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2009 -2010 Artist Signed Pane-of-One On Sale Now
The Federal Duck
Stamp Office is offering the 2009-2010 Artist
Signed Pane of
One
before the First Day of Sale event on June 26, 2009. To order an Artist
Signed Pane of One for your collection, complete
the attached order form and mail in to address listed on form. Artist
Signed Pane of One are $25 each. Orders must be postmarked after April
1, 2009. Only one pane per form is allowed and a set limit of 2 panes
per household. Forms and payments
received with the correct postmarked date will be honored on a “first-come-first-serve” basis
until all items are sold. When quantities are depleted, all orders
received after that time will be returned to sender. Orders will be
shipped beginning the first day of sale, so please allow 4-6 weeks
from the First Day of Sale for delivery.
Order forms available in PDF or Word format.
$38
Million for Wetlands Acquisitions and Grants
The Migratory Bird Conservation Commission has approved more than $26 million in grants to protect and restore more than 200,000 acres of wetland areas and wildlife habitat in the United States and Mexico. The commission awarded the grants under the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA). They also approved $11.5 million in Federal Duck Stamp funds to add more than 3,500 wetland acres to seven units of the National Wildlife Refuge System.
Seven Refuge Units that will receive Duck Stamp Funds:Great Dismal Swamp NWR, North Carolina – 51 acres for wintering waterfowlSan Bernard NWR, Texas – 1,454 acres mallard, gadwall, and northern pintailsSilvio O. Conte NWR, New Hampshire – 80 acres to preserve and protect important migratory waterfowl habitatGrand Cote NWR, Louisiana – 265 acres to protect and enhance seasonally and permanently flooded wetlands for wintering waterfowl.Tualatin River NWR, Oregon – 225 acres to manage for wintering waterfowl and tundra swansNorth Central Valley WMA, California - 388 acres for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
“By restoring and conserving our wetlands, we are able to help protect this vital habitat for the birds and wildlife that make their homes there,” said Secretary Salazar, who chairs the commission. “This funding will help conserve more than 200,000 acres of wetland areas and add an additional 3,500 acres of wetlands to national wildlife refuges.” more
Federal Duck Stamp Art Tour On the Road
From the prestigious San Bernardino Wildlife Museum in California to the outer banks of North Carolina at the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum, the Federal Duck Stamp Art Exhibit puts in some serious miles in a tour year and is enjoyed by thousands of visitors at events throughout the United States. Recently the exhibit went to the National Pheasant Fest in Madison, Wisconsin, where the art was viewed and appreciated by hundreds of people who support art and enjoy wildlife. National Pheasant Fest is always a big draw for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts and this year was no exception. The event attracts local waterfowl artists as well and this year the artists were in abundance.
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If you have an event coming up and would like to request an art exhibit, please check the schedules for availability and email Elizabeth Jackson for more information or check the Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp Art Tour Calendars for an event near you!
Remaining 75th Anniversary Artist-Signed Panes of One To Go On Sale
The Federal Duck Stamp Program today announced that beginning February 9, 2009, it will offer for sale the remaining 5,000 of the original offering of 10,000, 2008-2009 Artist-Signed Panes of One featuring the 75th Federal Duck Stamp, a pair of northern pintails by Minnesota artist Joseph Hautman.
The remaining sheetlets will be sold for $30.00 each on a first-come –first-served basis through the Federal Duck Stamp Program’s Fulfillment Center until the supply is exhausted.
There will be no limits or other restrictions on orders. For this sale only, the Fulfillment Center will accept both telephone orders and payment by credit or debit cards. For more information call 1-800-852-4897.
South Dakota artist wins 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
October 18, 2008
The winner of the 2008 Federal Duck Stamp Contest was announced today in Bloomington, Minnesota. Artist, Joshua Spies from Watertown, South Dakota took first place with his acrylic oil painting of a male long-tailed duck floating with a decoy. Second place winner was James Hautman of Chaska, Minnesota, who painted an acrylic of a pair of canada geese. Gerald Mobley of Claremont, Oklahoma placed third with his acrylic rendering of a pair of northern shovelers.
Winning art for the 2009 Federal Duck Stamp
The last time this waterfowl species graced the Federal Duck Stamp was 1967, when Minnesotan, Leslie Kouba won with his depiction of a pair of old squaws in tempera paints. Since that time the species has been reclassified as long-tailed ducks. This marks the first time in the history of the Duck Stamp that a waterfowl species has won under two names !
Two other South Dakota artists have won first place in the Federal Duck Stamp contest. John S. Wilson won in 1981 with a gouache painting of a pair of ruddy ducks. He was also from Watertown, SD. And Mark Anderson , from Sioux Falls, SD won in 2005 with his acrylic painting of hooded mergansers.
Ninety-eight cents of every dollar generated by the sales of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase or lease wetlands specifically targets vital breeding habitat within the National Wildlife Refuge System. When you buy a Duck Stamp, you are doing your part to help ensure a bright future for wildlife, waterfowl and other migratory birds. Service Director Dale Hall. “Buying a Duck Stamp is easy and yields a great return on your investment- helping to protect irreplaceable migratory bird habitat.”
Those who enjoy the benefits of the National Wildlife Refuge System include birders, conservationists, outdoorsman, and clearly, wildlife that depend on wetlands. Moreover, with a growing body of evidence showing the health benefits to children of connecting with their natural world, buying Federal Duck Stamps is not only good for ducks, but for people too.
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