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Press Release: Contest Returns To Memphis

Federal Duck Stamp Competition

When Does the Judging Begin?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service selects the judges' panel, which is kept secret until the day judging begins. Competition judging begins at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, and continues from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. The winning artwork will be identified Saturday afternoon. The public can view the entries at the Memphis College of Art beginning Sunday, Sept. 25, continuing until the contest culminates on Oct. 7.

DU President John Tomke was a judge for the 2005-2006 Federal Duck Stamp competition. He is pictured holding the winning entry by Mark Anderson.

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Did You Know?
Since the program's inception, sales of Federal Duck Stamps have generated more than $700 million that was used to acquire and protect more than 5.2 million acres of crucial habitat.

J.N. “Ding” Darling created the image for the first Federal Duck Stamp in 1934.

All waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older must possess a Federal Duck Stamp to hunt.

2006 Winner