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The Clock is Ticking!

Donate $50 or more today and choose our your gift to you! There are only a few days left to make a year-end, tax deductible* gift to conservation for 2014 and receive a special gift […]

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Weather-Driven Decoy Tactics

Changing conditions means that one decoy strategy may not be the best option day in and day out. Modifying decoy spreads based on weather conditions mimics lifelike waterfowl behavior and may improve your odds. These […]

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Predator Gear Drysuit

Predator Gear has launched the first and only drysuit made specifically for hunting. Its revolutionary design uses a neoprene neck seal, latex wrist seals and completely waterproof zippers to keep you dry and in the […]

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Decoy Buddy Quick and Easy Decoy Sets

A good decoy spread made easy with Decoy Buddy can mean the difference between a great duck hunt and going home empty handed. Most waterfowl hunters spend a small fortune on gear, including top-of-of-line decoys, […]

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The All-American Chessie

The legend and lore of the Chesapeake Bay retriever percolates somewhat mysteriously from this breed’s Atlantic Flyway beginnings. Conflicting historical anecdotes still collide occasionally, with the only agreed-upon detail being that the Chessie bloodline can be […]

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Beards for Conservation is Back!

Are you a passionate waterfowl hunter and conservationist? Do you take pride in growing your beard during hunting season? If so, it’s time to throw your razor away because Beards for Conservation is back and […]

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RedHead Pit Stop Layout Blind

There are several great reasons to add a Redhead® Pit Stop Layout Blind to your waterfowl hunting arsenal. One reason is you want to disappear when ducks or geese approach. It sounds simple. Yet the […]

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Create a Mixed-Species Decoy Spread

Reported By Ducks Unlimited: Hunting the marshes of the Texas Gulf Coast, waterfowlers commonly encounter a variety of species of ducks. Nathan Beabout, who guides at Bay Flats Lodge in Seadrift, Texas, prides himself on […]

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Waterfowling is Hard Enough

Better organization and stealth battlefield tactics yield minimal misery and maximum success.   Waterfowlers are a dedicated bunch. Wet, cold and windy weather are our ideal hunting conditions. Such miserable elements prompt ducks and geese to […]

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DU: 2014 Waterfowl Forecast

The Atlantic Flyway is the most densely populated and intensively developed of the four flyways. However, good public waterfowl hunting is available for those willing to seek out its hidden gems. In fact, many of […]

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Waters of the United States

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today released the 371-page draft rule to clarify the “Waters of the United States” definition. This rule will clarify the extent to which the […]

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Winter Wheat Variety Selection Tool

The variety or hybrid selection decision is one of the most important in successfully producing any crop. Today’s top producers search for information to make science-based and data-driven decisions. Agricultural universities, private seed companies, local […]

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Remote Control For The Bird Dogs

Even the most experienced retriever can’t be expected to see every bird fall during a morning of hot shooting. It is at such times that being able to direct your dog with hand signals can make […]

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MOJO Blue Wing Teal

MOJO Outdoors announced today that their all new Blue Wing Teal Decoy is now shipping to dealers across the country for the upcoming teal seasons. Check it out in this video clip: http://bit.ly/blue-wing-teal-video. MOJO created […]

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Decoys Ducks and Geese

Huntable water comes in two categories: open water and ponds. This allows us to have a plan for water wherever our hunt is to take place whether or not it is a place you have […]

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Texas Sets Waterfowl Seasons for 2014-15

Duck populations are the highest since North American surveys began in 1955, and as a result Texas will enjoy for the 20th consecutive year the most liberal waterfowl hunting season framework allowable. The Texas Parks […]

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The Duck Stamp Turns 80

Eighty years ago – Aug. 22, 1934 – the first duck stamp was sold. Since then, thanks mostly to hunters, the stamps have generated more than $800 million and helped secure over 6 million acres […]

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Flight Control Duck Call Series

Knight and Hale Game Calls introduces the all-new Flight Control Duck Call series, designed to meet every waterfowler’s calling needs. This duo is sure to have those big northern mallards slamming on the breaks when […]

