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The first-place design from the national contest is used to create the actual Junior Duck Stamp for the following year.

Junior Duck Stamps are sold by the U.S. Postal Service for $5 per stamp. Proceeds from these sales support environmental education and provide awards and scholarships for the students, teachers, and schools that participate in the program.

EE Programs GO! Wild Refuge Outreach Teacher Training Time Capsule Jr. Duck Stamp

2008 JR DUCK STAMP PROGRAM

The 2009-2010 MIGRATORY STAMP WINNER
OF THE FEDERAL DUCK STAMP PROGRAM

Migratory Stamp Winner
Male Long-tailed duck floating with a decoy. Created in acrylic paint.
Artist Joshua Spies from Watertown, South Dakota

The Junior Duck Stamp Program is in full flight again this year and all kids
K-12 are welcome to participate in this free art and science opportunity, designed to teach wetlands habitat and waterfowl conservation. The contest begins each fall through spring when students submit their artwork to a state coordinator. Students at the state level are judged in four groups according to grade level: Group I: K-3, Group II: 4-6, Group III: 7-9, and Group IV 10-12. Three first, second, and third place entries are selected for each group. Also, a “Best of Show” is selected by the judges from the twelve first-place winners regardless of their age group. Each state’s “Best of Show” is then submitted to the Duck Stamp Office in Washington D.C. and entered into the national contest.

This program involves more than 40,000 students from across the country. It offers children a unique opportunity to apply their artistic skills while learning more about the conservation of wildlife. The Service welcomes any student, grades K-12, to submit their artwork. Entries must be postmarked by March 15, 2009 and the award ceremony will be held in May. Visit the National Junior Duck Stamp website.

For information how you can participate, Contact Seth Beres: seth_beres@fws.gov

Last Updated: 3/24/09

Jr Duck Stamp Begins

Judging Details

State level are judged in four groups according to grade level:

Group I: K-3 Group II: 4-6 Group III: 7-9 Group IV 10-12

Three first, second, and third place entries are selected for each group.

A “Best of Show” is also selected by the judges from the 12 first-place winners regardless of their age group.

Each state’s “Best of Show” is then submitted to the Duck Stamp Office in Washington D.C. and entered into the national contest.