I flipped through nature books and looked at other ducks people had. Brothers score th win in federal duck stamp art contest. Vermonts first stamp issued in 1986, wood ducks by jim killen, exists imperforate. For the next 17 years, the art featured on the california duck stamp was selected through an art contest. It was the third time hautman has won the prestigious wildlife art competition. Mar 31, 2017 in addition, musical tributes were performed by jimmy duck holmes and the pass road elementary fifthgrade choir. Get the best deals on mississippi us back of book duck stamps when you shop the largest online selection at. The wild duck chase and millions of other books are available for instant. Biv, was chosen for the sid crawford award for the mississippi junior duck stamp program. The louisiana duck stamp program includes a contest to select. Created in 1988, the louisiana waterfowl conservation stamp duck stamp program funds the creation, restoration, and enhancement of wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wetlanddependent wildlife in louisiana.
Jerrie glasper is an accomplished mississippi delta artist who loves to paint scenes of the american south. Spring issue highlights ringnecked duck research, snow goose hunting. Wildlife artists from around the country compete for the honored title of the next federal duck stamp artist. Scans were not colorcorrected or otherwise adjusted. The fortyfourth annual maryland migratory game bird stamp design contest for 20182019 presented by the maryland department of natural resources and blackwater national wildlife refuge. Entries for the 2015 federal duck stamp art contest, which will be held sept. Entries may be mailed, shipped or delivered in person to. The precarious future of the federal duck stamp contest. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. 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. 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. With the implementation of the lifetime waterfowl stamp and the added waterfowl stamp privilege section on the regular hunting license, the number of individuals wanting the physical stamp has continued to decline. Makuchal has taken part in marylands duck stamp competition since the early 80s and was the winner in 1999. By chris cocoles its as big a rite of passage for duck hunters as dusting off decoys, flooding fields and training dogs to retrieve downed birds from the swampy muck each fall and winter.
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. Mississippi missouri montana nebraska nevada new hampshire new jersey new mexico. Thats when the scripted agenda ended and the judges, artists and duck stamp office and other officials could all. Columbus the artwork of wildlife artist jocelyn beatty won first place in the 2018 ohio wetlands habitat stamp design competition, according to the. Virginia migratory waterfowl conservation stamp virginia dgif. 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. The fortyfourth annual maryland migratory game bird stamp. An issuing fee was added to each stamp starting around 2005. This contest is especially designed to celebrate domestic waterfowl. View previous contest winners the waterfowl stamp art contest is discontinued beginning in 2020. Unless a category specifically states otherwise, all photo submissions must be of pet domestic ducks muscovy ducks included andor geese. How to submit artwork to the junior duck stamp contest.
He also took top honors in the 1996 maryland trout 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. This is the second contest win for storm, an artist from freeport, minn. The following appears in the september issue of alaska sporting journal. I look forward to following next years duck stamp competition. The 1978 duck stamp design was opened to all, and 48 artists entered the competition.
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. The detail has lead this book to become one of my favorites on waterfowl conservation. The books homepage helps you explore earths biggest bookstore without ever leaving the comfort of your couch. 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. Sep 28, 2017 he also wished to thank his brothers for not being in the contest having won the prior two years. Redhead ducks painting selected for state wetlands habitat. 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. The winning artists design graces the next federal duck stamp and is sold the following year. California department of fish and wildlife, 1416 ninth street, room 1280, sacramento, ca 95814. Fish and wildlife service, department of the interior, ms. 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. Wisconsin artists 2nd, 3rd in 2018 federal duck stamp design. Revenue generated by the sales of junior duck stamps funds environmental education programs in all 50 states, the district of columbia and several territories. It is also used to gain entrance to national wildlife refuges that normally charge for admission.
Fish and wildlife service northeast region, via flickr creative commons subscribe back to the durham. The federal duck stamp art contest will be held on october 28 and 29, 2011, at the national conservation training center in shepherdstown, w. Mar 31, 2017 the stamp features a closeup of the hands of jimmy duck holmes, a blues musician from bentonia. Mississippi department of wildlife, fisheries, and parks. Melissa perez, jdsp coordinator mississippi sandhill crane nwr. Duck stamp prints state duck stamp prints mississippi. Bob hines 19121994 was an extraordinary wildlife artist who served as the usfws artistillustrator in residence. The first federal duck stamp, designed by jay ding darling in 1934 at president franklin d. Mississippi us back of book duck stamps for sale ebay. Scot storm wins 2018 federal duck stamp art contest on sept. This page has been updated and replaced as part of the dnrec web reboot project. He spends many autumn days in the field, usually with several cameras around his neck, capturing waterfowl and other animals in action. Photo of the finalist from connecticut for the 2011 junior duck stamp art contest, by u. 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.
