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Just started on planning my Federal Duck Stamp Contest entry! Back in the early 60s my grandpa was a finalist for the contest, but never won 1st. I hope to continue that legacy through my entry and future entry!
If you don't know what the Federal Duck Stamp Contest is, then visit this website to learn more! https://www.fws.gov/program/federal-duck-stamp
#actual wildlife biologist#duck stamp#federal duck stamp contest#animals#conservation#ducks#geese#birds#hooded merganser#art#digital sketch#usfws
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2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest Entries | Flickr
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#sabrina shewfelt santa cruz#sabrina shewfelt#songbird hill farms#songbird hill farms by sabrina shewfelt#sabrina shewfelt songbird hill farms#santa cruz#backyard garden#federal duck stamp contest#duck stamps#stamp contest of ducks#love birds#i love birds#birds of a feather#ducks#duck art#duck stamp art
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I definitely didn't read this as "Feral Duck Swamp Art Contest"
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the motivation behind Bestducking Stamps com has been defeated. You can browse the world of art because the website is up and running. Do you adore stamps with ducks? Have you got any inquiries? positive feedback on this blog.
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To be honest, if one of the students in my Junior Duck Stamp classes ever turned in something like this, I would be elated.
(For a bit of background--a few years ago the Federal Duck Stamp contest rules were changed so that artists HAD to include some element of waterfowl hunting in their entries, whether they were comfortable with it or not. The above artwork may be my favorite example of malicious--or at least snarky--compliance.)
#waterfowl#ducks#duck stamps#shark#artwork#malicious compliance#duck hunting#hunting#wildlife#birds#fish#vertebrates#nature#outdoors#snark#funny#humor
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Very on brand for me, part duck, to be spending my last day of medical leave watching the federal duck duck stamp judging contest
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Unveiling the Art of Conservation: 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest | DU Nation
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Join DU Nation as we dive into the heart of wildlife art and conservation at Drake University for the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Discover the passion and creativity of artists who contribute to preserving North America's wetlands through their stunning artwork. From the history of the Duck Stamp's billion-dollar impact on conservation to the intense judging process and personal journeys of the artists, this episode is a tribute to the legacy and future of wildlife protection. Watch as we explore the significance of this unique federally judged art competition and the dedicated community behind it. Don't miss this inspiring blend of art, history, and conservation—like, share, and subscribe to support wetlands preservation!
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Montana artist Chuck Black wins 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
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Do you enjoy the federal duck stamp art contest?
I do. Ducks are nice. :)
Until they bite you. >:(
I've never heard of it before but I just looked it up and it looks cool. I think all stamps should have ducks on them.
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2021 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
Ivy, Art History, tells us about an annual competition held by the US Fish & Wildlife Service in "2021 Federal Duck Stamp Contest"
A fun fact about me is that I am deathly afraid of most birds. Anything larger than a chicken (which definitely is included in the list of scary birds) that has a beak and can take flight is on my list of “Never Ever Get Near: A Comprehensive List of Birds That Look Like They Most Likely Would Harm Me If Given The Chance.” Small birds aren’t safe from this list, either! Cute little round birds…
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#Art#Art History#call for entries#competition#Contest#Ducks#federal duck stamp#federal duck stamp contest#fish and wildlife#Marywood Art#Marywood Art Department#Marywood University Art Department#Nature#Where Creativity Works#wild life
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so the federal duck stamp contest artworks apparently now have to include some sort of hunting imagery. it's not specified what kind, so here's my entry.
instagram // twitter
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Me: *in bed naked with a soft light, trying to initiate sex*
My girlfriend: Did you know that it is an American federal crime for judges in the federal duck stamp contest to not spend at least two hours reviewing the art submitted by duck stamp contestants before the contest begins?
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You have NO IDEA HOW HAPPY THIS MAKES ME!!!!!! Willapa NWR is my "home refuge", so to speak. I've volunteered there for hours, spent a ton of time walking the trails, and it is incredibly dear to me. They're already protecting and restoring thousands of acres of land, from tidal wetlands to old-growth forests to dune habitat and more. This funding approval means that Willapa NWR will receive $1,255,248 to acquire 239 acres of land for the purpose of preserving waterfowl and other wildlife habitat.
Habitat loss is THE single biggest cause of species endangerment and extinction, so the more we're able to protect, the better--especially if we can create wildlife corridors between sections. Biodiverse ecosystems also have a better chance of weathering the effects of climate change.
Along with the habitat acquired for Willapa NWR, funding was also approved to purchase land for other Refuges:
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge in Louisiana – $1,466,000 to acquire 548 acres.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky – $6,621,000 to acquire 2,482 acres.
Green River National Wildlife Refuge in Kentucky – $11,372,000 to acquire 1,335 acres.
