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Historically, bottomland hardwood forests and forested wetlands covered much of the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, providing essential habitat for wintering waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife. Today, only about 20 percent of those wetlands remain.

On a frigid Montana day, an aging hunter says good-bye to an old friend

Feb. 4, 2026 – Light Goose Conservation Order

The collaboration will bring DU’s expertise in conservation and soil health practices to Syngenta’s extensive network of seed growers in several Midwest states.

An Iraq War veteran shares a blind with fellow warriors during a special hunt in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, where he experiences the healing power of the outdoors and discovers what it means to be living in the black

For 89 years, Ducks Unlimited has raised public awareness about the benefits of wetlands

Take cover crops seriously and treat them with the same attention and detail as you treat your cash crops; they are every bit as important.

Your boat gets you to the birds, now give it a home that works just as hard. See how a custom Morton Buildings storage building can protect your investment, organize your gear, and look great on your property.

In its 89th year of delivering North America's most significant wetlands conservation, DU continues to raise the bar for how success is measured

Featuring the Wild Wings Collection, blending wildlife art with conservation

New data helps waterfowl habitat, agriculture and fish

New data helps waterfowl habitat, agriculture and fish

As rising seas and shoreline erosion threaten one of Virginia’s most important coastal marshes, Ducks Unlimited and its partners are turning to innovative, science‑based solutions.

Jan. 23, 2026 – Pacific Flyway – Pacific Northwest

Jan. 21, 2026 – Pacific Flyway – California

Jan. 21, 2026 – Central Flyway – Oklahoma

Jan. 21, 2026 – Atlantic Flyway – North Atlantic

New technology is providing greater insights into how ducks respond to hunting pressure

DU continues to build on its successful efforts to restore bottomland hardwood forests

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for North America’s waterfowl

Ducks Unlimited is excited to head back to the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), February 13–15, 2026, in Charleston, South Carolina

A look back at the evolution of waterfowling ammo, from the black powder era to today’s state-of-the-art shotshells

Jan. 14, 2026 – Mississippi Flyway – Illinois and Indiana

Discover three tips on how to hide your A-frame blind

The best hunting of the year might be in front of you; here’s your midseason pep talk

Here’s how to get your retriever in the game

Jan. 9, 2026 – Atlantic Flyway – Chesapeake Region

Jan. 8, 2026 – Atlantic Flyway – New York

Jan. 8, 2026 – Central Flyway

Born from near‑misses, muddy mornings, and a hunter’s relentless tinkering, the Wigeon Duck Boat now stands as a testament to innovation and waterfowl conservation

A powerful tribute to Nebraska’s fallen heroes is taking shape through wetland restoration, major donor support, and a memorial that conserves waterfowl habitat for generations

When birds vanish from traditional areas, you can often find great hunting in these out-of-the-way places

Because shooting poorly is no way to end the season

Finish strong with these top-notch products

How to keep hunting when the water turns hard

With her first DU Artist of the Year win, Texan Stephany Chavez-Kuchera takes her place among wildlife art’s most impressive new talents

Dec. 30, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Indiana and Ohio

Dec. 29, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – Southern California

Dec. 29, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Louisiana

Dec. 19, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – Delaware and New Jersey

Dec. 19, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – Washington

Ducks Unlimited’s Flyway Forests Program is working with landowners to turn former crop fields back into thriving hardwood forests, planting native trees and creating prime habitat for wildlife.

Avon Bottoms Wildlife Area will expand by nearly 2,000 acres after land purchase

How DU volunteers turned their passion for hunting into hands-on conservation for the Emperor Goose

Dec. 12, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – Pennsylvania

Dec. 12, 2025 – Central Flyway – Kansas

Dec. 9, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – California

Ducks Unlimited has received a $4.4 million National Coastal Resilience Fund grant to protect Louisiana’s Terrebonne Basin, partnering with ConocoPhillips, Lafourche Parish Government, and the South Lafourche Levee District.