Below is a map containing colored regions in which your state is located, and all regional development contacts are below. Contact Kathy McCollum at 901.758.3710 or kmccollum@ducks.org if you cannot ...

As waterfowl seasons unfold each year across North America, the question "Where are the ducks?" Inevitably arises somewhere, and sometimes everywhere. While that seems like a straightforward, easy ...

The survival and recovery of wood duck populations in North America are renowned wildlife success stories. By the late 1800s to early 1900s, extinction of the wood duck seemed imminent. Sentiments ...

If you have spent any time with friends in a duck blind, the question "have the ducks gone nocturnal?" has surely been batted around on more than a few occasions. The nighttime behavior of waterfowl ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited’s Gun of the Year program, which has raised more than $250 million for wetlands and waterfowl conservation. In 1973, DU’s first Gun of the Year ...

Every year, shotgun manufacturers roll out new and upgraded models for waterfowl hunters. Here’s the latest roundup waterfowling guns for 2024. DU’s Shotgun of the Year: Browning Maxus II Ultimate ...

Ducks Unlimited (DU) was recently awarded $1.2 million from New York’s Water Quality Improvement Project program for wetland restoration over the next three years. DU’s work will restore and enhance ...

With a few exceptions, duck hunters in Washington and Idaho should add sunscreen and polarized sunglasses to their blind bags. “It’s so dry,” reports Tina Blewett, DU biologist in Spokane. “It’s 70 ...

Imagine a Ducks Unlimited event where you can purchase hunting products, decorate your home, and treat your family and friends to a six-day/six-night vacation package to an exotic location. With the ...

The 2026 Waterfowl Population Status Report was released in September, and while the continental picture doesn’t point to a boom in duck numbers, Atlantic Flyway hunters have reason for optimism.

At some point during the season, every waterfowl hunter misses an easy shot. And while no one is perfect, there are steps that you can take to help improve your success in the field. The following ...

For the most part, waterfowl hunters are a friendly lot, always willing to lend a hand when someone needs help and grateful to belong to such a tight-knit community of folks who share a passion for ...