Richfield Resident Wins 2017 Minnesota Turkey Stamp Contest

After a contest recently sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Richfield artist Timothy Turenne was announced as the winner of the 2017 turkey stamp contest. The painting was selected by judges from among six submissions for the annual contest.

Turenne’s painting will be featured on the 2017 turkey stamp. His artwork was previously featured on the 2007, and 2010 turkey stamp, and he has also won the Minnesota pheasant, walleye, and trout and salmon stamps.

Four entries advanced as finalists and were selected Jan. 7 at DNR headquarters in St. Paul. Other finalists were Tyler Maddous, second place; Agnes Goudron, third place; and Thomas Sinnen, fourth place.

The DNR offers no prizes for the stamp contest winner, but the winning artist retains the right to reproduce the work. The 2017 turkey stamp will be available for sale Feb. 18, 2017.

The turkey stamp was authorized by the 1996 Minnesota Legislature at the request of turkey hunters. Stamp revenue is used for wild turkey management and research.

You can get complete Minnesota turkey hunting information below.