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Migratory Waterfowl Stamp

The Maine migratory waterfowl stamp is for collection purposes only. Proceeds from the sale of the annual duck stamps and permits are used to finance waterfowl management programs or to acquire waterfowl habitat.

A state migratory waterfowl permit is required to hunt migratory waterfowl in the State of Maine. See Migratory Waterfowl Permit.

• 2012 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Contest Rules/2012 Official Entry Form (PDF)
• Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Order Form

 

2011 was the first year that Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife introduced an“Open Category”, with 5 duck species to choose from. Those species were American Black Duck, Wood Duck, Green-Winged Teal, Blue-Winged Teal, and the Northern Pintail.

Below is a breakdown of the winners:
1st Place – Rebekah LaCourse, Hollis Center (winning art attached)
2nd Place – Thomas K. Merriam, Lovell
3rd Place – Richard A. Alley, Jr, Islesford
HM – Emily Camp, Farmingdale
HM – Michael Loring, Windham

The 2010 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, featuring Harlequin Ducks, was designed by Olga Wing, of Peru, Maine. A panel of judges selected it among 10 paintings by Maine resident artists in the 26th duck stamp art contest conducted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

 

The 2009 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, featuring Mallards, was designed by Georgette Kanach of Gray, Maine. A panel of judges selected it among 12 paintings by Maine resident artists in the 25th duck stamp art contest conducted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

The 2008 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, featuring the Hooded Merganser, was designed by Jeanine Staples of Topsham, Maine. A panel of judges selected it among 8 paintings by Maine resident artists in the 24th duck stamp art contest conducted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

The 2007 Maine Migratory Waterfowl Stamp, featuring the Long-Tailed Duck, was designed by Richard A. Alley, Jr. of Islesford. A panel of judges selected it among 7 paintings by Maine resident artists in the 23rd duck stamp art contest conducted by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

Additional Information:

Federal Duck Stamp Program [off-site]

Waterfowl Identification in the Central Flyway [off-site]

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