The 2026 National Junior Duck Stamp Contest will be held at the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Headquarters in Falls Church, VA on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. A panel of 5 judges will judge the top entries submitted by each of the 50 States, D.C., and the U.S. Territories. Judging will begin at 10 am ET and should conclude by noon.
The winning artwork will grace the 2026-2027 Junior Duck Stamp which will raise funds to educate and engage our nation’s youth in wildlife and wetland conservation and outdoor recreation. This will be the 34st stamp in the collection.
Please reach out to Valerie Fellows or Jen Wright with any questions.
Event date and time
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Audience(s)
Angler
Conservationists
Birder
Parent
Stamp collector
Student
Teacher
Age range
All ages
Recreational activities