# Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

The Duck Stamp is a federal hunting license that waterfowl hunters have been required to buy for nearly a century. This bill modernizes how that stamp works by allowing people to purchase it online and through digital means, rather than only through traditional paper stamps sold at physical locations like sporting goods stores and wildlife agencies.

Here's what changes for hunters: Instead of having to visit a store or government office during business hours to buy a paper stamp, hunters can now purchase their duck stamp online and receive a digital version they can print at home or display on their phone. This makes the process much more convenient, especially for people in rural areas far from retailers or those who prefer shopping online. The bill also allows states to sell duck stamps through their websites and other digital platforms, giving hunters more options for when and where they can complete this requirement.

The practical benefit is straightforward—it removes a barrier to legal hunting. Hunters no longer have to plan their purchases around store hours or make special trips. For the government side, the money collected from duck stamp sales goes directly to wetland conservation and habitat protection, so making it easier to buy stamps could actually increase funding for these environmental programs. The bill doesn't change who needs to buy a stamp, how much it costs, or what the money is used for—it just makes the existing system work better for modern shoppers.

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023

Boozman, John

Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 This bill modifies provisions regarding the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly referred to as the duck stamp, including to allow an individual to be carrying an electronic stamp, rather than a paper stamp, at the time of taking waterfowl. The bill requires states to issue electronic stamps at the time of purchase and the Department of the Interior to issue a paper stamp after March 10 each year to each individual who purchased an electronic stamp during that hunting year. The electronic stamps are valid through the first June 30 after issuance.