Chairman's Circle

Thank you for your charitable support!

Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s Chairman’s Circle! Throughout Delta’s history dating back to 1911, conservation leaders like you have championed innovative waterfowl research and critical conservation programs to deliver on a vision to ensure abundant waterfowl populations and endless opportunities to pursue them.

With my major gift, I’m choosing to give back for priceless enjoyment, experiences, and camaraderie that ducks, geese, and waterfowl hunting have afforded me.

Thank you for joining me as we chart an exciting, transformational course for waterfowl conservation in North America.

Sincerely,

George Freeman
Chairman

Waterfowl Conservation Leaders

Delta Waterfowl’s Chairman’s Circle is an exclusive society of visionary waterfowl conservation leaders from across North America who provide charitable support of at least $10,000 annually.

Your gift can be designated as you wish and may be made in a singular payment of at least $10,000 or a pledge that must be fulfilled within the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).


Duck Production
Habitat Conservation
Research and Ed
HunteR3
Predator Management Policy and Advocacy Cutting-edge Waterfowl Science First Hunt Program
Hen Houses Wetland Conservation Programs Training New Waterfowl Scientists University Hunting Program
      Defending the Hunt

Pledge payment schedule options:

1 year – 1 gift of $10,000
2 year – 2 annual gifts of $5,000
3 year – 3 annual gifts of $3,333.33
4 year – 4 annual gifts of $2,500

Online Chairman’s Circle Commitment Form

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Invitation to an annual members-only destination gathering, where you’ll gain behind-the-scenes updates on North American waterfowl conservation issues and Delta’s programs and research.
  • Invitation to regional Chairman’s Circle fundraising, recognition and field day events.
  • Special Invitation to Chairman’s Circle event at Annual Expo.
  • Insider access to Delta’s key scientific and programmatic information and staff.
  • ExpertVoice Membership: Exclusive opportunities to see behind-the-scenes details of new products and enjoy savings of up to 70% off a huge array of top hunting brands.
  • Donor members will receive a Welcome Packet immediately upon receipt of their initial gift.
  • Donor members will receive their level-appropriate Recognition Gift upon completing the funding of their membership or pledged membership.

Print Recognition

  • Listed in Delta’s award-winning magazine
  • Listed in Annual Report

Electronic Recognition

  • Delta Website Chairman’s Circle Page
  • Listed in the semi-annual Chairman’s Circle electronic newsletter

Join our Chairman’s Circle leadership level by calling us at (888) 987-3695 or emailing Joan at jtrygg@deltawaterfowl.org.

2026 Chairman’s Circle Members

We are extremely grateful to the following Chairman’s Circle Members.

Anonymous
Frank L. Bauer
Gary H. Bechtel
David Winton Bell Foundation
Robert Berry/Wolf Creek Charitable Foundation
John W. Childs
Kerry M. Collins
Robert L. Cress
Robert W. Dunaway
John M. Dunlap
Merritt P. Dyke
Jon & Mackenzie Erickson
David E. Fite
George C. Freeman III
Peek Garlington III
Jay Gearheard Foundation
Bryan D. Glass/Glass Land & Home LLC
James & Angela Hambrick Foundation
Casper Havranek
Lon G. Hays
French Hill
Robert & Shelley Hines/DCG Environmental
John Ingram
Marc H. Johnson
Roger H.W. Kirby
Michael Mathwig
Mace McClatchy
Noah B. Mehrkam
Joshua Miller
Timothy L. Nolde
North Dakota Petroleum Foundation
Katie Prach
Jim & Kathryn Sherman
Dan & Jennifer Smith
Colton Tucker
Turner Foundation, Inc.
Ed Uihlein Family Foundation
Christopher D. Villere
John R. Warren Jr.
Weatherby Foundation International


Organizations
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Wildlife Habitat Canada
Comm of PA Co.
Manitoba Conservation Trust
State of Wisconsin