Federal Duck Stamp

The Federal Duck Stamp program turned 75 this year. The Daily Yonder gives some specifics on the program here:

The government prints 3.1 million duck stamps a year. The government has been printing duck stamps since 1934 and the program has raised more than $750 million, enough to purchase 6 million acres of wildlife habitat.

Before anyone thinks the duck stamp program is a way for the government to get more money for its treasury, readers should know that 98 cents of every dollar used to purchase Duck Stamps goes directly to buying or leasing wetland habitat for wildlife. The Federal Duck Stamp program remains yet another example of the positive way in which hunters contribute towards wildlife conservation through fees and taxes which we have actually asked for. How often do groups ask to be charged for something? Additional funds for these efforts come from hunting licenses, ammo and gun sales and contributions through private groups like Ducks Unlimited. 

I have been purchasing Federal Duck Stamps for hunting waterfowl since 1993. Every year I affix them to the back of my hunting license and then I save then when the season ends for my collection. I’m happy to contribute and I’m equally happy to have the memento. This year’s stamp, pictured above, is already in my wallet, ready for the season opener in November.  Every one of these stamps holds memories of another season afield for me. I can’t think of a better way to support your sport and to remember the years spent doing it.