The 24th annual Missouri Junior Duck Stamp Contest had more than 1,000 student entries form across the state including students involved in Art Studio programs. Sixteen artists from the Puxico School District received honorable mentions in the state competition. Missouri Best in Show Wood Duck entry was by Daniel Billings of Gallatin, Mo.. His entry placed second in the 2017 National Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The next State Duck Stamp contest will be held on March 1, 2018 and any children aging from Kindergarten -12, including home-schooled students, can enter work into the contest.