LITTLE STAMPS MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE

If you love birds, whether you hunt or not, annually purchasing the Federal and State Duck Stamps is an easy and smart way to ensure there will be habitat for them to thrive. Here are the top ten reasons why:

10. The Duck Stamp Program is one of the most successful conservation programs ever. Since 1934, more than half a billion dollars has been raised by the stamps to purchase 5 million acres of habitat!

9. Habitat purchased is providing wildlife with homes nationwide. Duck Stamp funds have been used to purchase habitat at hundreds of refuges located in nearly every state in the nation.

8. Wetlands play an important role in our environment. The protected wetlands help purify water supplies, store flood water, reduce soil erosion and sedimentation, and provide spawning areas for fish.

7. Duck stamps benefit more than just ducks. Wetland dependant species also include shorebirds, marsh bird songbirds, raptors, and hundreds of other species of wildlife.

6. People, too, benefit greatly from the Federal Duck Stamp Program. Hunters have places to enjoy their hunting heritage and other outdoor enthusiasts have places to hike, watch birds, and visit.

5. The stamps are highly prized as collectible. Duck Stamps and the products that bear duck stamp images have become popular collector items.

4. The stamp serves as your entrance pass for wildlife areas nationwide. Besides serving as a hunting license and a conservation tool, a current year’s Federal Duck Stamp also serves as an entrance pass for National Wildlife Refuges where admission is normally charged.

3. The Duck Stamp Program is a highly effective way to conserve America’s natural resources. Approximately 98% of every duck stamp dollar goes directly to the purchase of wetlands and wildlife habitat, adding to the National Wildlife Refuge System.

2. Duck stamp funds are making a difference in California. There are 16 National Wildlife Refuges in California that receive funding from the Duck Stamp Program. They need your support.

1. BECAUSE YOU CARE! These mini works of art will remind you of your contributions to conservation for years to come!

Purchase the stamps, include a donation, and receive a free gift!
You can purchase your stamps right now through our secure online service. And when you make a donation of $50 or more to support California Waterfowl programs, you’ll receive a free wooden sprig whistle. To purchase yoru stamps and contribute, click here>>

Contact Us
For inquiries, e-mail us at cwa@calwaterfowl.org. You are also welcome to donate by phone or mail. Contact us at (916) 648-1406 or send your contribution to California Waterfowl Association, 4630 Northgate Boulevard, Suite 150, Sacramento CA 95834.

The California Waterfowl Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and our tax ID number for donation purposes is 94-1149574.