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Conserving vital habitat and raising public awareness about this iconic western ecosystem

Celebrating 50 years of wetlands and waterfowl conservation south of the border

Discover how hunters navigated the 2023-2024 hunting season, facing unique obstacles while looking ahead with hope and determination for future seasons

Successful restoration efforts have helped these majestic birds make an impressive comeback

Ducks Unlimited began its work in the Prairie Pothole Region 87 years ago, and this landscape remains its highest-priority conservation area

The annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has been celebrating the outdoors and promoting conservation for 40 years

A look back at how sportsmen and other concerned citizens saved North America’s wildlife and their habitats

Women are at the forefront DU’s mission by ensuring a future for conservation and leaving a legacy of nature for generations to come

Students advance waterfowl science and receive hands-on training for future conservation careers

What kind of duck call sounds the most like a real hen mallard? Scientists conducted a study to find the answer

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for waterfowl across North America

At DU events, members just like you come together to have fun and raise money for conservation

An executive summary of DU’s financial and conservation accomplishments during the past fiscal year

An overview of wetland conditions on key migration and wintering areas

Livestock producers are among DU's most important conservation partners

In Alaska, a warming climate is having profound impacts on waterfowl and their habitats

This year’s waterfowl survey results reflected variable weather and habitat conditions on key breeding areas across the continent

Ducks Unlimited has been recognized with the title of 2023 Conservation Wrangler from Texan by Nature (TxN) for its pivotal role in protecting and preserving the Chenier Plain in Texas.

This 18-part DU Podcast series offers a comprehensive breakdown of how waterfowl harvest management has changed over the course of history

Scientists are relying on cell phone technology to better understand waterfowl migration and habitat use

Wetland conditions were variable this year across the Prairie Pothole Region and other key breeding areas

Wetlands play a vital role in conserving and managing California’s precious water resources

In Minnesota’s prairie pothole country, a dedicated group of waterfowl hunters is bringing back long-lost wetlands

An overview of habitat conditions across North America’s most important waterfowl breeding areas

By supporting efforts to conserve wetlands and broader landscapes across North America, waterfowlers are doing their part to make the world a better place

Crucial to waterfowl and other migratory birds, bottomland hardwood forests are among the world's most biologically diverse ecosystems

The Regional Conservation Partnership Program helps DU build stronger relationships with farmers and ranchers at the grassroots level

A closer look at the most common waterfowl illnesses

Drought and other long-term water challenges threaten the heart of the Pacific Flyway

On a waterfowling trip to Utah’s famous inland sea, the author gets a firsthand look at the crisis facing one of the most important wetland ecosystems in the arid West

An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas

By excluding invasive carp, DU Canada and its partners are restoring this legendary waterfowl staging area to its former glory

Public policy at the state level provides crucial support for DU’s mission

Ducks Unlimited and ODFW have wrapped up wetland restoration and enhancement projects on 5 state-wildlife areas in Oregon - Fern Ridge, Irrigon, Klamath, Sauvie Island and Summer Lake.

Waterfowl eat a variety of foods throughout the year to meet changing nutritional needs

With a record-low breeding population surveyed last spring, pintails just missed the threshold that would have required a closed season. Following is an update on the status of these highly admired birds

Indices of duck populations, habitat conditions, and winter weather

Building support for this important agricultural conservation program is a top DU priority in the next Farm Bill

The Waters of the United States

An overview of landscape conditions in key areas for waterfowl across North America

DU, partners will protect nearly 900 acres at Cape Cod National Seashore

Funding from Pittman-Robertson will upgrade wetland infrastructure at more than 180 state sites

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for waterfowl across North America

These small arctic-nesting geese are among North America’s most interesting waterfowl