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The DU Conservation Programs Committee gives the awards each year

Tips for keeping your retriever safe when you hit the road

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

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

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

Awards are given annually to DU’s deserving conservation partners

House Agriculture Committee passes bipartisan 2026 Farm Bill

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Featuring the Wild Wings Collection, blending wildlife art with conservation

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

New data helps waterfowl habitat, agriculture and fish