The 2025 Wisconsin Duck Stamp
In late August, at the Waterfowl Hunters EXPO, next year’s duck stamp art was selected by a panel of judges. This contest is run under the auspices of the DNR, and we are fortunate to add the selection to the EXPO’s list of activities.. Artist Jon Rickaby’s swimming Wood Duck pair was chosen chosen to grace the stamp in 2025. This is Jon’s third time to win the state duck stamp contest hosted for the past four year’s at the EXPO. Jon is non-denominational when it comes to stamp art—he’s also won the pheasant stamp (twice!) and inland trout stamp.
The State Waterfowl Stamp program generates millions of dollars for habitat restoration that is important to waterfowl. WWA received some funding every biennium for the public and private land restorations undertaken by our team of ecologists. Here’s an article we published five years ago that summarizes 35 years of WWA’s duck stamp funding accomplishments.