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Third Issue 2005 Whole number 32 Sherrie Russell Meline wins federal contest or the second time in history, a woman has won the Federal Duck Stamp contest. Wildlife artist FFSherrie Russell Meline, from Mt. Shasta, California, won the Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest on September 15, in Memphis, Tennessee. “Sherrie Russell Meline’s beautiful rendition of Ross’ geese continues the Duck Stamp’s tradition of outstanding wildlife art,” said Matt Hogan, acting Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. “More important, it will help us convey the importance of preserving our Nation’s wetland habitat and the wildlife and communities it supports.” Russell Meline’s painting of Ross’ geese bested 232 other entries and will grace the 2006-2007 Federal This Ross’ goose, by Sherrie Russell Meline will be Duck Stamp (RW73). The sale of Federal Duck featured on RW73, the 2006 Federal duck stamp. Stamps raises approximately $25 million each year to wildlife refuge system, providing places for waterfowl fund waterfowl habitat acquisition for the National hunters and others who enjoy the outdoors, and pro- Wildlife Refuge System. tecting millions of acres of wetlands and waterfowl This year was the first time in the stamp’s 71-year habitat makes it one of the greatest conservation pro- history that the design was chosen outside of grams of all-time. Washington, D.C. Along with its move to Memphis, “And it's certainly one waterfowl hunters can be the competition was co-hosted for the first time by proud of. It’s that story that makes this event so spe- Ducks Unlimited, Greater Memphis Arts Council, and cial,” said Young.
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