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Scout Now for Early Geese

The dog days of summer are here, when humid, stagnant air saps our energy and pushes most folks indoors. But early hunting seasons for resident Canada geese in many states start before the first breath […]

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Simple System for Calling Canada Geese

Canada geese have an intricate system of vocal communications. “Honkers” make a variety of different calls – long range hail calls, clucks, feeding calls, comeback calls, whines, moans, etc. Each of these calls conveys a different […]

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DU 2014 Duck Calls

The 2014 Duck and Goose Call Guide contains the most recent makes and models from multiple call makers throughout the nation. The call-making iconic companies like Haydel’s, Rich-N-Tone, and Buck Gardner are well represented, along […]

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Battle Zone Mallard Decoys Are Recommended

The RedHead® Reality Series Battle Zone Foam Filled Mallard Decoys meet and exceed the three R’s veteran duck hunters demand from their duck decoys – realism, ruggedness, and reliability. The best duck decoys are the […]

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Yamaha Outdoors Tips – Summer Scouting

Outdoorsmen and women know that pre-season scouting is an integral part of a successful hunt. While many limit their scouting time to the days and weeks leading up to opening day, more enterprising individuals never […]

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Ducks Unlimited TV

For the first time ever, Ducks Unlimited TV is available on television and online! Catch it four times a week on the Pursuit Channel. Or watch complete episodes plus web-exclusive content any time at www.ducks.org/dutv. […]

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Bill To Increase Duck Stamp Price Passes

Ducks Unlimited officials praised the House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee’s passage by voice vote Wednesday of the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014. The measure is now headed to the House floor for consideration. […]

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Take Action for the Ducks!

With your help, House Ways & Means Committee members successfully reported H.R. 2807, making tax incentives for conservation easements permanent, out of committee at the end of May. The full House of Representatives is scheduled […]

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Duck Stamp Price Might Increase

Officials from Ducks Unlimited (DU) voiced strong support for the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014,  a bill introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate that would raise the price […]

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DU TV Season Update

A new season of Ducks Unlimited TV waterfowling adventures begins June 30. This season, viewers will be able to catch the show four times a week on the Pursuit Channel. Complete episodes and additional web-exclusive […]

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Waterfowl Decoys History

In 1918, Joel Barber began a new era of waterfowl decoys. Barber spent much of his life collecting and showcasing various decoys and even wrote a popular book on the subject 1934 titled, Wild Fowl […]

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DUTV 2014 Fall Schedule

The 2014 edition of the long-running Ducks Unlimited Television (DUTV) series, beginning exclusively on the Pursuit Channel on Monday, June 30, will feature hunts from every major flyway in North America. To include in-show vignettes, […]

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DU: Limited Time Membership Offer!

By joining Ducks Unlimited, you’re doing your part for wetland conservation and ensuring the future of waterfowl hunting for generations to come. For only $35, you’ll receive member benefits for one year, and as an […]

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Wetland Habitat: Working Rice Lands

There’s no doubt that rice, waterfowl and wetland habitats work cohesively to form a perfect ecosystem, and a recently published report puts a monetary value on those existing rice lands. Authored by Ducks Unlimited scientists […]

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Altus Snow Goose Sound Sticks

Altus Brands LLC is pleased to announce the re-introduction of its Snow Goose Sound Sticks due to overwhelming demand for these incredibly life-like calls. These Sound Sticks are the size of a stick of gum […]

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The Run-N-Gunner Blind

Hard Core Brands®, a leading manufacturer in waterfowl decoys, introduces the Run -N-Gunner portable blind to waterfowl hunters. New for 2014, the lower profile Run -N-Gunner incorporates a gun carrier for easy transportation into the […]

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2014 DU Member Photo Contest

This year’s winning images were chosen from another impressive field of entries submitted by photographers across the nation. Eighteen-year-old Nathan Bender has been a Ducks Unlimited supporter for as long as he can remember. His […]