Delaware Waterfowl and Trout Stamp Artwork Winners Chosen
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Richard Clifton, a wildlife artist from the Milford space, received the Delaware waterfowl stamp contest for the tenth time along with his portray of a wooden duck in bottomland swamp. /DNREC photograph
Two completed artists have once more received high honors in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp artwork contests, the Division of Pure Assets and Environmental Management introduced immediately. Finest in Present within the DNREC-sponsored contests went to a portray of a wooden duck in bottomland swamp by Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., which can grace the 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp, and to a portray of a brown trout by Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Inexperienced, Ind., to be featured on the 2023 Delaware Trout Stamp.
The annual stamp artwork competitors drew 13 entries for the 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and 12 entries for the 2023 Trout Stamp. The Waterfowl Stamp contest specified that submitted paintings should embrace the motif of a wooden duck in bottomland swamp. Trout Stamp paintings entries might depict a rainbow, brown or brook trout.
Because the 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp winner, Clifton receives a $2,500 money prize and 150 artist’s proofs of the restricted version print collection of his first-place entry. Clifton, who resides on an historic household farm within the Milford space close to Prime Hook Nationwide Wildlife Refuge, is an avid hunter and self-taught wildlife artist who works in acrylics, with waterfowl amongst his favourite topics. He has painted 53 successful duck/waterfowl stamps, together with 10 Delaware Waterfowl Stamps, the 1996 Australian Duck Stamp, and the 2007/08 and 2021/22 Federal Duck Stamps. Clifton’s work has appeared on journal covers, a commemorative beer stein, engraved on shotguns for Geese Limitless, which named him 2018 Worldwide Artist of the 12 months, and has been displayed at high wildlife artwork exhibits all through the nation, together with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and the Easton Waterfowl Pageant.
Because the 2023 Delaware Trout Stamp winner, Klinefelter receives a $250 money prize and retains the rights to breed and promote prints of the stamp paintings. Klinefelter, a graduate of Indiana College’s Herron College of Artwork, has painted professionally for greater than 20 years, and has received quite a few stamp artwork contests – together with three Delaware Waterfowl Stamp Artwork contests and 7 Delaware Trout Stamp Artwork contests. Klinefelter additionally acquired an honorable point out within the 2023 state trout stamp contest for his portray of a brown and rainbow trout, and an honorable point out within the 2023/24 waterfowl stamp contest.
Different winners had been:
- 2023/24 Waterfowl Stamp – Second place: Man Crittenden, Richmond, Va.; Third place: Caleb Metrich, Lake Tomahawk, Wisc.; honorable mentions: Jeffrey Klinefelter, Etna Inexperienced, Ind.; Frank Dolphens, Jr., Omaha, Neb.; and Jonathan Milo, Monroe, Conn.
- 2023 Trout Stamp – Second place: Dennis Arp, Field Elder, S.D., rainbow trout; Third place: Tory Farris, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, brown trout; honorable mentions: Tory Farris, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, rainbow trout; David Weaver, Gettysburg, Pa., brook trout; and Jeffrey Klinefelter, Etna Inexperienced, Ind., brown and rainbow trout.
Art work in every contest was judged by a distinct set of 5 judges, with every choose individually evaluating and scoring the respective contest paintings in particular person.
The successful 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp will likely be accessible for buy July 1, 2023, and the successful 2023 Delaware Trout Stamp will likely be accessible for buy Jan. 1, 2023.
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with Geese Limitless, began the Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and print program in 1980 to lift funds for waterfowl conservation, together with buying and bettering wetland habitats very important to the survival of migratory waterfowl. Thus far, greater than $3.6 million has been raised. A Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and looking license are required for many waterfowl hunters.
Delaware started requiring trout stamps for anglers within the Fifties, and a Delaware Trout Stamp and a normal fishing license are required for many anglers to fish in designated trout waters throughout sure seasons. Funds from the sale of the stamps are used to buy trout to inventory in choose streams in northern New Fortress County and in two downstate ponds.
Delaware looking and fishing licenses together with state waterfowl and trout stamps are bought on-line via the DNREC e-permitting system and by license brokers statewide. Brokers who promote looking licenses additionally promote state waterfowl stamps which can be required along with a license for looking geese and geese in Delaware. Brokers who promote fishing licenses additionally promote trout stamps required along with a license to fish for trout in Delaware.
To study extra about Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp contest, go to de.gov/waterfowlstamp. Extra details about the Trout Stamp contest might be discovered at de.gov/troutstamp.
