A big THANK YOU! to -
Judges: Rick Kagerer, Ryan O'Connor, Bob Majdecki, Chris Hillman, and Sally Kagerer
Contest Sponsors: Frank's Outdoors and MDHA
Christopher Smith is a wildlife artist from Suttons Bay, Michigan. He specializes in dogs and wildlife scenes for pet owners and wildlife lovers across the country. Chris has illustrated more than twenty hunting and fishing books. He is a Contributing Artist for Retriever Journal and a freelance illustrator for the Pointing Dog Journal, Just Labs, and Ruffed Grouse Society magazine, with several dozen magazine covers to his credit. Chris is also a freelance writer, having written and illustrated a “Field Guide to Upland Bird and Waterfowl Identification.” He is also co-author with brother Jason of Waterfowling Horizons.
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Ever wondered how artists visualize what they are about to draw? Learn how to create a stunning waterfowl stamp drawing with 2020 Waterfowl Festival featured artist, Chris Smith! Follow along with Chris as he gives an overview of how he goes about drawing a stamp for the Duck Stamp Contest.
Macroinvertebrates are an essential food source for waterfowl. But they aren't just duck food...
Follow Jonathan Massung, Saginaw Bay Visitor Center Interpreter, as he shows us some of the small organisms that are essential for aquatic habitat for both waterfowl and fish.
Take a closer look at the details that help you to distinguish between various ducks found in Michigan.
Don't forget - the Future Duck Stamp contest is accepting your original duck stamp art through August 15. Check out the Contests page for more information.
Watch as Jonathan Massung, Saginaw Bay Visitor Center Interpreter, walks you through the steps for building your very own wood duck box!
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Learn about Saginaw Bay waterfowl, fishery, wetlands, and more in this clickable PDF. Each image links to videos, coloring pages, and other resources.
Contact Meaghan Gass, Sea Grant Extension Educator, at gassmeag@msu.edu.
Getting your dog ready for the upcoming hunting season?
Dr. Bruce Francke, D.V.M., Bay Animal Hospital, describes what to consider when it comes to your 4-footed friend.
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Join Bob Majdecki as he walks through the basic steps for beginning duck calling!
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Join the guys from Tri-City Carvers as they give an introduction to soap carving.
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Duck Trail ID Challenge on the Lagoon!
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Prizes include Decoy Kits, Wood Duck Boxes and more!