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Sue Martin: (603) 271-6832
Ed Robinson: (603) 271-2461
Jane Vachon: (603) 271-3211
September 3, 2004
2004 Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Features Work of Young N.H. Artist
CONCORD, N.H. -- The 2004 New Hampshire Migratory
Waterfowl stamp, commonly known as the "duck stamp," is now
available, featuring the artwork of New Hampshire's top winner in the
2004 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Contest. Lindsey
Rothe, a student at Berlin High School, painted the oil-on-canvas image
of a wood duck, "Among the Reeds," which took top honors in
the statewide contest and appears on the new stamp issued by the New Hampshire
Fish and Game Department. This is the first year New Hampshire has showcased
winning artwork from the Junior Duck Stamp contest on its official state
migratory waterfowl stamp.
Another change this year is that there will not be a limited edition print
made of the 2004 duck stamp. For the past 20 years, both stamps and prints
have been created, but as of 2004, only the waterfowl stamps are being
produced.
The 2004 duck stamp is available in standard Hunter Issue or a high-quality
Collector Edition. All hunters of waterfowl in New Hampshire are required
to buy a $4 stamp. Collector stamps are of interest to wildlife art enthusiasts.
Collector stamps may be purchased from Fish and Game at the following
prices: a full sheet of 30 stamps is $120; a plate block of 4 stamps with
numbers is available for $16; Governor's Edition signed stamps are $95;
and single stamps are $4 each.
To order, click here
for a printable order form, complete and and mail with payment to
N.H. Fish and Game, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, NH 03301. Stamp orders must
be postmarked by March 31, 2005. You also may call (603) 271-3422 to request
a form.
All revenue from the sale of waterfowl stamps goes to support the Waterfowl
Conservation Fund, which is earmarked for habitat acquisition and management
of waterfowl in New Hampshire. Since the program began in 1983, the fund
has made it possible for Fish and Game to acquire 3,105 acres of waterfowl
habitat, used to enlarge 10 Waterfowl Management Areas and establish 12
new Waterfowl Management Areas. Along with more than a million dollars
in federal, private and other matching funds, the Waterfowl Conservation
Fund has contributed $616,040 toward the acquisition of dozens of additional
properties. Additionally, $88,000 from the fund was used to match $164,000
of private and other monies to construct five new water-control structures
to enhance 222 acres of waterfowl habitat.
Waterfowl Conservation Funds also are being used by the Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership to protect critical waterfowl habitats near the seacoast. To date, $51,125 of duck stamp revenues has been matched with private monies to obtain ten federal grants that have protected more than 4,000 acres of seacoast waterfowl habitat.
For
more information on waterfowl hunting in New Hampshire, click here.
The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department is the guardian of the state's
fish, wildlife and marine resources.
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