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Chris's Gift Giving Guide

12/8/2025

If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for the waterfowl hunter in your life, check out the list below, provided by Chris Williams.

Delta Waterfowl Testifies in Support of Wisconsin ...

11/21/2025

Wildlife populations thrive when they’re managed by sound science, which includes sustainable harvest

Delta Waterfowl’s Winter Issue: Major Refuge Reviv...

11/19/2025

If you’re a member of The Duck Hunters Organization™, Delta’s final magazine of 2025 is headed your way

Delta Waterfowl Mourns Passing of Duck Calling Ico...

11/19/2025

Merle “Buck” Gardner, a world-champion duck caller and passionate supporter of waterfowl conservation, died Nov. 7 at his home in Memphis, Tennessee.

Protect Sensitive Ears

11/18/2025

Simple precautions can help your retriever avoid hearing loss

New Senate Stewardship Caucus to Protect and Expan...

11/18/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Delta Waterfowl’s Memphis Chapter Passes $3 Millio...

11/17/2025

With a record-setting 2025 banquet and decades of dedication, the chapter continues to lead in Delta’s fundraising network

Delta's Policy Work Boosts Quality Hunting Opportu...

11/14/2025

Delta Waterfowl works diligently to address threats to duck hunting and to create new opportunities throughout North America.

Restoring Our Refuges

11/14/2025

Delta's plan to recharge public habitat and revive waterfowl migrations

Delta Waterfowl Launches Major Initiative to Resto...

11/14/2025

Our goal is to improve waterfowl hunting throughout North America by investing more resources into public lands

Fresh Finds for the Duck Blind

11/12/2025

Everything you need to make this duck season your best one yet.

Waterfowl Hunter Numbers Drop

11/4/2025

Reports reveal slight decrease from prior season, duck harvest also dips

The Well-Equipped Mentor

10/28/2025

The pros/cons of neoprene and breathable materials can help you find the right waders for you

Get Wader Wise

10/28/2025

The pros/cons of neoprene and breathable materials can help you find the right waders for you

Goose Groups

10/28/2025

Are you typically able to make an educated guess about where a flock of honkers flew in from? Or where they’re headed? See if you can match each goose

Connecting Through Conservation

10/28/2025

Delta Waterfowl staff, volunteers, and partners bring waterfowl science to special needs students in Pennsylvania

Goose and Bacon Burgers

10/23/2025

A smoky, juicy twist on a flame-grilled favorite

The Heart of Hunting

10/23/2025

A first hunt reveals the strange mix of joy and sorrow that can accompany a bird in hand

Feliz Navi-Duck

10/23/2025

Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas carry added meaning for us waterfowlers

Hunt Ducks, Lose the Guilt

10/23/2025

What does the science say about the impact of hunter harvest on waterfowl populations?

Delta’s Meetings With the CEQ Chair and USFWS Dire...

10/22/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Fresh Finds for the Duck Blind

10/14/2025

California End of Legislative Session Summary

10/14/2025

Delta Waterfowl’s policy team had a busy and productive year in California. We engaged in a variety of bills from waterfowl conservation and wetlands

Wood Ducks on Purpose

10/8/2025

A focused approach to wood ducks demands tactics as unique as the birds

The Birdshot Inn

10/8/2025

No duck camp tops an aggressively tacky motel

Delta Waterfowl Policy Work Helps Expand Sunday Hu...

10/6/2025

The Duck Hunters Organization™ advocated for regulatory changes that greatly increase opportunities for hunters

Home Sweet Homing

10/1/2025

Ducks retrace a successful route to enhance their odds of surviving and reproducing

Delta Waterfowl Urges Swift Action to Keep U.S. Go...

9/30/2025

Access to federal public lands is important for many waterfowl hunters

‘May I Hunt Your Land?’

9/26/2025

Gaining access to private ground takes luck, guts, and strategy

Smoked Duck Wontons

9/26/2025

You’ll ‘wanna ton’ of these tasty morsels

Cajun Fried Duck

9/26/2025

This crispy, spicy dish is simple and delicious

Delta Waterfowl Joins Forces to Launch Canadian Wi...

9/23/2025

Coalition will defend science-based wildlife management and protect the rights of hunters and trappers

Delta Waterfowl CEO Represents Duck Hunters at the...

9/19/2025

Delta’s Jason Tharpe met with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum during a conservation leadership forum on federal land management strategies

Delta Waterfowl Receives Grant for Habitat Conserv...

9/19/2025

Generous support will advance Delta’s policy efforts to keep at-risk shallow wetlands from being drained.

Delta Congratulates James Hautman on 2025 Federal ...

9/19/2025

The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp has generated more than $1.3 billion for conservation since 1934

Delta Waterfowl’s Fall Issue Forecasts Duck Flight...

