Ducks Unlimited has launched a new online film series for anyone who is passionate about waterfowl and waterfowl hunting. “DU Films” includes six short films that will premiere on the DU website this spring. Viewers can watch the first film, “Carving a Legacy,” and find more information about the series at www.ducks.org/dufilms.
“This new film series captures the essence of what it means to be a waterfowler,” said DU CEO Dale Hall. “We set out to explore the lives and stories of duck hunters across the country—to find out why they became hunters, what drives their passion, how they are passing on the traditions and why they are giving back to the resource. I think viewers will really enjoy the thoughtful and artistic approach we have taken with this project. These short films help to convey some critical values that drive us to do what we do: Family, love of our country and our responsibility to take care of the natural gifts from our creator.”
Produced in partnership with Rock Road Creative, DU Films goes beyond the confines and formulas of traditional duck hunting shows, presenting the beauty and passion of waterfowling in new and unexpected ways. Advances in digital cinematography help capture breathtaking waterfowl action like never before. Remote cameras catch the action from unique perspectives. And with state-of-the-art editing and evocative storytelling, viewers will find themselves immersed in unforgettable waterfowl experiences.
At the heart of this series is a drive to conserve the habitats that make it all possible–from the prairie breeding grounds in the north to coastal wintering grounds in the south and countless areas in between.
DU welcomes Sitka Gear, Buck Gardner Calls and The Original Muck Boot Company as sponsors of this unique project. “We’re thrilled to have these organizations partner with us to bring DU Films to the waterfowling community,” said Hall. “Their support of DU Films illustrates their commitment to the future of waterfowling and the conservation of the resources that make it all possible.”
Sitka Gear is the leading manufacturer of high-performance hunting apparel that utilizes cutting-edge technology to keep hunters warm, dry and comfortable in any condition. For more information visit the Sitka website or call 877.SITKA-GR.
Buck Gardner grew up duck hunting. In fact, calling became such a passion of his that it led him to a multitude of awards for his skill with a call, culminating with taking the “Champion of Champions” World Duck Calling Championship in 1995. Buck channels his unique passion for duck hunting into every call he designs. Each call is hand tuned for a precise and defined sound that is true. Find out more at buckgardner.com.
The Original Muck Boot Company provides premium, high-performance footwear for hunters, hikers and all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. The brand’s signature neoprene material provides comfort and 100-percent waterproof protection, offering lightweight boots for every season. With temperature ratings in cold weather conditions to minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit and for warm weather up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, Muck Boots offer style with substance.
Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to conserving North America’s continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 13 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org. Connect with us on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/DucksUnlimited, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/DucksUnlimited and watch DU videos at www.youtube.com/DucksUnlimitedInc.