E-Stamp Info

E-Stamp vs Traditional Duck Stamp

A Change to the Program - The Duck Stamp Modernization Act

  • Pursuant to Federal Law - Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 - all E-Stamps will be mailed out AFTER March 10, of the following year, regardless of where or when they are purchased.
  • DuckStamp.com is required to follow Federal Law and is NOT allowed to mail any E-Stamp prior to March 10, for the current season.
  • This does not affect the mailing of traditional duck stamps, purchased on this website.

Difference Between a "Traditional" Duck Stamp and the "E-Stamp"

TRADITIONAL DUCK STAMP - Is valid for legal hunting requirements & supports vital wildlife habitat conservation

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  • A physical stamp that you attach to your hunting license. You must carry this stamp on your person at all times when hunting.
  • By purchasing on this website, you will receive the physical stamp in the mail in approximately 5-7 business days.
  • No digital copy or printable receipt is available for immediate use. You must wait to hunt until you receive the physical stamp in the mail.

 

E-STAMP - Is valid for legal hunting requirements & supports vital wildlife habitat conservation

  • Will be available for purchase July 1, 2025 on DuckStamp.com for the 2025-2026 season.
  • After July 1, your E-Stamp purchase will include both a Digital Pass and a printable Proof of Purchase as your immediate and only permit for the entire 2025-26 hunting season. 
  • TO BE COMPLIANT WITH FEDERAL LAW: You MUST carry one of the following when hunting or entering any Federal Wildlife Refuge: printed Proof of Purchase OR Digital Pass
  • Physical stamp mailed AFTER March 10, 2026.  

 

TO PURCHASE A CURRENT SEASON (2024/2025) E-Stamp Duck Stamp, please contact one of the following state offices, listed below.

NOTE: After July 1, 2025, you will NO LONGER have to contact individual state offices to purchase your 2025-2026 E-Stamp here. It will be available for purchase on DuckStamp.com. 

  1. Alabama Dept. of Conservation: 888-879-4150
  2. Arkansas Game & Fish: 800-364-4263
  3. Colorado Parks and Wildlife: 303-297-1192
  4. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission: 850-488-3641
  5. Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources: 404-656-3500
  6. Idaho Fish & Game: 208-334-3700
  7. Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources: 515-725-8200
  8. Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks: 620-672-5911
  9. Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife & Fisheries: 225-765-0246
  10. Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources: 410-260-3220
  11. Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife: 508-389-6300
  12. Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources: 517-284-6057
  13. Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources: 651-296-6157
  14. Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries & Parks: 601-432-2400
  15. Missouri Dept. of Conservation: 573-751-4115
  16. Nebraska Game & Parks: 402-471-0641
  17. Nevada Dept. of Wildlife: 775-688-1514
  18. New Mexico Dept. of Game & Fish: 888-248-6866
  19. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission: 833-950-0575
  20. North Dakota Game & Fish: 701-328-6335
  21. Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation:405-521-3851
  22. Pennsylvania Game Commission: 717-787-4250
  23. South Carolina Dept. of Natural Resources: 803-734-3833
  24. South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks: 605-223-7660
  25. Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency: 615-781-6500
  26. Texas Parks & Wildlife Dept.: 512-389-4820
  27. Utah Dept. of Natural Resources: 801-538-4700
  28. Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources: 866-721-6911
  29. Wisconsin Dept. of Natural Resources: 888-936-7463
  30. Wyoming Game & Fish Dept. Game & Fish: 307-777-4600

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