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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • South Carolina • North Carolina • Georgia

Migratory Bird Council Awards $2.9 Million NAWCA Grant for South Atlantic Wetlands Conservation

As one of the most vulnerable and quickly developing regions in the United States, the coastal Southeast requires immediate protective measures to safeguard vulnerable ecosystems, wildlife populations and water quality while promoting coastal resilience.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Arkansas

$2.1M Federal Grant Helps Funds Major Wetland Restoration in Mississippi Alluvial Valley

White River National Wildlife Refuge announces major wetland enhancement initiative to restore critical migratory bird habitat.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Louisiana

Port Fourchon Terrace and Living Shoreline: A Nature-Based Solution for Coastal Resilience

The Port Fourchon Terrace and Living Shoreline Project exemplifies how innovative restoration techniques can address multiple challenges simultaneously. By combining traditional earthen terrace construction with living shoreline technology, the project provides marsh stability, ensures healthy wetland presence on the landscape, and offers a replicable model for coastal resilience.

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Community News: Federal Ammunition Launches Three New Shotshell Rebates for Fall

Federal Ammunition announced three limited-time rebate promotions running from August 1 to December 31, 2025, offering hunters up to $200 back on qualifying shotgun load purchases

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Washington • Newsroom

Reviving Wetlands: Washington’s Shillapoo Wildlife Area Gets Major Infrastructure Upgrade To Boost Habitat and Recreation

New water control structures will restore native plants and improve conditions for migratory birds and wildlife

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Alaska • California • Idaho • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Press Release

Shaping the Landscape: DU’s Chris Bonsignore Retires After a Quarter Century of Conservation in the Pacific Northwest

Ducks Unlimited bids farewell to a longtime leader whose work helped drive conservation in the West

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • New Mexico

Finding Her Flock: Nyleen Troxel Stowe Leads DU’s Conservation Mission in New Mexico

“You don’t have to be a duck hunter to be passionate about this work. We’re helping private landowners, clearing non-native vegetation, and making a difference. Where there’s agriculture and irrigation, there are ducks,” said Nyleen Troxel Stowe

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California

Back in the Flow: Ducks Unlimited Enhances Wetlands and Boosts Recreation in California’s San Joaquin Valley

Ducks Unlimited completed a major wetland restoration project at the Blue Goose Unit in California’s San Joaquin Valley, enhancing over 500 acres for migrating birds, improving water management, and increasing public access and flood resilience.

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy • Newsroom

DU applauds confirmation of Nesvik as USFWS Director

U.S. Senate approves Brian Nesvik to lead U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Shooting Tips • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Kent Cartridge Guide to Waterfowl Loads

Get insights into waterfowl loads with the Kent Cartridge guide. Discover information about different shotgun shell loads, shot sizes, and payloads specifically designed for waterfowl hunting.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Michigan

U.S. Rep. Lisa C. McClain Tours Ducks Unlimited Conservation Projects at Harsens Island  

Federal funding from NAWCA and GLRI has been critical to the restoration work at St. Clair Wildlife Area

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Corporate Relations

New Exhibit Celebrates the Canada Goose

Opening August 1, 2025, at the Ducks Unlimited Waterfowling Heritage Center in Memphis, a new exhibit explores the rich legacy of the iconic Canada goose, featuring the renowned Peterson Collection

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Welcomes Guns.com as Newest Proud Partner

Partnership to launch in Memphis at the DU Expo

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Community News: ALL NEW Moultrie EDGE 3 Cell Cameras

Building on Moultrie’s legacy of innovation, the EDGE 3 and EDGE 3 PRO deliver powerful new features and next-level connectivity

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Community News: Federal’s New Rob Roberts Raptor Steel Now Shipping

Federal's new Raptor Steel waterfowl loads, developed with Rob Roberts Custom Gunworks for use with Raptor Series chokes, are now shipping nationwide

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Newsroom • Louisiana

Louisiana coastal restoration initiative advancing thanks to a $2.5M gift from the James M. Cox Foundation

Donation to Ducks Unlimited will restore wetlands and protect communities

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Corporate Relations

Tom Beckbe x Ducks Unlimited Collection of Outdoor Gear Available Now

A portion of all sales from the collection directly supports DU’s mission to conserve wetlands and wildlife habitats

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Louisiana

Protecting Marshes, Preserving Culture: Restoring Coastal Resilience in Pointe-au-Chien

Ducks Unlimited is proud to announce the successful completion of the PAC Breach Repair Project in Pointe-au-Chien, Louisiana.

