Maryland Migratory Duck Stamp Print "FLARING WIDGEON" Arthur Eakin 1981 #344

Maryland Migratory Duck Stamp Print "FLARING WIDGEON" Arthur Eakin 1981 #344 of 1250. 1981 Winning Stamp for the Maryland Migratory Waterfowl Contest, held annually for the past 50 years. SADLY, 2023 will be the FINAL year for this in Maryland. “The Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp design contest has been a part of hunting tradition in Maryland for 50 years, but declining demand for the actual stamp combined with a decreased participation in the art contest has led us to make the decision to end the contest,” said Acting Director Karina Stonesifer. “We look forward to seeing the entries for what will be the final migratory bird stamp.” The print is called "Flaring Widgeon" and it is a work of Arthur Eakin. The print and stamp of course are in excellent condition. The frame not so much. This is signed and numbered #344 of 1250. The print itself is approximately 9 x 7 inches. With the frame it is 18 x 14.5. (W X H)This was year 1981, so this would have been Maryland's 8th stamp. This year will be the 50th and final stamp. Listing on other sites, first come first serve. Looking for a loving home and out of my storage unit. Keywords: Waterfowl, Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Ducks, Hunting, Stamp, Arthur Eakin, Chestertown, MD.