A cock pheasant illuminated by soft light amid golden stalks of corn seems too gaudy to be real. Many a pheasant hunter has stared amazed at the kaleidoscope of colors, then shouldered his shotgun too late, stunned by a cackling rooster’s rise against a backdrop of blue Panhandle sky. Most pheasant hunting occurs in 37 Panhandle counties, usually in areas farmed for grain crops. Opening weekend hunts serve as important fundraisers for civic clubs in many small Panhandle towns. Robert Hautman is one of three Minnesota brothers who have emerged as the preeminent family for wildlife art. He and his brothers, Joe and Jim, have all been chosen winners of the prestigious Federal Duck Stamp Contest. All have likewise been major players in state conservation art. The edition will be limited to the number of wholesale orders received by June 30, 2008, but in no event will the edition be less than 1,050. Shipment of prints is expected by the fall of 2008. A special Conservation Edition will be made available to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. There will be 100 Artist’s Proofs. The Texas Upland Game Bird Stamp helps to fund research and conservation of quail, turkeys, pheasant, chachalacas and lesser prairie chickens. The edition will be limited to the number of wholesale orders received by June 30, 2007, but in no event will the edition be less than 1,050. A special Conservation Edition will be made available to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. There will be 100 Artist’s Proofs. Reserve your print now: Anticipated delivery early fall 2008. Image size: 6.5"h x9"w. Overall size: 12.5"h x14"w. Edition 1,050, S/N, Unframed $152 Print and Stamp; Framed $242 |
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