U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service ― The Federal Duck Stamp Program: “Retrievers Save Game” by Maynard Reece, 1959-60

Black and white wash and tempera drawing of a Labrador retriever carrying a Mallard by Maynard Reece, the first artist to win the competition three times.

Inscription: Front - “U.S. Department of the Interior. Void after June 30, 1960. Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp. $3. Retrievers Save Game.” Back - “Duck Stamps dollars buy wetlands to perpetuate waterfowl. It is unlawful to hunt waterfowl unless you sign your name in ink on the face of this stamp.” (more)