Let’s see that wildlife art

The Wisconsin DNR is now accepting artwork entries for the 2026 Wild Turkey, Pheasant and Waterfowl Stamp Design Contests. Winning designs will appear on the 2026 collection of stamps.

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

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.

Stamp design entries must be received or postmarked by Aug. 1. Judging will take place Aug. 23, 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.

Rules, entry information and reproduction rights agreements, are available at dnr.wisconsin.gov.

Stamp contest applicants are strongly encouraged to obtain insurance for their artwork, if shipped, and to confirm the delivery of their submission directly with the stamp contest coordinator.