Federal Duck Stamps United States of America |
| J.N. "Ding" Darling, a nationally known political
cartoonist, led a drive by conservationists to remedy the problem of disappearing
bird habitat. Darling, who was keenly interested in hunting and wildlife,
watched in dismay as the waterfowl habitat in his own state was drastically
reduced. Darling put his own artistic talents to use and frequently published
biting cartoons depicting the destruction of this nation's waterfowl and
its habitat.
Undoubtedly, however, Darling's most significant contribution
was the concept of a Federal revenue stamp to generate the necessary funds
for the acquisition of waterfowl habitat. His idea became reality on March
16, 1934, when Congress passed the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act which
required
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1979-80
Green-winged Teal Painting by Ken Michaelson Cat. RW46 |
1980-81
Mallards Painting by Richard Plasschaert Cat. RW47 |
1981-82
Ruddy Ducks Painting by John S. Wilson Cat. RW48 |
1982-83
Canvasbacks Painting by David A. Maass Cat. RW49 |
1987-88
Redheads Painting by Arthur Anderson Cat. RW54 |