Forest Lake native John House sets record with fifth DNR stamp
A Forest Lake native continues to build his reputation as one of Minnesota’s premier wildlife artists. And by at least one prestigious standard, John House recently became the state’s most decorated.
The 1974 Forest Lake High School graduate in October became the first artist to have his work displayed in each of the five wildlife stamps used by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Fittingly, the avid bird hunter was out chasing ducks on the day of the judging. That task kept his mind off the walleye stamp contest until he returned home and got a call from the DNR.
“I went outside and threw my arms to the sky and thanked God,” House says. “It took four tries for this walleye but finally I had gotten there – the Minnesota Royal Slam was finally mine.” See more in Sports Editor Clint Riese’s Forest Lake Times story.
PHOTO: Forest Lake High School graduate John House has become one of the state’s premier wildlife artists. Here, he shows off his winning DNR stamp depictions. (Photo submitted)
