ODFW announces winning artwork in annual Stamp Art Contest

SALEM, Ore. – The winning artwork has been selected for the 2027 Oregon Waterfowl, Upland Game Bird, and Habitat Conservation Stamp Art Contests.

In the Waterfowl Stamp category, first place went to Richard Clifton of Milford, Del., for his artwork featuring an Aleutian cackling goose.

For the Upland Game Bird category, Jeffrey Klinefelter of Etna Green, Ind., claimed first place with his portrayal of a blue grouse.

Ryan Kniss of Johnstown, Pen., received first place in the Habitat Conservation category with a depiction of a harlequin duck.

Judging took place on Oct. 27 at ODFW Headquarters in Salem, where a panel of independent judges reviewed this year's submissions.

The winning artwork will appear on the 2027 collector stamps and related promotional items, with proceeds supporting habitat improvement, research, surveys, and conservation projects.

In addition to their artwork being featured on stamps, each first-place artist will receive a $2,000 award in recognition of their outstanding talent and contribution to wildlife conservation.

A total of 2 entries were submitted featuring blue grouse for the Upland Game Bird Stamp Contest, 7 entries depicting cackling geese for the Waterfowl Stamp Contest, and 14 entries highlighting select Strategy Species for the Habitat Conservation Stamp Contest.

Stamps and prints of the winning artwork can be purchased through the ODFW website, where you can also learn more about Oregon's ongoing conservation efforts.