Federal Duck Stamps now available from ALIS license vendors
MADISON – Waterfowl hunters can now purchase their Federal Duck Stamp from any one of more than 1,300 Wisconsin hunting and fishing license sales locations beginning with 2008 hunting season. Wisconsin is one of nine states selected by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to pilot a new method of purchasing a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly known as a Federal Duck Stamp.
Hunters who purchase their Federal Duck Stamp at a Wisconsin hunting and fishing licensing sales location will receive a document verifying their stamp purchase that will be valid for 45 days. This proof of purchase will fulfill the requirement for waterfowl hunters to possess the stamp and allows free entrance into any National Wildlife Refuge. The actual stamp will be mailed to the purchaser within 45 days.
“This new service will make it possible for hunters to purchase all the necessary licenses, permits and stamps needed for waterfowl hunting in one stop,” said Kevin Huggins, section chief of the DNR licensing section.
The cost of the Federal Duck Stamp is $17.50, which includes a $2.50 service charge. Federal Duck Stamps will only be available over the counter at license sales locations, initially. Stamps will become available on Wisconsin’s Internet and telephone sales site in the near future.
Every waterfowl hunter over the age of 16 is required to buy a Federal Duck Stamp in order to hunt waterfowl, in addition to any state license, permit or stamp requirements. Many non-hunters also purchase stamps for collecting purposes and to support waterfowl habitat and waterfowl conservation efforts. Funds from duck stamp revenue assists with the development and maintenance of wetland habitats that benefit waterfowl and many other species of wetland wildlife.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Kevin Huggins, 608-267-9533