In subsequent years, other noted wildlife artists were asked to submit designs. Wild turkey stamp design contest pdf pheasant stamp design contest pdf. With the implementation of the lifetime waterfowl stamp and the added waterfowl stamp privilege section on the regular hunting license, the number of individuals wanting the. The federal duck stamp contest rewards artists the new. The 20162017 federal duck stamp contest winning design shows a pair of trumpeter swans flying over a peaceful wetlands scene. He also wished to thank his brothers for not being in the contest having won the prior two years. Oct 03, 2015 photo of the finalist from connecticut for the 2011 junior duck stamp art contest, by u. The mississippi duck stamps are reproduced as a lithographic print on acid free paper with faderesistant inks. 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. Guy still eagerly awaits the arrival of the fall waterfowl migration in virginia. Maryland artist wins migratory game bird stamp design contest. Cochrane, chief customer and marking officer and executive vice president for the u. Having observed them closely in the field, artist joe hautman describes the trumpeter swan as a study in contrast. Federal duck stamp program put your stamp on conservation every autumn as migration begins, artists enter the federal duck stamp contest.
Louisiana duck stamp program louisiana department of wildlife. Winners ranged from wellknown professionals to artists with little or no formal art schooling. Entries for the 202021 california duck stamp contest will be accepted from 9. Put your hands together for the new mississippi stamp. Not only the blackonwhite appearance, but also the contrast of their mostly silent flight, with the raucous trumpeting call, and the contrast of the. Mississippi waterfowl stamp 1976 20 12 artist signed stamps and later plate blocks available. Migratory bird conservation stamp artistic competition begins. More details and rules on submission can be found below. Winning entry of the 20172018 maryland migratory game bird stamp contest blackwater visitors by paul makuchal information, rules, and entry forms. This was bobs third win and the hautman brothers th overall just amazing. Duck stamps are valid for hunting permits but junior duck. All purchasers of the electronic federal duck stamp, or e stamp, will receive their physical stamp within 45 days from date of purchase.
In september 2019, guy placed in the top 10 of the federal duck stamp contest. We are now accepting entries for the 2021 wild turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp design contests. All purchasers of the electronic federal duck stamp, or estamp, will receive their physical stamp within 45 days from date of purchase. Wisconsin artists 2nd, 3rd in 2018 federal duck stamp. The louisiana duck stamp bearing that design will go on sale june 1, 2020. Entries must be delivered or postmarked by july 15, 2020 to be accepted. Wisconsin artists place second and third in 2018 federal duck stamp design contest. He got his big break by winning the mississippi duck stamp contest in 1984 and has designed art for ducks unlimited and whitetails unlimited, respectively. Federal duck stamp office presents north american waterfowl. Fish and wildlife service, the event is one of the nations most prestigious waterfowl art competitions. The 1996 movie fargo, which won two oscars, worked the federal duck stamp contest into its plot with its dark humor and satire that made the film an instant classic fargo even references multiple contest winners joseph, robert and james hautman, who are all featured in the million dollar duck.
The program teaches students across the nation conservation through the arts. Thats when the scripted agenda ended and the judges, artists and duck stamp office and other officials could all commingle. The three brothers lay claim to 11 federal duck stamp contest victories and have had their art featured on more than 50 state and federal conservation stamps over the years. In some states, the stamps are purely a collectors item, but in others, the stamps have a similar role in hunting and conservation as federal duck stamps. Mississippi state and federal duck stamps now available. 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. Any winning design from another stamp contest federal, state or private is not eligible. Adam grimms winning entry in the 2020 louisiana waterfowl conservation stamp competition. Photos may contain multiple domestic ducksgeese as long as they dont include any other wildexotic waterfowl mallards, canada geese. Spring issue highlights ringnecked duck research, snow goose hunting ringnecked ducks are the most commonly bagged diving species in the united states, and yet very little is known about them. The federal duck stamp contest rewards artists the new york. The stamp features a closeup of the hands of jimmy duck holmes, a blues musician from bentonia.
Connecting youth with nature through science and art. This program includes a contest to select the design of the annual state duck stamp. Although data books detail estimates for their respective flyway, all books contain some summarized data for the other 3 flyways. Entries for the 2021 contest will be accepted from october 19 through october 27, 2020. Lower mississippi flyway dabbler tracking project delta waterfowl is attaching backpack transmitters to mississippi flyway mallards, wigeon, gadwalls and greenwinged teal, to better understand the migration and wintering grounds habits of dabbling ducks.
Waterfowl hunting, research, and management louisiana. Sep 22, 2018 wisconsin artists place second and third in 2018 federal duck stamp design contest. In addition, musical tributes were performed by jimmy duck holmes and the pass road elementary fifthgrade choir. Artists are reminded of the requirement for associated habitat. Redhead ducks painting selected for state wetlands habitat stamp. Duck stamp united states fish and wildlife service. Lessley, has flown to great heights in the duck painting competition. The louisiana waterfowl conservation stamp program duck stamp program funds the creation, restoration, and enhancement of wetland habitat for waterfowl and other wetlanddependent wildlife in louisiana. 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. Again, the 2021 contest will be restricted to designs with mottled duck as the focal species.
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