The Wisconsin DNR is now accepting artwork for the 2027 turkey, pheasant and waterfowl stamp contests. Entries are due Aug. 1.
3-Bullet Brief:
- Wisconsin DNR now accepting artwork for 2027 stamp contests
- Entries due Aug. 1; judging set for Aug. 22 in Oshkosh
- Stamp sales fund habitat management, research and conservation statewide
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is now accepting artwork entries for the 2027 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests.
The winning artwork will appear on the 2027 collection of species-specific hunting stamps required for harvesting those game birds in Wisconsin.
“The DNR 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, artists from across the state compete for the opportunity to showcase their work while contributing to wildlife conservation efforts.
“Hunters are required to purchase a species-specific stamp to legally harvest any of these game birds in Wisconsin.”
Stamp sales generate hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. According to the DNR, the funding supports habitat management, restoration projects, education programs and wildlife research throughout the state.
Key Dates and Deadlines
Artwork entries must be received or postmarked by Aug. 1, 2026.
Judging will take place Aug. 22 at the Waterfowl Hunters Expo in Oshkosh.
Artists are encouraged to carefully review all contest rules and technical requirements before submitting entries.
“Stamp design entries must be received or postmarked by Aug. 1, 2026.”
Previous Stamp Winners
The winners of the 2026 contests were:
- Wild Turkey – Sam Timm of Wautoma
- Pheasant – Caleb Metrich of Lake Tomahawk
- Waterfowl – Sam Timm of Wautoma
All applicants are strongly encouraged to insure shipped artwork and confirm delivery directly with the contest coordinator.
Registration details, rules and reproduction rights agreements are available on the DNR’s Wildlife Stamp Funding and Stamp Design Contest webpage.
For Wisconsin artists, the contest offers a unique opportunity to combine creative talent with conservation impact, and potentially see their work featured statewide on the 2027 stamps.
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