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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom

U.S. Bird Populations Continue Alarming Decline, New Report Finds

2025 State of the Birds Report Calls for Urgent Conservation Action

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Ducks Unlimited • Wetlands America Trust • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Announces 2025 Wetland Conservation Achievement Award Winners

DU annually celebrates individuals championing North American wetland and waterfowl conservation.

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Montana

A View from the Hi-Line

On the high plains of northeastern Montana, Ducks Unlimited and a scrappy group of pragmatists are working to help farmers and ranchers stay in business while conserving some of the continent’s most important wildlife habitats

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Recipes

Make Your Own Snow Goose Jerky

Turn ground snow goose fillets into flavorful, protein-packed snacks with this easy recipe—perfect for enjoying during the off-season

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Duck Calling • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Become a Better Waterfowl Caller During the Off-Season

Improve your calling and bring more ducks and geese to your spread this fall with these four tips

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Public Policy • Public Policy

Congress Approves Critical Funding for Wetlands and Waterfowl Conservation

Ducks Unlimited celebrates the ACE Reauthorization Act, signed into law in January 2025 after unanimous Senate and House approval, securing key conservation programs

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Habitat

Field Reports: Early-Spring Habitat Outlook

An overview of recent landscape conditions in key areas for waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Shooting Tips

Shotgunning: Making a Duck Hunter

Watching a novice waterfowler thrill to the sight of birds dropping into the decoys can be as rewarding as shooting a limit of your own

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

Retrievers: The Power of Play

Making training sessions fun will help unlock your retriever's true potential

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Recipes

Magnificent Meatballs

Try this wild take on a classic recipe

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Duck Hunting Stories

Cupped Wings: Riding Around

With the right company, you can learn a lot about ducks—and life—simply by taking a drive

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Understanding Waterfowl: Acorns and Aquatic Invertebrates

Seasonally flooded bottomland hardwood forests provide abundant food resources for migrating and wintering ducks

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Maine

Coastal Erosion, Habitat Loss Threaten Rachel Carson NWR

Ducks Unlimited leads groundbreaking salt marsh restoration project in Maine

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Waterfowler's Journal: Hunt of a Lifetime

Waterfowling in Argentina can be easier and less expensive than you think

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California

Ducks Unlimited and Cargill Support Middle School Students to Release Salmon Fry into the Sacramento River

Students contribute to vital salmon research by releasing fry into the Sacramento River as part of a local conservation effort

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

Ducks Unlimited migrates to the nation’s capital

DU leaders, volunteers and students advocate for conservation policies in Washington, DC

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations

The Eastern Shore Experience

For more than 50 years, the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, has celebrated the Chesapeake Bay’s unique culture while raising money for conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations

Fishing the Flyways

When world-class waterfowl hunting and fishing destinations collide, the opportunities for adventure are endless

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • National

Conservation: Duck Policy Insiders

DU volunteers describe how they became frontline advocates for wetlands and waterfowl conservation and how you can join them

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

On the Road Again

Simple tips for planning a waterfowling trip

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Gearing Up: Travel Gear

Essential equipment for waterfowlers on the go

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations

Hunting the Duck Factory

An expert guide to waterfowling the Prairie Pothole Region from opening day to freeze-up

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Welcome, Hunters. You’re Invited to the Hunt of a Lifetime.

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

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Utah

Ducks Unlimited Exceeds Fundraising Goal for Great Salt Lake Initiative, Advancing Critical Conservation Efforts

DU Accelerates Efforts to Restore Utah’s Vital Wetland Ecosystem

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Newsroom • Minnesota

Freske Named Minnesota Conservation Partner of the Year

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife project leader has helped conserve nearly 23,000 acres over a 37-year career

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Conservation Partner

Will Primos Unites the World's Leading Conservation Organizations for Historic Campaign

Renowned conservationist and outdoorsman Will Primos partners with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever to bring awareness to what conservation is and the role sportsmen and women play through the ‘Truth About Conservation.’

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Montana

Montana Soil Health Program Gains New Support

Together, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Ducks Unlimited support a more resilient and sustainable future in Montana. The Soil Health Program addresses conservation needs, equipping producers with the tools and knowledge they need for future generations.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Corporate Relations • Conservation Partner • Washington

SITKA Spearheads Efforts to Restore Washington Wetlands

Ducks Unlimited and the SITKA Ecosystem Grants Program have joined forces to address the ecological degradation of Washington’s Columbia Basin

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

U.S. Senate Confirms Rollins to lead USDA

Brooke Rollins will serve as 33rd Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Ducks Unlimited • Oklahoma

Join Us for the 2025 Oklahoma State Convention!

Mark your calendars for March 28th & 29th, 2025, and join us in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Convention Center for an unforgettable two-day celebration!

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Texas

Ozarka Spring Water Spearheads $200,000 Donation Match Effort for Vital Conservation Work

Ozarka® Spring Water Spearheads a $200K donation Match Effort, along with Energy Transfer, to Restore 160 Acres of Texas Wetlands.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Spotlight

DU Staffers Receive 2024 Excellence in Conservation Awards

Awards are given annually by the DU Conservation Programs Committee

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

U.S. Senate Confirms Wright to Lead DOE

Chris Wright will serve as the 17th U.S. Secretary of Energy

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Ducks Unlimited • Arkansas

Congratulations to the 2025 Snow Goose Conservation Hunt World Champions!

Teams competed in this conservation-focused challenge, designed to manage the growing snow goose population while promoting ethical hunting and responsible harvest practices.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • States • California • Oregon

Work Advances on Major Wetland Restoration Project in Klamath Basin

The breach is reconnecting nearly 14,000 acres of wetlands at Agency Barnes in Oregon

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Building an Ideal Hunting Space

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Corporate Relations • Conservation Partner • Major Sponsor • Oklahoma • Texas • New Mexico

Kodiak Cares Foundation Supports Projects in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas

As a DU Legacy Sponsor, KCF committed to the Southern Prairies and Playas Initiative, later adding three gifts for Texas’s Gulf Coast Initiative and J.D. Murphree WMA

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Celebrates 2025 World Wetlands Day

Wetlands continue being lost three times faster than forests

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

DU applauds confirmation of Secretary Burgum

U.S. Senate confirms former North Dakota Governor as 55th Secretary of the Department of Interior

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

DU Applauds Confirmation of Zeldin to Lead EPA

Lee Zeldin will serve as 17th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Arkansas

Mack’s Prairie Wings and Ducks Unlimited host World Championship Snow Goose Competition

Get ready for an unforgettable day in the great outdoors! Mack’s Prairie Wings and Ducks Unlimited are teaming up to host the World Championship Snow Goose Hunt Competition.

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Great Lakes Region Hunters Wrap Up Waterfowl Seasons

Jan. 29, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Great Lakes Region Wrap Up

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Celebrates 88 Years of Conservation

Since its founding in 1937, DU has protected or restored more than 19 million acres and counting

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Wild Weather Swings Impacts Duck and Goose Distribution in Central Flyway

Jan. 24, 2025 – Central Flyway – Central Flyway Update

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Pacific Northwest Wrap Up

Jan. 24, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – Washington, Oregon, and Idaho

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Corporate Relations • Get Involved • Varsity

Supporting Youth Shooting Sports with DU TRAP

Ducks Unlimited supports youth shooting programs at schools and clubs through its Team Resource Assistance Program (T.R.A.P.)

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

Banding Together

Information provided by hunters who report the harvest of banded birds is crucial to waterfowl conservation and management

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Arctic Blast Might Make or Break the Season for Arkansas Waterfowlers

Jan. 17, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Arkansas