016 federal duck stamp contest is official. Please read all of the enclosed information very carefully and follow the instructions. Revenue generated by the sales of junior duck stamps funds environmental education programs in all 50 states, the district of columbia and several territories. The piece will be made into the 201617 federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp commonly called the duck stamp. In this case, artists rob mcbroom and tim taylor have a disagreement over. Jackson thanks to our abundance of waterfowl and habitat, hunting and viewing are very popular in mississippi, and witnessing the teal migration and hunting season in september is a great start to the fall. Any winning design from another stamp contest federal, state or private is not eligible. The detail has lead this book to become one of my favorites on waterfowl conservation. News items friends of the migratory birdduck stamp. Eligible species for this years federal duck stamp contest were the wood duck.
In 1984, the maine department of inland fisheries and wildlife mdifw instituted a state duck stamp program modeled loosely after the federal duck stamp program. The program teaches students across the nation conservation through the arts. All purchasers of the electronic federal duck stamp, or e stamp, will receive their physical stamp within 45 days from date of purchase. Hautmans fine painting will be made into the 2016 2017 federal migratory bird hunting and conservation stamp, commonly called the duck stamp, which will go on sale in late june 2016.
A painting by guy crittenden won the 2016 california duck stamp art contest. Duck stamps and prints have proven their value as a sound investment, and the money raised by their initial sale helps to preserve national wetlands. Best of show entries for the junior duck stamp contest from u. As the birthplace of americas music, the state of mississippi is honored to be recognized by the united states postal service with this commemorative stamp on our 200th birthday, said governor bryant. Please do not include dashes or spaces while entering your drivers license number. More details and rules on submission can be found below. Dec 01, 2016 today we will start to look at the life of walter alois weber, a very talented artist who holds the distinction of becoming the first person to design more than one federal waterfowl stamp. Judging for the 2017 federal duck stamp contest will. Cygnus olor, mute swan, earth baby, red books, vintage stamps, penny. Wild turkey stamp design contest pdf pheasant stamp design contest pdf. The mission of the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks is to conserve and enhance mississippis wildlife, fisheries, and parks, provide quality outdoor recreation, and engage the public in natural resource conservation. The 2016 federal duck stamp art contest will take place on september 910, and will feature plenty of events and functions for artists, collectors, and stamp enthusiasts. The obsessive, weird world of duck stamp artists 89. Fish and wildlife service, department of the interior, ms.
Robert steiner with over 60 different state designs, and one federal, rw65. Put your hands together for the new mississippi stamp. Students learn the importance of wetlands and waterfowl and use their knowledge to create a drawing or painting of one of the 46 native species of ducks, geese and swans and compete for a big prize. Mar 15, 2020 the junior duck stamp jds, a program for k12 students, integrates wildlife and nature education with a visual arts curriculum. Hunters education number if born on or after january 1, 1972.
The 1978 duck stamp design was opened to all, and 48 artists entered the competition. Judging for the 2017 federal duck stamp contest will be held in stevens point, the first time. The 2016 17 stamp features trumpeter swans painted by joseph hautman. Mar 31, 2017 in addition, musical tributes were performed by jimmy duck holmes and the pass road elementary fifthgrade choir. The contest determines the image to be used on what is commonly known as the louisiana duck stamp. Robert steiner is not a household name, but on friday, with the issue of the new federal duck stamp, he begins a yearlong run as one of the most visible artists in the united states. The products, services, merchandise, contests, events. In the process, walter was the winner of the first ever federal duck stamp contest, held in 1949. Which artist has the honor of painting the most state duck stamp designs. James hautman claims fifth duck stamp art contest win sep 16, 2016, 1 pm an acrylic painting by james hautman of three canada geese in flight was chosen as the winner of the 2016 federal duck stamp contest, and will serve as the design for the federal duck stamp that will be issued in the summer of 2017. 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.
