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Hunters
have always played an integral part in the effort to conserve America’s
natural resources. Such efforts are best illustrated by the Federal Duck
Stamp Program, where for 70 years hunters have, through their participation,
contributed to the preservation of more than 500 million acres of strategic
wetland habitat. The Duck Stamp Program remains committed to this vital
and productive partnership with the hunting community. |
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Hunters, you should know that
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- If you hunt migratory
waterfowl and you’re over 16, you need
to buy a Federal Duck Stamp. Duck Stamps can be purchased at any participating
US Post Office, National Wildlife Refuge, or participating store.
- Once you buy a Federal
Duck Stamp, you need to sign the front of it, in order for it to
be valid. Remember—only you can use your Federal
Duck Stamp, and wildlife management personnel will compare your stamp
to your hunting license to make sure it is yours.
- We strongly encourage all
hunters of migratory waterfowl to check out the official U.S. Fish & Wildlife
Service hunting website. In it, you will find all sorts of useful
information, from where you can
buy a state-hunting permit, to where you can go on the nearest Refuge
to hunt. http://hunting.fws.gov/
- ALSO---don’t forget
to purchase a hunting license from your state Fish & Game Department.
If you need to find out where the nearest Fish & Game office
is, please click here: http://offices.fws.gov/statelinks.html
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If you are over
the age of 16, it is illegal for you to hunt migratory waterfowl without
a signed Federal Duck Stamp. USFWS/Rex Gary Schmidt.
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For Fedaral Duck
Stamp Program Statutory Authorities (as of December, 1998) click here.
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Information for Hunters