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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 • 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

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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

Firecracker Chicken Wings

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

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Recipes

BBQ Pork Tenderloin Sliders

Grill hot and fast with this slider-ready pork tenderloin recipe from 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 • Hunting • Waterfowl Recipes

5 Field-Tested Recipes for Summer Grilling

Grill like a pro this Fourth of July with summer-ready recipes from pitmaster Malcom Reed

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Recipes

Grilled Duck Breast with Popper Sauce

Grill up wild duck like a pro with DU’s Dr. Jerad Henson's crispy-skinned, popper-inspired twist.

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Begins Construction on Major Habitat and Auto Tour Loop Upgrades at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area

The project will enhance 765 acres, improve water management, and upgrade visitor access along popular auto tour route

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Ducks Unlimited • Washington • States

Washington Legislative Update: Ducks Unlimited Defends Conservation, Access, and Outdoor Traditions

Key wins on wetlands funding, hunting access and commission reform

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • North Carolina

Cannon Leatherman Wins 2025 DU National Scholarship

Concord, North Carolina, student awarded $10,000 to further his education

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • New York

New York’s Upper and Lower Lakes Dam Undergoes Major Rehab

WMA managers can now better control wetland water levels at this critical Atlantic Flyway refuge

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

2025 Father's Day Gift Guide

High-end gear selections to help you choose a great Father’s Day gift

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Community News: SITKA Gear Advances Weather-Ready Durability and Comfort with the New Delta Pro Zip GTX Wader

SITKA Gear launches Delta Pro Zip GTX Wader for unmatched durability and comfort

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Utah

Ducks Unlimited Completes Critical Renovation of Infrastructure Key for Healthy Great Salt Lake Wetlands

Rebuilt water control structure aids habitat resilience and boosts inflows to Great Salt Lake

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Ducks Unlimited • Montana • Press Release

Ducks Unlimited Applauds Montana's Creation of Habitat Legacy Account

House Bill 932 secures permanent funding for outdoor recreation and habitat through cannabis tax revenue.

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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 • South Dakota

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 • Newsroom • University • Spotlight

Third Term: Ducks University Leadership Summit

Ducks Unlimited Third Term 2025 presented by Dive Bomb Industries

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Kansas

Baker University and DU Permanently Protect Wetlands for Education and Research

The recently secured covenant ensures that the Baker University Wetlands cannot be sold and will remain permanently protected from future development

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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 • National • Waterfowl Research Science

Bellrose

A look back at one of the giants of waterfowl conservation