WYOMING — The Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) will be announcing the winners of its 2027 conservation stamp art contest on Friday.

The 43rd Annual Conservation Stamp Art Show will be held virtually, broadcasting live on WGFD’s YouTube channel at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24. WGFD will announce the winners from both the professional and youth art contests.

“We’re excited to host the 2027 Wyoming Conservation Stamp Art Competition, and showcase the incredible entries we received this year,” said Chris Martin, WGFD visual communications supervisor and coordinator of this year’s contest. “There are a lot of great entries, and we also will be taking votes for the People’s Choice Award, so be sure to tune in and cast your vote for your favorite piece of artwork.”

This year, WGFD received 56 entries from artists in 17 states. Wyoming artists entered 25 submissions, and there were more than 160 youth entries from across the state. The winning adult submission will be featured on the 2027 collectible conservation stamp, and the artist will receive $3,500. The top five artists will also receive a monetary award. The top three entries from each grade level in the youth contest will receive a monetary award of $50 to $150.

The contest art features the Arctic grayling, a fish native to Wyoming that is recognizable by its large dorsal fin. Due to habitat loss, WGFD spotlighted the fish, which can be found in clear waters of large streams and mountain lakes.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.