DLNR Press Release: HAWAI’I WILDLIFE CONSERVATION STAMP CONTEST OPENS
Posted on November 22, 2021 in Latest news from the department, Press room
(Honolulu) – Artists can submit works to DLNR’s Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) in the annual art contest depicting two local wildlife species for the Hawaii Wildlife and Game Bird Conservation Seal 2022-23.
The Wildlife Conservation Seal is a requirement for state of Hawaii hunting licenses. The game bird stamp is required for anyone who intends to hunt game birds. Both stamps will be available to stamp collectors.
Theme of this year’s stamps
Game bird seal- Chukar PArtridge (Alectoris chukar) (occurs on all major Hawaiian Islands) was introduced to Hawaii in 1923. It is native to Asia and Eastern Europe, from Israel to Nepal. They are about 14 inches long and have a grayish-brown back with the sides streaked with black and white feathers. His face is white with a black band across the eyes to the neck. They are a dominant component of the avifauna in high-elevation scrub and may have filled a niche occupied by now-extinct or rare birds. The role of exotic birds in facilitating seed dispersal and germination of native plant species has been found to be beneficial in restoring degraded ecosystems.
Wildlife Conservation Stamp-ʻme‘iwi (Vestiaria coccinea) are federally listed as threatened statewide. Adults have vibrant red plumage with black wings and tail, and a curved salmon-colored bill. Juvenile is buff with black spots, shorter dark bill turning yellow then salmon with age. Feeds primarily on ʻōhiʻa nectar, but also visits tubular flowers of understory plants such as ʻakala and lobelias and captures insects.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ADJUSTMENT: Habitat of Hawaii
SIZE: Complete painting with a maximum of 24” by 36” and unframed (will be reduced to 1” X 1.5” stamp)
MEDIUM: Oil or acrylic
ENTRY: Complete oil or acrylic painting or one 8.5” X 11” photo/print/photocopy of a complete painting
TERM: All entries must be received by February 25, 2022. Winner notification will be made in March 2022.
SHIPPING COSTS: All paintings shipped must be accompanied by a fee of $35.00 to cover the cost of returning the artwork. If a check is not included, you will need to come to the management office to pick up your artwork. Checks should be made payable to DLNR. Otherwise, a photo, print or photocopy of an original painting can be submitted free of charge (see application form).
PAYMENTS: The winner will receive a maximum prize of $1,000.
Proceeds from Hawaii Wildlife Conservation stamp sales go to the state’s Wildlife Revolving Fund to support wildlife populations and habitat, and to manage hunting.
Last year, revenue from both stamps was used to cover some of the costs of maintaining the hunting units and to add hunting opportunities for game birds and game mammals where possible. Proceeds from wildlife conservation stamp sales will also provide funding for the annual lease of the Lānaʻi Cooperative Game Management Area and various other game leases.
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(All images/video courtesy: DLNR)
Photographs: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vasfe9ie68ad6r5/AADKqGLY1Y2URmacSwVRz02la?dl=0
Application form:
http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/recreation/files/2021/11/FY22-23-artist-application2doc3.pdf
Copies of this announcement and application form are available upon request from DOFAW, 1151 Punchbowl St., Room 325, Honolulu, HI 96813. For questions about the contest or to obtain an application, email: [email protected] or call (808) 347-6869.
Media Contact:
Giovonni Parks
Communications Specialist
Hawaii Department of Lands and Natural Resources
[email protected]
808-587-0396 (Office of Communications)