Licensed artists, the Hautman Brothers (Joseph, Robert and James) took an unprecedented first, second and third place at the Federal Duck Stamp Competition Sept. 19 at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.

Joseph Hautman’s painting of a pair of Trumpeter Swans will grace the 2016-2017 Federal Duck Stamp, which goes on sale next summer. Joe has now won the award five times, Jim four and Bob twice. 

The Hautman Brothers are represented by MHS Licensing and currently have more than 65 licensees in products ranging from greeting cards to furniture.