9/18/2025

“The ducks just don’t migrate like they used to,” is a phrase that’s been uttered frequently in recent seasons. You may have even said it yourself. And at

Grocery Getters

9/18/2025

Duck bills are adapted to munching each species’ favorite eats

Advanced E-Scouting

9/17/2025

Maximize today’s tech to find tomorrow’s honeyhole

Jump-Shooting with a Retriever

9/17/2025

Teach your dog special skills to go mobile for ducks

Winning the Early Season

9/17/2025

Fill duck straps this October by using these clever strategies.

Delta Waterfowl Hosts Inaugural ‘Duck Hunters Day’...

9/17/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Development Director for ...

9/17/2025

Seasoned fundraiser Rhett Butler joins The Duck Hunters Organization™ to leverage support for ducks and duck hunters

Pintails Increase, Bag Limits Expected to be 3 Dai...

9/4/2025

The northern pintail breeding population estimate of 2.24 million is a 13% increase over 2024’s estimate of 1.98 million, according to the Waterfowl Popula

Ross’s Geese, AP Canada Geese, and Midcontinent Sp...

9/3/2025

Ducks might dominate the headlines when the annual Waterfowl Population Status Report is released, but the report also contains critical insights for the

Eastern Survey Area Duck Populations Remain Strong

9/3/2025

Results from the Eastern Survey Area are typically an underreported aspect of the Breeding Waterfowl Population and Habitat Survey conducted each spring by

Delta Waterfowl Reports: USFWS Annual Breeding Wat...

9/2/2025

Breeding population nearly identical to 2024, but dry prairie conditions likely suppressed duck production

Restoring Duck Distribution

9/2/2025

Delta is set to produce millions of ducks—and spearhead their return to traditional southern strongholds

Six Quick Tips for Scouting Early-Season Honkers

8/25/2025

Here are six quick tips to get you on the birds and keep you on the birds.

Delta Waterfowl Hires New Chief Development Office...

8/22/2025

Eric Lindstrom will lead fundraising team’s efforts to support conservation programs

How to Hit Teal

8/20/2025

SHOTSHELL MANUFACTURERS have no greater allies than blue-winged and green-winged teal.

Shotgunning: Barrel Length Ballistics

8/20/2025

Adding or decreasing a few inches of barrel can enhance wingshooting

Don’t Rock the Boat

8/20/2025

Preparation and training are critical to boating safely with retrievers

Delta Welcomes Kent Cartridge as Champion of Delta...

8/19/2025

Known for their premium waterfowl loads, Kent Cartridge is committed to giving back to waterfowl conservation

Positive Strides Towards Protecting Critical Wetla...

8/19/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Regional Director for the...

8/15/2025

A South Dakota native, Blake Ketterling brings more than 20 years of fundraising experience to the role

Delta Waterfowl Promotes Baird to VP of Government...

8/14/2025

Cyrus Baird continues to push for increased conservation funding and quality duck hunting opportunities

2025 State Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey Ro...

8/11/2025

Spring duck numbers up in California, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, down in North Dakota

Delta Waterfowl Hires Talented Leader as VP of Mar...

8/7/2025

Minnesota native Mike Sidders aims to expand the reach and impact of Delta’s messaging

Delta Waterfowl’s Route 66 Chapter Helps Protect H...

8/7/2025

Thanks to local leadership and Delta policy support, public hunting will continue at Fellows Lake under a new blind draw system

Delta Waterfowl’s Newest Issue Celebrates a Millio...

8/6/2025

If you’re a member of The Duck Hunters Organization, then your favorite magazine of the year—the Delta Waterfowl ‘Hunt Annual’—arrives soon!

Delta Waterfowl Hires Two Premier Research Scienti...

8/5/2025

Dr. Todd Arnold and Dr. Jay VonBank add extensive waterfowl expertise and experience to The Duck Hunters Organization

Delta Waterfowl Congratulates Nesvik on Confirmati...

8/1/2025

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Brian Nesvik as director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Delta Waterfowl’s Fundraising Campaign Nets $284 M...

7/30/2025

Astounding success of the Million Duck Campaign will allow The Duck Hunters Organization to expand duck production and add 1 million ducks to every fall

Delta Waterfowl Honors Champions of Conservation

7/29/2025

Outstanding advocates help The Duck Hunters Organization fulfill the mission to produce ducks and ensure the future of waterfowl hunting across North Amer

Delta Expo Delivers on Promise of Duck Hunters Par...

7/29/2025

Expo attendees and industry partners brought excitement, enthusiasm, and camaraderie to the Oklahoma City Fairgrounds

Where Ducks Nest Impacts Production

7/29/2025

Across the breeding regions, various species of ducks each have preferred nesting locations known as core breeding ranges. Within these core areas, habitat

Delta Waterfowl Crowns Seth Fields as Winner of De...

