What are federal duck stamps worth?
While many other products have dramatically increased in price, the duck stamp has stagnated at $15. Just to cover increases in the consumer price index—a commonly used measure of inflation—a federal duck stamp would now have to cost about $23.
What is the 2020 2021 Federal Duck Stamp?
The 2020-2021 Junior Duck Stamp, which also went on sale today, raises funds to support youth conservation education and this year features a wood duck painted by Madison Grimm, 13, of South Dakota. The Federal Duck Stamp plays a critically important role in wildlife conservation.
When was the first Federal Duck Stamp?
1934-
Famous cartoonist Jay “Ding” Darling produced this brush and ink drawing of mallards that became the first Federal Duck Stamp in 1934-35.
Where can I sell my Duck Stamps?
Waterfowl hunters age 16 and older are required to purchase and carry a duck stamp while hunting. A duck stamp also provides free admission to national wildlife refuges (NWRs) that are open to the public. Duck stamps are sold at post offices nationwide and at many NWRs and sporting goods stores.
Who needs a federal duck stamp?
While all waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older are required to purchase an annual stamp, anyone can participate in conservation by buying Duck Stamps. Each year, waterfowl hunters purchase approximately 1 million stamps.
Do I need a federal duck stamp?
Who is required by law to have a federal duck stamp?
A California Duck Validation is required for hunting waterfowl in California. Any person who purchases a California Duck Validation and/or Upland Game Bird Validation is entitled by law to receive a collectible California Duck Stamp and/or Upland Game Bird Stamp upon request.
Who drew the first duck stamp?
J.N. “Ding” Darling
The first Duck Stamp was a sketch designed by J.N. “Ding” Darling, the director of the Bureau of Biological Survey (forerunner to today’s U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service). In 1949, the first art contest for the Duck Stamp was held and open to any U.S. artist. Today they have to be 18 years old to submit an entry.
What do you do with your Federal Duck Stamp?
Duck Stamps are good for recreation. A current Federal Duck Stamp is a free pass into any national wildlife refuge that charges an entry fee. The result: Birders, nature photographers and other outdoor enthusiasts buy Duck Stamps to help ensure they can always see wildlife at their favorite outdoors spots.
