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Image for Back from Dry: Klamath Wetlands Rebound After Years of Drought

Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California • Oregon

Back from Dry: Klamath Wetlands Rebound After Years of Drought

Record snowpack and coordinated efforts create ideal habitat conditions for waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Michigan

Five-Phase, Floodplain Reconnection Complete at Shiawassee NWR

Since 2011, DU and USFWS have partnered to restore one of Michigan’s largest wetland complexes

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Press Release

New State of the Birds Report Released

The State of the Birds 2025 report reveals continued widespread declines in American bird populations across all mainland and marine habitats

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • California

Ducks Unlimited Establishes San Francisco Bay In-Lieu Fee Program

Helping Projects Meet Permit Requirements While Restoring Bay Area Wetlands

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Corporate Relations

Apex and Ducks Unlimited Launch Landmark Conservation Partnership

This collaboration has the potential to direct over $6 million to critical wildlife habitats through 2029.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Get Involved • Events

Ducks Unlimited Expo Returns to Memphis in August 2025

The event will unite industry leaders, exhibitors and conservationists for a premier showcase of outdoor traditions and innovation.

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Texas

Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects

Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Projects Improve the Trinity River.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Major Sponsor • Volunteer

Richie Prager: Passionate Duck Stamp Collector and Conservation Advocate

Major Sponsor Spotlight: Richie Prager

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Corporate Relations • Proud Partner

DU Reunites with Western Spirits and Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails

Through a renewed partnership with Western Spirits, Bird Dog Whiskey and Ducks Unlimited are raising a glass to conservation, ensuring that future generations can continue to enjoy the great outdoors

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Oregon • Newsroom

Ducks Unlimited Volunteers Help Oregon Veterans Connect Through Waterfowling

Volunteers and Landowners Team Up to Give Veterans a Memorable Day in the Blind

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Oklahoma

Oklahoma Capital event celebrates wetlands conservation with Ducks Unlimited

“The Capitol Evening of Conservation Dinner was an incredible success. It was an honor to bring together Oklahoma’s policymakers and Ducks Unlimited’s senior leadership to celebrate our shared commitment to conservation," said Jared Cullison, Oklahoma State Chairman. Events like this strengthen the partnerships that ensure the future of our state’s wetlands, wildlife, and outdoor heritage.”

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • California

Ducks Unlimited Advocates for Conservation at California’s State Capitol

DU Volunteers and Staff Meet with Legislators to Advocate for Increased Funding for Wetland and Waterfowl Habitat Protection

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Ducks Unlimited • Press Release • Iowa

CF Industries Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Iowa Conservation

Over the next two years, this funding will impact water quality and reestablish wetland habitat

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Ducks Unlimited • National • Major Sponsor • Corporate Relations

Leading a Legacy

After decades of conservation leadership, Jim Kennedy is determined to stretch the boundaries of what is possible in the ongoing fight to safeguard North America’s wetlands and waterfowl

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Spotlight • Volunteer

Jett Brunet: A Journey from Champion Decoy Carver to Conservationist

In the swamps and salt marshes of Louisiana’s Lafourche Parish, Ducks Unlimited supporter Jett Brunet finds inspiration in the waterfowl and wetlands that shaped his passion for art, hunting, and conservation

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • New York

Thousand Islands Land Trust is NY Conservationist of the Year

DU has received more than $5.5 million in matching value from TILT, helping protect over 12,000 acres in the St. Lawrence River Valley

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • New York

Ducks Unlimited Establishing Long Island In-Lieu Fee Program

Mitigation credits will address landscape-level restoration projects

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Ducks Unlimited • South Dakota

Farming in the Flyway: Spring, 2025

DU member, volunteer and DU magazine contributor John Pollmann and the South Dakota staff compiled a collection of updates and reflections on work in the Mount Rushmore State.

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Ducks Unlimited • Hunting • Waterfowl Hunting Destinations

Kodiak: Chasing Bucket List Harlequin in Unforgiving Conditions

The hunt for harlequin ducks in Kodiak’s punishing waters proves why Weatherby's SORIX shotgun is built for extremes

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Louisiana

Lacassine NWR Project Benefits Waterfowl, Wildlife and People

Lacassine NWR is a historic refuge in southwest Louisiana (established in 1937) and includes an 830-acre impoundment called Unit B, an excellent habitat for migratory birds. Unit B is a waterfowl impoundment open to duck hunting for youths and seniors. It also includes a walking trail and observation tower for birding.

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Mississippi

Revitalizing Waterfowl Habitat in the Mississippi Delta

A transformative conservation effort is set to enhance waterfowl habitats across 700 acres in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley (LMAV), thanks to a $1 million investment supported by the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF).

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Ducks Unlimited • Newsroom • Press Release • Michigan

The Hal & Jean Glassen Memorial Foundation Supports Graduate Research

The David R. Luukkonen Endowment received a $150,000 challenge gift to fund annual student scholarships

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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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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

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

7 Travel-Tested Picks Every Hunter Should Pack

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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.’