About DNREC
The Delaware Division of Pure Assets and Environmental Management protects and manages the state’s pure sources, protects public well being, supplies out of doors leisure alternatives, and educates Delawareans in regards to the atmosphere. The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and supplies fishing, looking, wildlife viewing and boating entry on practically 68,000 acres of public land. For extra info, go to the web site and join with @DelawareDNREC on Fb, Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Richard Clifton, a wildlife artist from the Milford area, won the Delaware waterfowl stamp contest for the 10th time with his painting of a wood duck in bottomland swamp. /DNREC photo
Two accomplished artists have again won top honors in Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp and Trout Stamp art contests, the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control announced today. Best in Show in the DNREC-sponsored contests went to a painting of a wood duck in bottomland swamp by Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., which will grace the 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp, and to a painting of a brown trout by Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind., to be featured on the 2023 Delaware Trout Stamp.
The annual stamp art competition drew 13 entries for the 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and 12 entries for the 2023 Trout Stamp. The Waterfowl Stamp contest specified that submitted artwork must include the motif of a wood duck in bottomland swamp. Trout Stamp artwork entries could depict a rainbow, brown or brook trout.
As the 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp winner, Clifton receives a $2,500 cash prize and 150 artist’s proofs of the limited edition print series of his first-place entry. Clifton, who resides on an historic family farm in the Milford area near Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, is an avid hunter and self-taught wildlife artist who works in acrylics, with waterfowl among his favorite subjects. He has painted 53 winning duck/waterfowl stamps, including 10 Delaware Waterfowl Stamps, the 1996 Australian Duck Stamp, and the 2007/08 and 2021/22 Federal Duck Stamps. Clifton’s work has appeared on magazine covers, a commemorative beer stein, engraved on shotguns for Ducks Unlimited, which named him 2018 International Artist of the Year, and has been displayed at top wildlife art shows throughout the country, including the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and the Easton Waterfowl Festival.
As the 2023 Delaware Trout Stamp winner, Klinefelter receives a $250 cash prize and retains the rights to reproduce and sell prints of the stamp artwork. Klinefelter, a graduate of Indiana University’s Herron School of Art, has painted professionally for more than 20 years, and has won numerous stamp art contests – including three Delaware Waterfowl Stamp Art contests and seven Delaware Trout Stamp Art contests. Klinefelter also received an honorable mention in the 2023 state trout stamp contest for his painting of a brown and rainbow trout, and an honorable mention in the 2023/24 waterfowl stamp contest.
Other winners were:
- 2023/24 Waterfowl Stamp – Second place: Guy Crittenden, Richmond, Va.; Third place: Caleb Metrich, Lake Tomahawk, Wisc.; honorable mentions: Jeffrey Klinefelter, Etna Green, Ind.; Frank Dolphens, Jr., Omaha, Neb.; and Jonathan Milo, Monroe, Conn.
- 2023 Trout Stamp – Second place: Dennis Arp, Box Elder, S.D., rainbow trout; Third place: Tory Farris, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, brown trout; honorable mentions: Tory Farris, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine, rainbow trout; David Weaver, Gettysburg, Pa., brook trout; and Jeffrey Klinefelter, Etna Green, Ind., brown and rainbow trout.
Artwork in each contest was judged by a different set of five judges, with each judge separately evaluating and scoring the respective contest artwork in person.
The winning 2023/24 Delaware Waterfowl Stamp will be available for purchase July 1, 2023, and the winning 2023 Delaware Trout Stamp will be available for purchase Jan. 1, 2023.
The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife, in partnership with Ducks Unlimited, started the Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and print program in 1980 to raise funds for waterfowl conservation, including acquiring and improving wetland habitats vital to the survival of migratory waterfowl. To date, more than $3.6 million has been raised. A Delaware Waterfowl Stamp and hunting license are required for most waterfowl hunters.
Delaware began requiring trout stamps for anglers in the 1950s, and a Delaware Trout Stamp and a general fishing license are required for most anglers to fish in designated trout waters during certain seasons. Funds from the sale of the stamps are used to purchase trout to stock in select streams in northern New Castle County and in two downstate ponds.
Delaware hunting and fishing licenses along with state waterfowl and trout stamps are sold online through the DNREC e-permitting system and by license agents statewide. Agents who sell hunting licenses also sell state waterfowl stamps that are required in addition to a license for hunting ducks and geese in Delaware. Agents who sell fishing licenses also sell trout stamps required in addition to a license to fish for trout in Delaware.
To learn more about Delaware’s Waterfowl Stamp contest, visit de.gov/waterfowlstamp. More information about the Trout Stamp contest can be found at de.gov/troutstamp.
About DNREC
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control protects and manages the state’s natural resources, protects public health, provides outdoor recreational opportunities, and educates Delawareans about the environment. The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife conserves and manages Delaware’s fish and wildlife and their habitats, and provides fishing, hunting, wildlife viewing and boating access on nearly 68,000 acres of public land. For more information, visit the website and connect with @DelawareDNREC on Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn.
Media Contacts: Michael Globetti, [email protected]; Nikki Lavoie, [email protected]
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