Maple Grove resident wins 2012 turkey stamp contest

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Maple Grove resident wins 2012 turkey stamp contest
(Released January 12, 2011)


A painting of three turkeys near a deer shed by Steven Trofka of Maple Grove will be featured on Minnesota’s 2012 Wild Turkey Stamp. His design was chosen from among 24 entries in a contest sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

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This is first time Trofka has won the annual turkey stamp contest.

Eleven entries advanced to the second stage of judging, from which five finalists were selected during the contest held Jan. 6 at DNR Headquarters in St. Paul. The second place finalist was Donald Blakney of Princeton. David Chapman of Minnetonka placed third.

An artist whose work is selected for a Minnesota fish or wildlife stamp receives no compensation from the DNR, but does retain reproduction and marketing rights.

The Minnesota Wild 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. Revenues from stamp sales are dedicated to the development, restoration, maintenance and preservation of wild turkey habitat in Minnesota.