Buy a Duck Stamp or Electronic Duck Stamp (E-Duck Stamp)

Federal Duck Stamps are so much more than just hunting stamps, they are also collectible works of art and an easy way for everyone to support wetland conservation! There are three ways you can become a part of this conservation legacy: 

1. Buy a Traditional, Physical Federal Duck Stamp

You can buy a physical Federal Duck Stamp at:

  • Most U.S. Post Offices
  • Participating sporting goods and outdoor retailers
  • Select national wildlife refuges
  • Online at , operated by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s licensed distributor, Amplex Corporation

Important: To be valid for hunting or free refuge access, you must sign your physical stamp upon receipt.A retail store sales receipt is not valid for hunting or refuge entry. 

Visiting a national wildlife refuge national wildlife refuge
A national wildlife refuge is typically a contiguous area of land and water managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service� for the conservation and, where appropriate, restoration of fish, wildlife and plant resources and their habitats for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

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in your area is a great way to see your Duck Stamp Dollars at work! 

2. Buy an Electronic Duck Stamp (E-Duck Stamp) Through Participating State Agencies

Per the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023, it is now legal to use an authorized electronic version of the Federal Duck Stamp.

There are 30 state wildlife and licensing agencies that sell E-Duck Stamps through their online licensing system, which are open to residents and non-residents alike. Participating states are listed below. You can visit a state's online licensing system to purchase your E-Duck Stamp. 

  • You will receive a valid, federally compliant Proof of Purchase upon checkout
  • Includes a physical Federal E-Duck Stamp which will be mailed to each E-Duck Stamp purchaser between March 10 â€� June 30, of the following year
  • Please note - you may purchase an E-Duck Stamp from any state, even if you are not aresident of that state
States that sell E-Duck Stamps

Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

3. Buy an Electronic Duck Stamp (E-Duck Stamp) at DuckStamp.com

Per the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023, it is now legal to use an authorized electronic version of the Federal Duck Stamp. 

  • Purchase the , which includes the E-Duck Stamp plus a mobile wallet pass
  • The mobile wallet pass for Apple or Android devices allows users to download the pass to their device and access their E-Duck Stamp without internet.
  • Includes a printable Proof of Purchase, valid immediately
  • Includes a physical Federal E-Duck Stamp which will be mailed to each E-Duck Stamp purchaser between March 10 â€� June 30, of the following year
  • Requires your full name, DOB, and address, as shown on your government-issued ID
  • Is not included on or linked to your state online licensing profile

Prefer to Wait for Mail Delivery?

If you do not need immediate access for hunting or refuge entry, you can still order Federal Duck Stamps by phone or online through:

Delivery typically takes 5�10 business days.

Additional Information: 

  • A currently Federal Duck Stamp is valid for migratory bird hunting July 1 through June 30 of the following year.
  • If you purchased an E-Duck Stamp before March 9, 2025, and haven’t received your physical stamp by April 15, 2025, please email [email protected] or call 1-800-852-4897. Be prepared to provide your legal name, complete mailing address, and state of purchase.
  • Please note you must have a signed physical stamp or a valid E-Duck Stamp in hand to be legal for hunting. Only an authorized Proof of Purchase or E-Duck Stamp qualifies; store receipts are not a legal substitute for an E-Duck Stamp or physical stamp when hunting.

If you have any questions or would prefer to purchase your physical Federal Duck Stamp from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, please contact our Duck Stamp Office.

The Federal Duck Stamp Program

Migratory bird hunters at or over the age of 16 must possess a current signed Federal Duck Stamp, along with state licenses and permits, to hunt legally. An E Duck Stamp is issued to an individual and allows anyone to purchase a Duck Stamp online and immediately use the certification to legally hunt.

Hunters have played an integral part in conserving America’s wildlife and habitat - best illustrated by the success of the Federal Duck Stamp Program. For 90 years, by buying Duck Stamps, waterfowl hunters and others have supported the conservation of more than 6 million acres of wetland habitat. We appreciate the continued support for the Duck Stamp and will work to create a long-term plan for implementing the Duck Stamp Modernization Act.

Buy a Duck Stamp or E-Duck Stamp

Purchasing Federal Duck Stamps is easy! We offer a variety of methods for you to purchase the annual stamp â€� whether you need one for migratory bird hunting, admittance to a National Wildlife Refuge, as part of your stamp or art collection, to showcase the wildlife species, or because you want an easy and effective way to support habitat conservation.

The annual Federal Duck Stamp goes on sale at the end of June. A �First Day of Issue� event is often held to celebrate the artists, purchasers, and conservation partners.

Who Needs It?

Anyone can contribute to wildlife habitat conservation by purchasing a Federal Duck Stamp. Since quality wetland habitats provide habitat for a myriad of species � including threatened and endangered plants and animals � as well as provide clean water, aid in flood control, and reduce the effects of soil erosion and sedimentation a current Federal

Duck Stamp purchase allows you to be an active conservationist. Healthy habitats also enhance outdoor recreation opportunities which can provide an economic incentive to local communities.

Migratory Bird Hunters (primarily duck and goose hunters) at or over the age of 16 must possess a current signed Federal Duck Stamp, along with state licenses and permits, to hunt legally. An E-Duck Stamp is an electronic Federal Duck Stamp which is issued to a named individual. The E-Duck Stamp program allows anyone to purchase a stamp online and immediately use the certification to legally hunt.

The Service also depends on the U.S. Postal Service and our consignees to sell physical stamps at their locations or online through our consignment program.

Federal Duck Stamps are printed in two formats on pressure-sensitive adhesive paper. The most common format is the pane of 1 dollar bill-sized sheetlet which features a detachable stamp on a carrier with additional artwork and information. A smaller number of perforated sheets of 20 stamps are printed as well � these are primarily purchased by those wanting “just the stamp� and are harder to acquire.

Stamp and wildlife art collectors add to their valuable collections and support conservation at the same time when they purchase a Duck Stamp. As the longest running, single-themed stamp in the world, Federal Duck Stamps are miniature works of art. The design itself is chosen each year in the only open juried art competition regulated by the federal government. Artists can also become contributors to conservation by participating in the annual contest.

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