The Michigan Duck Hunters Association coordinates the Michigan Waterfowl Stamp Program in partnership with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The MDHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to waterfowl and wetland conservation. Proceeds from stamp sales fund MDHA projects, with 10% used to match DNR funding for purchasing wetlands.
The stamp is a voluntary purchase and does not replace the state waterfowl hunting license. The MDHA will mail hunters a free copy of the stamp (subject to availability) if they send a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a copy of their Michigan waterfowl hunting license to: MDHA Waterfowl Stamp Program, P.O. Box 626, Frankfort, MI 49635.
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Artist biographies
Adam Oswald was born and raised in South Dakota and spent his youth dreaming of excuses to be outside. Neighborhood baseball games, hikes and digging holes in the dirt, but nothing compared to sitting in a tree stand waiting for deer to make their move or trudging through a slough anticipating the ring-necked roosters' startling flush.
As he grew older, Adam realized it was not just about the presence of a particular quarry he was after, but the act of being in nature that excited him most. He notices the behavior of all wild things: birds pulling bugs from the dirt, squirrels gliding from branch to branch, the way trees sway in the wind and, most importantly, the effects of all lighting conditions.
If you catch him gazing into the distance, there is a good chance he is daydreaming about those experiences, but an even better chance he is studying the way shadows and light play off the forest floor or nearby structures.
Adam Oswald continues to learn from each brushstroke and strives to make his art better with each painting. In 2025, his talents in lighting and form led to his image of canvasbacks in flight being selected as the 50th Michigan Duck Stamp.
Adam is a member of, and often a donor to, several outdoor organizations. He and his wife live in Harrisburg, South Dakota, with four children.