Duck Stamp

Well this stamp is not a stamp that was issued by the United States Postal Service, but it is a stamp. I thought that perhaps someone might be interested in this stamp if you like waterfowl or like conservation efforts.

Today is the First Day Sale of the Federal Duck Stamp. The unveiling of this stamp was held today in Hanover, Maryland by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service along with Bass Pro Shops which have 44 retail stores nationwide.Federal Duck Stamps continue to be sold annually. Sales of these stamps have been a vital part of wetland habitat for many years. Every US state has at least on National Wildlife Refuge that has benefited from the sales of these duck stamps.

The US Fish and Wildlife Services produce the Federal Duck Stamp. All hunters over the age of 16 are required to buy these stamps each year in order to hunt any type of waterfowl species. Duck stamp sales raise more than $25 million for conservation efforts. So far, more than $700 million have been collected since the beginning of this program. Purchasing this stamp will also give you unlimited entrance to any National Wildlife Refuges that charge admission fees.

For additional information on the Federal and Junior Duck Stamp program, or information on how duck stamp funds have benefited a refuge or schools in your state, visit the duck stamp home page at: http://duckstamps.fws.gov/.