Artnet

Even These Collectible Stamps of Ducks Have Been Politicized in the US This Year—and Artists Are Flappin’ Mad

As the US elections approach next month, even the annual contest to design next year’s Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, better known as the Duck Stamp, is mired in controversy.
Artnet

Trump Mandated a Hunting Image Be on All Fowl Hunting Licenses. A Proposed Change to That Plan Has Ruffled Some Feathers

Hunters are crying “fowl” over a proposed change to a $25 stamp they’re required to purchase from the U.S. government as part of their official waterfowl hunting licenses. Under a new rule proposed ...
Wall Street Journal

The Latest Controversy in Duck Hunting: The Artwork

WASHINGTON—There are people who love ducks. And people who love to hunt ducks. Both groups are waterfowl fans, but sometimes agendas clash. Feathers are ruffled. This time, it’s over artistic ...
The New York Times

What Makes a Good Duck Painting? The Government Suggests Some Hunting

A new rule in the Federal Duck Stamp Contest, requiring artists to include hunting themes in their submissions, has raised eyebrows and objections in the duck painting community. By Christine Hauser ...