The federal junior duck stamp conservation and design program is a dynamic art and sciencebased curriculum that teaches wetland and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. The federal duck stamp contest rewards artists the new. Apr 26, 2015 the federal duck stamp, formally known as the migratory bird hunting. It was the first time that crittenden has won the california duck stamp art contest, although he has won numerous contests held by other states.
Mississippi waterfowl stamp 1976 20 12 artist signed stamps and later plate blocks available. For the next 17 years, the art featured on the california duck stamp was selected through an art contest. The art should be protectively packaged, and the exterior. This book is an excellent way to look back into the history of waterfowl stamps and a chance to study on how styles and techniques now differ to recent duck stamps. Joe hautman won the federal duck stamp contest with his acrylic painting of a. Posted on september 12, 2016 by deltaoperatorman canada geese by. Florida man wins 2016 louisiana duck stamp competition. Minnesota artist james hautman takes top honors in 2016. Migratory bird conservation stamp artistic competition begins. For more information about jennifers win, view the press release. Cochrane, chief customer and marking officer and executive vice president for the u. Junior duck stamp contest information united states fish. Published on sep 14, 2016 even the world of duck stamp art has heated rivalries.
Next week, one of the hobbys most competitive events will take place at drexel universitys academy of natural sciences in philadelphia, pa. Minnesota artist wins 2016 duck stamp contest a stunning trio of canada geese in flight by chaska, minnesota, artist james hautman will grace the 20172018 duck stamp. A plan to change a beloved stamp is ruffling feathers the new. A percentage of the proceeds goes to the mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries and parks to be used in the continuing effort toward waterfowl conservation in mississippi. The federal junior duck stamp conservation and design program is a dynamic artsciencebased curriculum that. Winners ranged from wellknown professionals to artists with little or no formal art schooling. Harris has a long history of duck stamp contest wins, taking the florida duck stamp contest three times before it was disbanded in 2003, and most recently winning the california duck stamp contest in 2014. Entries for the 202021 california duck stamp contest will be accepted from 9. May 08, 2018 columbus the artwork of wildlife artist jocelyn beatty won first place in the 2018 ohio wetlands habitat stamp design competition, according to the ohio department of natural resources. Bob hines 19121994 was an extraordinary wildlife artist who served as the usfws artistillustrator in residence. Sep 12, 2016 minnesota artist james hautman takes top honors in 2016 federal duck stamp contest ammoland inc. I look forward to following next years duck stamp competition.
We are now accepting entries for the 2021 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. The painting, which depicts a pair of lesser snow geese, will be the official design for the 20162017 stamp. Of 153 entries in this years competition, held at springs preserve in las vegas, nevada, 19 entries made it to the final round of judging. Entries must be delivered or postmarked by july 15, 2020 to be accepted. The junior duck stamp contest, partnered with a dynamic arts curriculum, teaches wetlands and waterfowl conservation to students in kindergarten through high school. For information about the mississippi junior duck stamp program, contact. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
The fish and wildlife service wants to expand duck stamp artwork to include. Minnesota artist james hautman takes top honors in 2016 federal duck stamp contest ammoland inc. Hautman has previously won the contest three times, in 1991, 2001 and 2007. The john heinz national wildlife refuge is gearing up for our favorite art contest. Fish and wildlife service produces the federal duck stamp, which provides. Mississippi us back of book duck stamps for sale ebay. Not only the blackonwhite appearance, but also the contrast of their mostly silent flight, with the raucous trumpeting call, and the contrast of the.
In subsequent years, other noted wildlife artists were asked to submit designs. Get the best deals on ducks united states stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. His art was made into the 201220 federal duck stamp. The mississippi duck stamps are reproduced as a lithographic print on acid free paper with faderesistant inks. Duck stamp united states fish and wildlife service. Entries may be mailed, shipped or delivered in person to. In order to purchase a hunting and fishing license online, you must have a. State duck stamps missouri duck stamps page 1 cornetts. Get the best deals on waterfowl print when you shop the largest online selection at. The hautman brothers are renowned wildlife artists and perennial winners of the federal duck stamp contest.