Ruthie the Duck Girl, a legendary French Quarter eccentric known for skating from bar to bar on roller skates often accompanied by a couple of ducks, has returned to her former skating grounds. And ...

Twenty-six years ago, Maryland farmer Robert Bealle finished second in the Federal Duck Stamp art contest, when his painting of redheads lost to a pair of American wigeons. This year, he won by ...

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 ...

MADISON (WKOW) — An Oregon High School student was awarded Best in Show at the Wisconsin Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest. A news release from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service said 16-year-old Sarah ...

It's well-established that Minnesota wildlife artists have produced a dynasty in the long-running federal duck stamp competition. Well, this year's victor is from Montana — by way of Minnesota. Chuck ...

Judges decided the winner of the 2025 Federal Duck Stamp contest on Friday, September 19 th. I watched the livestream, along with about 1,700 other fans. James Hautman’s acrylic painting of three ...

This story originally appeared in the September 2014 issue of mental_floss magazine. Subscribe to our print edition here, and our iPad edition here. The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is the most ...

It's well-established that Minnesota wildlife artists have produced a dynasty in the long-running federal duck stamp competition. Well, this year's victor is from Montana — by way of Minnesota. Chuck ...

Missouri wildlife artist and hunter Rebekah Knight painted a Gladwall for her submission to this year's U.S. duck stamp contest, including the intricate designs and patterns on its wings. Then, hidden ...

This story originally appeared in the September 2014 issue of mental_floss magazine. Subscribe to our print edition here, and our iPad edition here. The Federal Duck Stamp Contest is the most ...