Winner chosen for pheasant and turkey stamp contests
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has chosen winners for the Minnesota pheasant and turkey stamp contests.
Lakeville artist Stephen Hamrick won the Minnesota pheasant stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a pheasant. The winner was selected on Oct. 2 from eight eligible submissions. Second place was Matt Linz of Ramsey and third place was Taylor Leback of Thief River Falls. The winning artwork will be featured on the 2026 pheasant stamp.
Vernon Center artist Al Steinberg won the Minnesota turkey stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a wild turkey. The winner was selected on Oct. 2 from six eligible submissions. Second place was Micah Hanson of St. Charles and third place was Matt Linz of Ramsey. The winning artwork will be featured on the 2027 turkey stamp.
The pheasant stamp and turkey stamp can be purchased in combination with hunting licenses or as collectables. Visit the Minnesota DNR stamp webpage for more information about habitat stamps and contest guidelines.