DNR now accepting artwork for annual bird stamp contest

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds artists it is now accepting artwork entries for the Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. The winning designs will appear on the 2027 collection of stamps.

Each year, local artists from across Wisconsin compete for the opportunity to showcase their talents, commemorate their work and promote wildlife conservation across the state.

Stamp design entries must be received or postmarked by Aug. 1. Judging will take place on Aug. 22 at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo in Oshkosh.

All stamp contest applicants should review the contest rules carefully to ensure the eligibility of their entries. Artwork must meet technical requirements to be properly processed and prepared for judging and display.

Hunters are required to purchase a species-specific stamp to legally harvest any of these game birds in Wisconsin. The sales of these three stamps generate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for species management throughout the state, including habitat management, restoration, education and research projects.

Registration, rules, entry information and reproduction rights agreements are available on the DNR’s Wildlife Stamp Funding and Stamp Design Contest webpage.