In second was Robert Hautman of Delano, with an acrylic painting of a pair of mallard ducks. James Hautman of Chaska took third with his own acrylic painting of a mallard pair. The brothers have ...

In third was another brother, Robert Hautman of Delano, a previous two-time winner, with his acrylic painting of a pair of Canada geese. The Hautman brothers have won 12 Federal Duck Stamp contests.

Hautman’s brother, Robert, took second place. James’ works previously won the Federal Duck Stamp competition in 1989, 1994 and 1998. Here’s a news release from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife ...

This year, Robert Hautman, of Delano, and James Hautman, of Chaska, took second and third place, respectively. Robert, who has twice won the contest, entered an acrylic painting of a pair of mallards.