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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

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Ducks Unlimited • Florida

Florida DU License Plate Available Now

Ducks Unlimited now has a unique specialty license plate for the state of Florida, and the funds generated from each plate go towards wetland conservation

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

Great Late-Season Goose Destinations

If you’re not ready to hang it up for the season, head to one of these hot spots for some of the year’s best goose hunting

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: California Waterfowl Hunters Hope to Finish Season Strong Throughout Central Valley

Jan. 14, 2025 – Pacific Flyway – California

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Hunting Heats Up for New York Waterfowlers

Jan. 10, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – New York

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Winter Weather Shuffles Deck in Central Flyway

Jan. 10, 2025 – Central Flyway

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Late-Season Weather has North Carolina and Virginia Hunters Optimistic

Jan. 9, 2025 – Atlantic Flyway – North Carolina & Virginia

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Ducks Unlimited • Events • South Dakota • Conservation Projects • Conservation Initiatives • Waterfowl Habitat • Newsroom

Cedar Shore Resort Hosting 2025 South Dakota DU’s State Convention

Volunteers, members, and supporters to rally Jan. 24-26, 2025, in Oacoma, SD

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Ducks Unlimited • Georgia • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited to be at the 2025 Dallas Safari Club Convention

Ducks Unlimited is thrilled to announce our support as Exhibitor Partners at the 2025 Dallas Safari Club Convention & Sporting Expo, which will be hosted in Atlanta for the first time this year!

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Volunteer • Major Sponsor

Passing Down a Conservation Lifestyle

Major Sponsor Spotlight: The Lang Family

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Indiana and Illinois Hunters Prepare for Arctic Conditions

Jan. 3, 2025 – Mississippi Flyway – Indiana, Illinois, Ohio

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Waterfowl Research Science

Field Reports: Migration and Wintering Habitat Outlook

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

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

A New Era for Pintail Regulations

Hunting opportunities for these highly prized birds could increase significantly under an updated adaptive harvest management strategy

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Ducks Unlimited •

Ducks and Wild Rice

This wonderful winter dish combines natural ingredients from the Great Lakes region

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Great Lakes Region Hunters Cash In on Canadas

Dec. 30, 2024 – Mississippi Flyway – Great Lakes Canada Goose Update

Image for Migration Alert: California Duck and Goose Numbers Increase, Hunting Improves

Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: California Duck and Goose Numbers Increase, Hunting Improves

Dec. 30, 2024 – Pacific Flyway – California

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Tips

Moving-Water Magic

Expert advice on how to hunt late-season ducks and geese on rivers, creeks, and streams

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Tips • Retriever Training

Winter Retriever Safety

Tips on how to keep your retriever safe and healthy in challenging late-season conditions

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Ducks Unlimited • Waterfowl Research Science

The Mallard Report

An update on the conservation challenges facing the ever-popular greenhead and the status of its populations across North America

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear • Shooting Tips

Shotgunning: Snow Goose Guns

When hundreds of white geese are hanging over the decoys, you want firepower and reliability in your hands

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Retriever Training

Retrievers: Cold-Weather Considerations

Keep your retriever safe in sub-freezing temperatures and ice-cold water

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Gear

Gearing Up: New Year, New Gear

Make a fresh start with these innovative waterfowling products

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

Waterfowler’s Journal: Public Land Etiquette

When competition is high, a few simple rules can help everyone have a safe and enjoyable hunt

Image for Migration Alert: Louisiana Sees Increase in Duck Numbers, Hunting Success Remains Spotty

Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Migration Alert

Migration Alert: Louisiana Sees Increase in Duck Numbers, Hunting Success Remains Spotty

Dec. 23, 2024 – Mississippi Flyway – Louisiana

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Ducks Unlimited • Public Policy • Public Policy

Congress Approves Economic Assistance for Producers

Ducks Unlimited urges Congress to pass a Farm Bill in 2025