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These five must‑know duck calls, paired with a little practice, could help boost your success this fall

Stock up on Sweet 16 ammo and earn up to $100 back

Federal Ammunition expands its all-new All-American shotshell product line

April 2, 2026 – Central Flyway LGCO

Every year, DU celebrates those who dedicate themselves to protecting North America’s wetlands and waterfowl

Find the top selections for your spring outdoor adventures

Restoration will benefit migrating and nesting waterfowl, marsh birds and fish

From a single pioneering kennel in 1926 to a century of science‑driven breakthroughs, discover how Purina’s relentless imagination and innovation have defined the past, present, and future of pet nutrition

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs HB 4044 into law

March 24, 2026 – Mississippi Flyway – Light Goose Conservation Order

The DU Conservation Programs Committee gives the awards each year

Tips for keeping your retriever safe when you hit the road

Mar. 10, 2026 – Central Flyway – Light Goose Conservation Order

New duck DNA research is providing fresh insights about these rarities of nature

Cox forgoes enormous potential development opportunity to underscore the importance of conservation.

The new investment is helping DU scale wetland and floodplain restoration across the Mississippi Alluvial Valley to improve wildlife habitat, increase floodwater storage, and support long-term water benefits.

Annual Washington, DC, Fly-in brings massive attendance

Ducks Unlimited (DU) is proud to announce the completion and dedication of a major wetlands enhancement project at the Russell Sage Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in honor of longtime volunteer, leader, and conservation champion Bill Hogan.

How Oregon’s dedicated volunteers set a new benchmark for conservation philanthropy

House Agriculture Committee passes bipartisan 2026 Farm Bill

Awards are given annually to DU’s deserving conservation partners

New research is offering hope for identifying and treating an aggressive form of canine cancer

Hunting ducks from a North Carolina curtain blind transports the author back to waterfowling’s storied past

The airspace over this prairie providence can get very crowded during the fall migration

Strong, healthy eyes can be the difference between a hit and a miss

Ducks Unlimited (DU) volunteers, board members and conservation leaders from the Arkansas Game and Fish and Governor Huckabee Sanders gathered in Little Rock to celebrate George and Livia Dunklin for their steadfast commitment to conservation. 

New coordinator brings decades of Alaska experience to guide conservation partnerships and strategy

With ample public lands, hunter-friendly accommodations, and a proven track record as the top duck-producing state, North Dakota is a premier destination for waterfowl hunting

Recognizing the role that hunters and anglers have played in conserving the nation’s wildlife resources, the Department of the Interior issued a directive to open more federal lands for outdoor recreation

An overview of landscape conditions in key areas for waterfowl

Explore how National Geographic–Lindblad Expeditions turns travel into a conservation‑minded experience

Florida may be overlooked on the national duck map, but its shallow marshes, flooded cypress, tidal flats, and strong conservation legacy make it one of the Atlantic Flyway’s most productive—and uniquely rewarding—waterfowl destinations for hunters willing to trade icebreakers for airboats

DU Canada is upgrading many of its older projects to maintain their productivity for waterfowl and people

Hunting late-season ducks in the heart of the Rockies is an extreme sport

Feb. 26, 2026 – Mississippi Flyway – Light Goose Conservation Order

Ducks Unlimited (DU) has been awarded $238,000 from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chesapeake Watershed Investments for Landscape Defense (WILD) Grant Program to restore tidal influence and improve habitat on 68 acres of wetlands.

Tips on how to protect your gun from damage, keep it functioning reliably, and help prevent accidents

A once-in-a-lifetime hunt with Nash Buckingham’s big gun on Beaver Dam Lake

The best way to deal with lots of goose meat? Make sausage, freeze it, and enjoy it throughout the year

Essential equipment for on-the-go duck and goose hunters

A waterfowler’s guide to the best cast-and-blast adventures in the Sunshine State

For the goose aficionado, a late-season trip to the Pacific Northwest offers spectacular hunting for a variety of white-cheeked subspecies

Follow in the footsteps of this famous author with a do-it-yourself driving tour

The common thread is working grasslands stewarded by ranchers, and together, these organizations are proving that the goals of environmental conservation and agricultural efficiency are not only compatible but interdependent.

The grant will improve 805 acres of wetland habitat over the next three years

Feb. 17, 2026 – Central Flyway Light Goose Conservation Order

Colorado Ducks Unlimited has been approved to auction a highly coveted Shiras moose license, approved by the Colorado Legislature and administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

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.