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

The Secret Lives of Broods

New technology is helping scientists better understand this crucial period in the annual cycle of waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Shooting Tips • Waterfowl Hunting Gear • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Shotgunning: A Primer for Pheasants

Everything a waterfowler needs to know before heading to the uplands

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Duck Hunting Stories

Cupped Wings: Greenhead Magic

There is something about mallards that stirs a waterfowler's soul

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Waterfowler's Journal: Dreaming of Doves

Is there a better way to kick off hunting season?

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Ducks Unlimited • National

A Place for Urban Wetlands

DU projects in populated areas can help build support for conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

The Right Gear

There’s no shortage of waterfowl equipment on the market—here’s how to choose gear that is best suited to the way you hunt

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Recipes

Classic Vietnamese Noodle Bowl

This cool and crisp dish is the ideal summertime meal

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Ducks Unlimited • South Dakota • Spotlight

DU Completes Water Quality Project on South Dakota's Lake Mitchell

DU works with city officials to improve water quality and wetland habitat

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Gearing Up: Tried-and-True Products

This selection of top-notch gear provided its value in the field this past season

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Shotguns

Each year brings a fresh lineup of new and improved shotguns built for waterfowlers. These are the standout models for 2025

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Ammunition

This season’s ammo guide has what you need to shoot smarter, no matter how—or what—you hunt

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Bags, Backpacks, Buckets, and Boxes

This season’s lineup of carry-all gear is built for the field, the boat, and everything in between

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Handy Items

From blind to boat, these handy pieces of gear solve problems before they start

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Duck Camp Essentials

Whether you’re close to home or way off the grid, these essentials belong in every duck hunter’s setup this season

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Waders, Boots, and Bibs

From flooded timber to frozen fields, this gear is built for it—check out the best waders, boots, and bibs for 2025

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Decoys

Built to deceive and designed to last, this year’s decoys deliver across species and setups

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Jackets and Vests

From first light to last retrieve, these jackets and vests are built to go the distance

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Must-Haves for Hunters

From sunrise setups to muddy walkouts, these are the must-haves every waterfowler needs in the field

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Shooting Accessories

Stay sharp all season with this collection of must-have shooting accessories for waterfowlers

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Motion Decoys and Accessories

Make your spread come alive with 2025’s lineup of motion decoys and must-have add-ons

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025: Go-Anywhere Gear

Wherever the hunt takes you, this gear will get you there

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

New Guns and Gear for 2025

This year’s selection of hunting and outdoor lifestyle products is bigger and better than ever

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Recipes

Five Foolproof Waterfowl Recipes

You can’t miss with these delicious preparations

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Falling Snows

After soaring to record highs, midcontinent light goose populations have declined dramatically in recent years

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science • Waterfowl Habitat • National

Field Reports: 2025 Duck Production Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions on North America's most important waterfowl breeding areas

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Spotlight • Corporate Relations

Ducks Unlimited and Partners Celebrate 2025-2026 Federal Duck Stamp First Day of Sale

The $25 stamp has raised more than $1.2 billion for habitat conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Minnesota

Indian Lake Dedication Celebrates a Decade of Public-Land Conservation

With support from Minnesota's Outdoor Heritage Fund and NAWCA, the WMA has expanded by nearly 400 acres since 2017

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Recipes

Peach Shandy Cocktail

A summer cocktail with Bird Dog Peach Whiskey created by Pitmaster Malcom Reed

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Recipes

Smoked Queso Dip

Pitmaster Malcom Reed brings bold, smoky flavor to this easy queso dip

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Recipes

Firecracker Chicken Wings

Turn up the heat this summer with firecracker wings from Pitmaster Malcom Reed