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Ducks Unlimited • Oregon • Newsroom

From Oregon Fields to Arctic Skies: GPS and Genetic Science Used to Study Geese in Pacific Flyway

A multi-state effort follows Lesser Canada and Taverner’s cackling geese across the Pacific Flyway

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Corporate Relations

Bush Foundation Partners with DU to Support Grass-Based Agriculture in South Dakota

New partnership will help support farmers and ranchers enhance the state's landscape for future generations

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

DU Applauds MacGregor Confirmation as Deputy Interior Secretary

Senate Confirms MacGregor to return to DOI leadership

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Duck Hunting Stories

Cupped Wings: Buried Treasure

There is no limit to what a hunter will do to recover a lost duck call

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Recipes

Dad's Duck Dinner

This decades-old recipe converted a future chef from waterfowl skeptic to waterfowl connoisseur

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Research Science

Bellrose

A look back at one of the giants of waterfowl conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Texas

Ducks Unlimited Highlights Support from Southwire Over Past Three Years

Southwire’s investment directly supports DU’s ongoing efforts to restore and protect vital wetland ecosystems that are essential to wildlife habitat, water quality, and storm protection for coastal communities.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Corporate Relations

DU, Bass Pro Shops Partnership Allows Hunters and Anglers to Protect Waterfowl Habitat

New $500,000 commitment is the latest investment from Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Outdoor Fund

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Waterfowler's Journal: Nowhere to Hide

Tips for staying concealed in areas with little to no cover

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy • Oregon • Idaho • Washington

Pacific Northwest groups rally behind new wetlands bill

Sens. Wyden and Crapo introduce Northwest Wetlands VIP Act

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Research Science • Waterfowl Habitat

Field Reports: Spring Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions in key waterfowl breeding and migration areas

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Fair-Weather Friends

A closer look at the ecology and population status of blue-winged teal

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

2025 Off-Season Gear Guide

Find the gear that will get even the most hard-core duck hunters through the summer

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

Practice As You’ll Play

Make your retriever training as close to the real thing as possible

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Shooting Tips • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Shotgunning: Stacked Loads

These versatile and affordable shotgun shells can be an effective option for many waterfowlers

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

A Letter to My Dogs

For all they mean to us, in the marsh and in the home, we owe our retrievers a few words of gratitude

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

When a Retriever is Too Young to Hunt: What Now?

Overlooked tips that will set you ahead for next season

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Photo Gallery Categories • Newsroom • Spotlight

2025 DU Member Photo Contest

This year’s winning images celebrate the wonders of wetlands and our waterfowling traditions

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • South Dakota

Ducks Unlimited Compensating Landowners Participating in South Dakota Working Grasslands Partnership

Grant established to support ag producers, ranchers interested in restoring grasslands

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy • Newsroom

Nation’s leaders celebrate waterfowl hunting heritage with Ducks Unlimited

More than 40 Members of Congress attend DU’s annual Washington, DC dinner

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Decoys

Carve Your Own Decoys

One of the coolest ways to elevate your hunting experience is to spend a morning hunting over decoys that you made with your own hands

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear • Retriever Training

Gearing Up: High-Performance Retriever Gear

The following products will help your dog reach his full potential in the field

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Conservation: Making a Difference for Mottled Ducks

DU and its partners are working to secure a brighter future for this unique, nonmigratory waterfowl species

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

Retrievers: All-Around Gundogs

If you hunt waterfowl and upland birds, one of the versatile breeds might be the perfect choice for you

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

From Puppy to Finished Retriever

It’s a long journey, but this road map will help you reach your destination

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Colorado • Louisiana • Texas • New Jersey • Illinois

Conservation partner, Phillips 66, has renewed its commitment to Ducks Unlimited with a $650,000 grant to support wetland enhancement projects in Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, Illinois, and New Jersey.

