About This Stamp
Officially known as “Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamps,” Federal Duck Stamps are the longest running series of U.S. stamps. They are also among the largest and most beautiful of stamps, depicting all species of North American ducks, swans, and geese.
Duck stamps are revenue stamps, not postage stamps. The stamps provide revenue for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to purchase or lease land — valuable waterfowl habitat — for inclusion in the national wildlife refuge system. The Federal Duck Stamp program has protected over 5 million acres of waterfowl habitat since its beginning in 1934 and its success has spawned similar programs at the state and local level.
Duck stamps are valid for hunting permits but Junior Duck stamps are not. Neither are valid for postage.