Waterfowl hunters reminded to purchase duck stamp
The stamp, featuring a ruddy duck, is available at post offices and some Cowboy State sporting goods stores.
“The federal duck stamp is one of the most efficient conservation programs in the country. Ninety-eight cents of every dollar spent goes to purchase habitat or acquire conservation easements for protection,” said Nate Huck, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s waterfowl biologist. “They are a vital tool for wetland conservation. I also encourage birders and other outdoor enthusiasts to purchase a federal duck stamp to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife species.”
The price of the stamp was increased by Congress to $25 beginning this year. This increase will help to conserve an additional 17,000 acres of habitat every year. The stamp had been $15 since 1991.
In the 80 years of duck stamp sales, the program has raised $850 million to conserve 6.5 million acres of habitat, creating or expanding over 300 national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas across the country. All waterfowl hunters 16 and older are required to carry a signed duck stamp. The stamp also allows holders to visit national wildlife refuges for free.
An estimated one-third of the nation's endangered and threatened species find food and shelter in refuges established using federal duck stamp funds.
“The federal duck stamp is one of the most efficient conservation programs in the country. Ninety-eight cents of every dollar spent goes to purchase habitat or acquire conservation easements for protection,” said Nate Huck, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department’s waterfowl biologist. “They are a vital tool for wetland conservation. I also encourage birders and other outdoor enthusiasts to purchase a federal duck stamp to benefit waterfowl and other wildlife species.”
The price of the stamp was increased by Congress to $25 beginning this year. This increase will help to conserve an additional 17,000 acres of habitat every year. The stamp had been $15 since 1991.
In the 80 years of duck stamp sales, the program has raised $850 million to conserve 6.5 million acres of habitat, creating or expanding over 300 national wildlife refuges and waterfowl production areas across the country. All waterfowl hunters 16 and older are required to carry a signed duck stamp. The stamp also allows holders to visit national wildlife refuges for free.
An estimated one-third of the nation's endangered and threatened species find food and shelter in refuges established using federal duck stamp funds.
Jeff Obrecht (307) 777-4532