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge in New Hampshire – $1,066,450 to acquire 797 acres.
The funding was acquired through the sales of Federal Duck Stamps; 98% of the money from these stamps goes into purchasing and maintaining Refuge lands. While these were originally created to raise funds for waterfowl land by requiring waterfowl hunters to buy a stamp with their license each year, anyone can buy a Duck Stamp. There are lots of non-hunting collectors who buy them for the art, and the annual art contest draws talent from across the country. The Junior Duck Stamp Program allows young artists K-12 to enter their own contest while also learning about conservation. (It also was the topic of one of my more infamous posts here on Tumblr!)
#conservation#environment#environmentalism#Willapa National Wildlife Refuge#National Wildlife refuge#wildlife refuge#wildlife habitat#wildlife corridors#wildlife#animals#nature#climate change#biodiversity#endangered species#extinction#Washington#Washington State#PNW#Pacific Northwest
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Conserving Wetlands Through Art and Education
Article by Elena Fischer, External Affairs Kupu AmeriCorps Intern with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
A Laysan Duck walks toward three ducklings. Photo by Kristy Lapenta / USFWS Kupu AmeriCorps Intern
The Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program annual art and conservation message contest is accepting participants!
"Conserving our wetlands is as important as conserving our art. It is our history, our inspiration, our life and our future." This winning conservation message by Abigail McIntyre, 16 years old from Manhattan, Kansas, illustrates not just the intent behind the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program but the significance of conservation more broadly.
Early in ecological and geological history, North America teemed with waterfowl in the abundance of marshes and wetlands the continent held. As more settlers came, more habitat degraded from levelling, plowing, and damming. Overharvesting of wildlife like the waterfowl, ensued as few regulations and laws were in place to protect these natural resources and populations. Many federal conservation acts were both guided by and created the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. Foundational laws of the early 20th century decree that wildlife belongs to the people--not the government, corporations, or individuals. They guide and direct how the land and resources are to be managed using sustainable practices for the betterment of wildlife and people.
One such act was the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (or Duck Stamp Act) signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1934. In an effort to protect wetlands and vital habitat for migratory waterfowl, all waterfowl hunters over 16 years must buy and carry a Federal Duck Stamp every year.
Two nēnē (Hawaiian goose) stand in a field at James Campbell NWR. Photo by Kristy Lapenta / USFWS Kupu AmeriCorps Intern
How does buying a stamp actively conserve wetlands and its resident birds?
98 cents of every dollar spent on a duck stamp goes directly into conservation. It goes toward the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund to purchase or lease wetlands and wildlife habitat as part of the National Wildlife Refuge System. This protects the land now and into the future for wildlife and for generations yet to come.
In 1949 the first Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest was established, and is still to this day the only art competition open to any citizen that is sponsored by the U.S. government. The success of this project is attributed to a multitude of factors: it follows and perpetuates the principles of the North American Model by emphasizing that these are public lands with opportunity for all. Any citizen may enter the art contest, buy the stamp as an annual “pass” to refuges charging entrance fees, and has the freedom to hunt and fish; and it is a proven method for promoting and ensuring the survival of our natural resources.
Because of this widespread success, the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program was created as a curriculum modeled after the Federal Duck Stamp project. The first art contest began in 1993 and became an Act passed by Congress in 1994. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hosts a national art contest for anyone in Kindergarten through 12th grade. However, the artwork is just the culmination of the Junior Duck Stamp educational program: it is not the only learning process. The free curriculum outlines how students may study waterfowl anatomy, wetland habitat conservation, and environmental science. Afterward, they are encouraged to explore the natural world by visually creating a picture of an eligible North American waterfowl species, showing their newfound knowledge.
An ‘alae ‘ula (Hawaiian moorhen) walks in shallow water. Photo by USFWS
The winning artwork then becomes the design for the Junior Duck Stamp, which can be purchased by anyone for $5. All of the revenue goes back into the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program to support recognition and environmental education activities for participating students. This kind of conservation education merges all kinds of disciplines--biology, art, social studies--and brings people together across boundaries to teach greater awareness of our nation’s natural resources.
Not only can you participate in these art contests, but you can help recognize and honor thousands of teachers and students throughout the United States for their participation in conservation-related activities!
If you would like to participate in the Junior Duck Stamp Program, click on these links to find out more, download the free curriculum, and know what guidelines to follow:
Conservation Education Curriculum
Contest Information
Annual Brochure
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information, visit www.fws.gov/pacificislands, or connect with us through any of these social media channels at www.facebook.com/PacificIslandsFWS, www.flickr.com/photos/usfwspacific/, www.tumblr.com/blog/usfwspacific or www.twitter.com/USFWSPacific.
#conservation#junior duck stamp#usfws#art contest#biology#nature#pacific islands#wetlands#education#outreach#hawaii#duck stamp
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