Mankato artist wins Minnesota waterfowl stamp contest – Outdoor News

Mankato artist Kurt Kegler has won the Minnesota waterfowl stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a cackling goose, a species that looks like a smaller version of a Canada goose.

Michael Sieve, of Rushford, earned second place with a cackling goose painting done in oil and acrylic. Third place went to Stephen Hamrick, of Lakeville, with a painting of a cackling goose done in acrylic.

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The winners were selected out of 12 eligible submissions.

The waterfowl stamp may be purchased in combination with a hunting license, or as a collectible. Visit the Minnesota DNR website for more information about habitat stamps and contest guidelines.

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