The Countdown Has Begun: Get Ready for the 2025–2026 Duck Stamp Season!

June 26, 2025

As July 1 quickly approaches, excitement is building across the country for the kickoff of the 2025–2026 Federal Duck Stamp season. This year’s launch is more than just the release of a new stamp—it marks a historic turning point in the program’s 90+ year legacy.

Join Us in Stuttgart, Arkansas

The First Day of Sale event will take place in the heart of duck country—Stuttgart, Arkansas—where waterfowl hunters, collectors, and conservationists will gather to celebrate the release of the new stamp. Representatives from DuckStamp.com will be on-site with exclusive products, expert guidance, and for the first time ever, information on how the digital Duck Stamp works.

Whether you’re a hunter eager to stay compliant or a collector ready to add the 2025–2026 Spectacled Eider stamp to your archive, this is your moment to join a proud tradition of conservation.

A New Era: The Digital Duck Stamp

Thanks to the Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023, the Federal Duck Stamp can now be carried digitally. Starting July 1, customers who purchase their E-Stamp from DuckStamp.com will receive:

  • A digital Proof of Purchase valid for the entire hunting season
  • A mobile wallet pass compatible with Apple Wallet and Google Wallet
  • A physical stamp mailed after March 10, 2026

These innovations make it easier than ever to stay legal and support wetlands protection with just a few taps on your phone.

Download the DuckStamp App Now

Want to easily get the new digital duck stamp and add it to your wallet, as soon as it’s available? Download the free DuckStamp.com app and be ready to hit the field:

Be Ready Day One

The countdown is on—and the future of conservation is in your hands. Get ready for a seamless, digital-first experience that honors the past and embraces the future. Visit DuckStamp.com starting July 1 to be among the first to buy the new stamp, download your digital pass, and join a community that’s helped conserve over 6 million acres of habitat across the U.S.

See you in Stuttgart—or online at DuckStamp.com!