Delaware's Division of Fish and Wildlife began the state duck stamp and print program in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, primarily for acquiring and improving habitat. Whether you are a collector or a hunter, it's important to know that your purchase of a Delaware state duck stamp and/or print will preserve wetland habitats vital to the survival of migratory waterfowl and many other species. Click here for the Duck stamp program brochure.
The 2010 Duck Stamp winner was a painting of a canvasback duck by Steve Oliver, who resides in Brookhaven, Pa. He will receive a $2,500 prize and 150 artist's proofs of the limited edition print series of his first place duck entry. A full-time artist for nine years, Oliver has placed in a number of wildlife stamp contests and wildlife art competitions in other states, including a third place on North Carolina’s 2008 Duck Stamp Competition and first place in Maryland’s 2007-2008 Black Bear Stamp contest.
The Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, began the duck stamp and print program in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, including acquiring and improving the wetland habitats that are vital for the survival of migratory waterfowl. To date, more than $2.5 million has been raised.
The 2010 Duck Stamp judges were Ducks Unlimited Chairman Scott Crawford, artist and five-time Delaware State Duck Stamp winner Richard Clifton of Milford, collector Charles Sheppard, teacher Don Parks and biologist Charlii Miller.
Other placements in the 2010 contest were: Second place – Ron Kleiber of Erin, N.Y., hooded merganser; Third place – George Lockwood of Santa Ynez, Calif., mallard; Honorable mention: Wally Makuchal Jr. of Girdletree, Md., hooded merganser; Donnie Hughes of Lexington, S.C., shoveler; and Jeffery Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind., hooded merganser.
Collectors and buyers: Delaware duck stamps and prints from 2007-2009 are now available for sale – click here for an order form.
NEW! Artists: Click here for information about the upcoming 2011 Delaware Duck Stamp contest
Photos from the 2010 Duck Contest
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For more information on Delaware duck stamps and prints, contact:
Amanda Belford
Delaware Division of Fish & Wildlife
89 Kings Highway
Dover, Delaware 19901
302-739-9911
or email: DNREC_Stampprograms@state.de.us
