Artists were asked to feature one of five species in 2006 submissions: American Wigeon, Wood Duck, Gadwall, Ring-necked Duck, or Cinnamon Teal. The following entries represent the those judged in the third round of the Competition. The artist's name is listed under the image of his or her entry.

Note: The artwork is the private work of the artist and is not in the public domain. Do not reproduce or duplicate.

1st Place Richard Clifton	2nd Place Joe Hautman	3rd Place Ed Yanok	4th Place Brian Blight	5th Place Terry Doughty
Jim Caturia	Clay Connor	John Harris	Tommy Humphrey	Samuel Timm
Adam Grimm	Jim Hautman	Robert Hautman	Shanna Herman	Janette Stoker
Mark Thone	Chris Westfall	Mark Butler	Wes Dewey	Tim Donovan
Michael Graham	Greg Alexander	Frank Mittelstadt	Ernest Simmons	Jim Taylor
Robert Leslie	Bruce Miller	Michael Bruan	Steve Ratajek	Joshua Spies