As any waterfowl hunter knows, the federal government via the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, produces the yearly Federal Duck Stamp, and requires hunters to purchase the stamp in order to hunt any waterfowl species. Duck Stamp sales raise about $25 million in revenue to help purchase wetland habitat for the National Wildlife Refuge System. The stamps also serve as an entrance pass to National Wildlife Refuges with admission fees. The new stamp was unveiled on June 22nd at Bass Pro Shops’ Springfield, MO, flagship store in partnership with Ducks Unlimited (DU). If you are interested in habitat conservation, but not necessarily a duck or goose hunter you should still purchase a stamp for conservation sake. Two ring-necked ducks in full breeding plumage are featured on this year’s stamp, which was created by Delaware artist Richard Clifton.