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Minnesota

Prairie Pothole, Upland Habitat Restored in West-Central Minnesota

Drained a century ago, Butler Lake is now a thriving 66-acre shallow lake

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California • Oregon

Back from Dry: Klamath Wetlands Rebound After Years of Drought

Record snowpack and coordinated efforts create ideal habitat conditions for waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Press Release

New State of the Birds Report Released

The State of the Birds 2025 report reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California

Ducks Unlimited Establishes San Francisco Bay In-Lieu Fee Program

Helping Projects Meet Permit Requirements While Restoring Bay Area Wetlands

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Michigan

Five-Phase, Floodplain Reconnection Complete at Shiawassee NWR

Since 2011, DU and USFWS have partnered to restore one of Michigan’s largest wetland complexes

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Corporate Relations

Apex and Ducks Unlimited Launch Landmark Conservation Partnership

This collaboration has the potential to direct over $6 million to critical wildlife habitats through 2029.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Get Involved • Events

Ducks Unlimited Expo Returns to Memphis in August 2025

The event will unite industry leaders, exhibitors and conservationists for a premier showcase of outdoor traditions and innovation.

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Texas

Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects

Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Projects Improve the Trinity River.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Major Sponsor • Volunteer

Richie Prager: Passionate Duck Stamp Collector and Conservation Advocate

Major Sponsor Spotlight: Richie Prager

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Corporate Relations • Proud Partner

DU Reunites with Western Spirits and Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails

Through a renewed partnership with Western Spirits, Bird Dog Whiskey and Ducks Unlimited are raising a glass to conservation, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the great outdoors

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Oregon • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Volunteers Help Oregon Veterans Connect Through Waterfowling

Volunteers and Landowners Team Up to Give Veterans a Memorable Day in the Blind

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Oklahoma

Oklahoma Capital event celebrates wetlands conservation with Ducks Unlimited

“The Capitol Evening of Conservation Dinner was an incredible success. It was an honor to bring together Oklahoma’s policymakers and Ducks Unlimited’s senior leadership to celebrate our shared commitment to conservation," said Jared Cullison, Oklahoma State Chairman. Events like this strengthen the partnerships that ensure the future of our state’s wetlands, wildlife, and outdoor heritage.”

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • California

Ducks Unlimited Advocates for Conservation at California’s State Capitol

DU Volunteers and Staff Meet with Legislators to Advocate for Increased Funding for Wetland and Waterfowl Habitat Protection

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Iowa

CF Industries Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Iowa Conservation

Over the next two years, this funding will impact water quality and reestablish wetland habitat

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Major Sponsor • Corporate Relations

Leading a Legacy

After decades of conservation leadership, Jim Kennedy is determined to stretch the boundaries of what is possible in the ongoing fight to safeguard North America’s wetlands and waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Volunteer

Jett Brunet: A Journey from Champion Decoy Carver to Conservationist

In the swamps and salt marshes of Louisiana’s Lafourche Parish, Ducks Unlimited supporter Jett Brunet finds inspiration in the waterfowl and wetlands that shaped his passion for art, hunting, and conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • New York

Thousand Islands Land Trust is NY Conservationist of the Year

DU has received more than $5.5 million in matching value from TILT, helping protect over 12,000 acres in the St. Lawrence River Valley

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • New York

Ducks Unlimited Establishing Long Island In-Lieu Fee Program

Mitigation credits will address landscape-level restoration projects

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Ducks Unlimited • South Dakota

Farming in the Flyway: Spring, 2025

DU member, volunteer and DU magazine contributor John Pollmann and the South Dakota staff compiled a collection of updates and reflections on work in the Mount Rushmore State.

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations

Kodiak: Chasing Bucket List Harlequin in Unforgiving Conditions

The hunt for harlequin ducks in Kodiak’s punishing waters proves why Weatherby's SORIX shotgun is built for extremes

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Louisiana

Lacassine NWR Project Benefits Waterfowl, Wildlife and People

Lacassine NWR is a historic refuge in southwest Louisiana (established in 1937) and includes an 830-acre impoundment called Unit B, an excellent habitat for migratory birds. Unit B is a waterfowl impoundment open to duck hunting for youths and seniors. It also includes a walking trail and observation tower for birding.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Mississippi

Revitalizing Waterfowl Habitat in the Mississippi Delta

A transformative conservation effort is set to enhance waterfowl habitats across 700 acres in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV), thanks to a $1 million investment supported by the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF).