Minnesota Artist Joseph Hautman Wins
2011 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

October 31, 2011

Joseph Hautman of Plymouth, Minnesota, won the 2011 Federal Duck Stamp Contest today with his acrylic painting of a single wood duck. Hautman has previously won the contest three times, in 1991, 2001 and 2007. His art will be made into the 2012-2013 Federal Duck Stamp, which will go on sale in late June, 2012. Second place went to Adam Grimm of Burbank, South Dakota, for his oil painting of a single gadwall. Richard Clifton of Milford, Delaware, took third place with his acrylic painting of a pair of mallards.

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First Day of Sale Success

July 6, 2011

The Katy, Texas Bass Pro Shops once again hosted the Federal Duck Stamp - First Day of Sale event Friday, June 24th. This year was the most successful year yet, with stamp sales reaching nearly $20,000 at the event.

USFWS Southwest Regional Director, Dr. Benjamin Tuggle speaks at First Day of Sale Event, June 24, 2011 at the Katy, Texas Bass Pro Shops. Photo by Steve Ohlenburger/USFWS

Hundreds of stamp collectors, birders, and outdoor enthusiasts attended the event to purchase the new Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamps and have them signed by the artists. Many received the custom stamp cancellation from local Postmaster, Chenise Lipscomb, making their purchase a unique collectible.

	Director of Conservation, Bass Pro Shops, Martin MacDonald and acting USFWS Director, Rowan Gould sign new stamps press sheets. Photo by Steve Ohlenburger/USFWS
Acting USFWS Director, Rowan Gould presents the President of Amplex Corporation, George Jensen with the USFWS Citizen's Award for his support of the Federal Duck Stamp Program. Photo by Steve Ohlenburger/USFWS Learn more >

James Hautman Wins 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Contest

October 18, 2010

James Hautman, an artist from Chaska, Minnesota, has been named the winner of the 2010 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest. The announcement was made Saturday at the David Brower Center in Berkeley, Calif., during the annual competition hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Hautman has previously won the Duck Stamp Contest three times. See links to James Hautman's other winning entries -1990, 1995 and 1999.

Hautman’s acrylic painting of a pair of white-fronted geese will be made into the 2011-2012 Federal Duck Stamp, which will go on sale in late June 2011. The Service produces the Federal Duck Stamp, which sells for $15 and raises about $25 million each year to provide critical funds for conserving wetlands for the benefit of wildlife and the enjoyment of people.

Of 235 entries in this year’s two-day competition, 11 entries made it through to the final round of judging. Robert Hautman, from Delano, Minnesota, placed second with his acrylic painting of white-fronted goose. Robert Hautman, a two-time previous Duck Stamp Contest winner, is the brother of James Hautman. Kip Richmond of Apex, North Carolina, took third place with an acrylic painting of a pair of brant.

Winning Art for 2011 Federal Duck Stamp Press release See top three View all scores