Louisiana – The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced the rules and timeline for the 2026 Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp competition, commonly known as the Louisiana Duck Stamp contest.
The upcoming competition will highlight the Ross’s goose as the featured species for the first time in the program’s 38-year history.
LDWF Waterfowl Program Manager Jason Olszak emphasized the importance of showcasing the bird in its natural environment.
“The primary objective of this program is to provide revenue to create, enhance, and maintain habitat for waterfowl and associated wetland wildlife,” Olszak stated. “A habitat component is required in each entry and is one of the five judging criteria.”
Artists interested in participating must submit an original, unpublished work featuring the Ross’s goose as the focal species, along with a signed and notarized artist’s agreement and a $50 entry fee. Entries must be sent to:
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries:
Attn: Louisiana Waterfowl Conservation Stamp Program
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Submissions will be accepted from Oct. 20 to Oct. 28, 2025. The contest will take place on **Oct. 29, 2025, at 10 a.m.** in the Joe L. Herring Room at LDWF Headquarters, where the public is welcome to attend.
The Louisiana Duck Stamp program generates funding for conservation efforts that benefit waterfowl and wetland habitats across the state.