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Image by USFWS/Southeast
Two volunteers at the back of the auditorium watch carefully and record the judges votes into a computer display that will track how each entry is scored.

9/28/2012 Ogden, Utah
The 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
photo by Garry Tucker, USFWS

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David Sharp uses a taxidermy specimen to illustrate a point about the anatomy of this species.

Sept 28, 2012 Ogden, UT
Federal Duck Stamp art contest
photo by Garry Tucker, USFWS

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Dudley Edmondson looks for birds.

Sept 27, 2012 Bear River Bird Refuge
A judges reception was hosted at the refuge the day before the contest.
photo by Garry Tucker, USFWS

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At the end of round three, the scores are totaled, checked, and rechecked. There must be a clear 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner...no ties allowed.

9/29/2012 Ogden, Utah
The 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
photo by Garry Tucker, USFWS

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Image by USFWS/Southeast
One person takes the art from the crate and hands it to one of the two people on stage that then presents the art to the judges.

9/28/2012 Ogden, Utah
The 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Contest
photo by Garry Tucker, USFWS