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DU’s mission to conserve habitat for waterfowl is securing a brighter future for many other wildlife species

"The Canada Goose: Etched in Time, Carved in Wood" is a beautiful new book that celebrates the fascinating natural history of these iconic birds. In these excerpts, we follow the travels of a fictional goose and meet some of the people whose stories helped shape the unique culture of goose hunting and decoy carving in North America.

Nov. 7, 2025 – Central Flyway – Texas

Nov. 7, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – Oregon

Nov. 6, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – North Carolina

Nov. 6, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Michigan

The restoration project at State Game Lands 277 will enhance 140 acres of wetlands, floodplain and oxbows

Preparing your game for the table can be a satisfying and meaningful part of the whole hunting experience

A frank discussion about the influence of bag limits on hunting satisfaction

Admired and respected by thousands of friends and fans, the legendary Herb Parsons was much more than just a showman shooter

You can understand a lot about waterfowlers by the way they set their spreads

A father and son unplug and reconnect with old friends at a remote duck camp in the North Woods

An executive summary of DU’s conservation and financial accomplishments during the past fiscal year

Chevron and DU will restore wetlands in the northeast corner of the Centennial State

Great ideas for every hunter on your list

Alaska volunteers take part in a dramatic rescue on the way to a DU event

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create this gourmet-inspired meal

There are a number of variables to consider before pulling the trigger on a long shot

This revered trainer showed us how to bring out the best in our retrievers

Duck populations held steady as drought intensified across midcontinent breeding areas

Here’s how to get started in this fast and furious sport

Late-season tips for finding success on large lakes and rivers

An overview of wetland conditions on key migration and wintering areas

Oct. 31, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Wisconsin

Oct. 29, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – New York

Oct. 28, 2025 – Central Flyway – South Dakota

Bipartisan effort reauthorizes Pittman-Robertson interest for wetlands conservation.

Hunting opportunities will be expanded from six to 80 locations at the 402-acre walk-in unit

Oct. 21, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – Washington and Idaho

Phase I delivered an innovative approach to coastal protection by installing 87,000 linear feet of earthen marsh terraces combined with cutting-edge living shoreline features using Natrx "Cajun Coral" oyster reef materials. This nature-based solution creates living reefs that grow on and around shoreline structures, harnessing the power of marine ecosystems to heal the coast.

Oct. 17, 2025 – Central Flyway – North Dakota

Compensatory mitigation restores, enhances, and creates wetland habitat to offset unavoidable impacts from development and infrastructure projects

A Mississippi duck hunt offers a real-world look at how this tool helps hunters on public and private land

Oct. 15, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – California

Oct. 9, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Minnesota

Oct. 7, 2025 – Central Flyway – Prairie Canada

Major Sponsor Spotlight: Barbara and Michael Hoeft

Purchased in 2022, the Wildlife Production Area was converted from an agricultural field to a wetland and native prairie in record time

Oct. 3, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – North Atlantic Flyway Preview

Oct. 2, 2025 – South Atlantic Flyway Preview

Sept. 30, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Louisiana

Collaborative effort aims to fundraise and restore Utah’s Great Salt Lake through decade of partnership

Sept. 29, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – Pacific Northwest Preview

Sept. 26, 2025 – Central Flyway – South Texas

Sept. 26, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan

Sept. 24, 2025 – Central Flyway – Great Plains Preview

Sept. 23, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Louisiana