7/29/2025

Handmade call brings home Delta Grand National Double Reed title for Tennessee native at the Delta Waterfowl Expo

Quiz: Do You Have ‘Duck Depression?’

7/29/2025

Face it: You aren’t you when it isn’t duck season. The air seems less crisp, daily life is downright monotonous, and your significant other

Duck Dog Tip: Preventing Heat Stroke

7/29/2025

Hot weather activities – whether training or hunting – can be dangerous for your duck dog if you don’t take proper precautions.

Delta Waterfowl Honors 2024-2025 Chapter Volunteer...

7/28/2025

The Duck Hunters Organization recognizes four outstanding conservation leaders for dedication to the mission to produce ducks and secure the future of

Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of June 3...

7/28/2025

Delta Waterfowl’s latest data- and field-based assessments reveal a discouraging end to the 2025 duck breeding season across much of the prairie and

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act i...

7/28/2025

Proposed law would authorize funding for duck production and habitat conservation efforts to increase waterfowl populations

A High-Mileage Mallard

7/28/2025

Alabama to the Arctic: Geolocator reveals hen’s wild journey north

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Alberta’s New Private Lan...

7/22/2025

Small wetlands are identified in the plan as a key conservation need

Delta Waterfowl Submits Support of USFWS Hunt Fish...

7/17/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Delta Waterfowl Double-Reed Calling Championship H...

7/14/2025

Presented by Drake Waterfowl and Mack’s Prairie Wings, the Delta Grand National will take place on Saturday, July 26, during the organization’s annual Duck

Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director for...

7/11/2025

Ryan Sturm brings nearly a decade of dedicated experience as a Delta volunteer

Pennsylvania Repeals Sunday Hunting Ban

7/9/2025

New law doubles opportunities to hunt for people with busy lives

Delta Waterfowl Renews SoundGear as a Valued Spons...

7/8/2025

Partnership continues to advance waterfowl conservation, hunting heritage, and hearing protection in the field

Delta Waterfowl Names LaMontagne as Vice President...

7/8/2025

Previously serving as Delta’s director of development operations, Whittlee LaMontagne moves into an executive role to further amplify the organization’s co

Delta Waterfowl Names Lawrence Vice President of D...

7/8/2025

An integral addition to the organization’s executive staff, Lisa Lawrence joined The Duck Hunters Organization in 2007

Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Kicks Off Later ...

7/8/2025

July 25 to 27 event in Oklahoma City features all things waterfowl, including live stages, expert-led seminars, innovative gear, and more

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Louisiana Governor and Le...

6/27/2025

Measures will restore and create critical wintering waterfowl habitat to attract and hold more ducks and geese

Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions Update As of...

6/20/2025

Widespread rains during May—a critical month for duck production—brought welcome relief to much of the Prairie Pothole Region, particularly in parts of

Canvasback Study Seeks Population ‘Sources’ and ‘S...

6/20/2025

Researchers began fitting hens with geolocator devices this spring

North Dakota Breeding Waterfowl Survey Shows Drier...

6/20/2025

North Dakota Game and Fish reports a 26% drop in mallards, while teal and pintail numbers also fell significantly

The Duck Hunter’s Guide to Picking A Puppy

6/18/2025

It’s a moment every waterfowl hunter loves … and dreads. You’re in a clean, well-lit kennel building or a grassy backyard with a 3-foot tall wire playpen

USFWS Annual Proposal Includes Expansion of Huntin...

6/12/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Delta Waterfowl Duck Production Program Gets Boost...

6/11/2025

APOS support will fund the installation of 400 new Hen Houses to increase mallard populations

Delta Waterfowl’s ‘Volunteer Appreciation Night Ou...

6/10/2025

The Duck Hunters Organization will gather to celebrate the flock of more than 5,500 dedicated volunteers

Delta Waterfowl Awarded Grant from Manitoba Conser...

6/5/2025

Funding will boost Hen House and hunter recruitment programs

Delta Waterfowl Receives Wildlife Habitat Canada G...

6/4/2025

New funding advances nesting structures and hunter recruitment programs

Delta Waterfowl Renews Federal Ammunition as Champ...

6/4/2025

Find the Delta Waterfowl logo displayed on boxes of Federal’s Speed-Shok shotshell loads

Delta Renews Remington Ammunition as a Champion of...

5/15/2025

Remington Ammunition builds on its reputation of innovation with the newly debuted Duck Club Steel shotshell load

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Commitment to Restore Cri...

5/14/2025

State to invest $29 million to revitalize White Lake Wetlands Conservation Area

Delta Waterfowl Expands Predator Management to Pro...

3/17/2025

The Duck Hunters Organization begins annual field work at 50 sites in advance of nesting season

Wisconsin Sandhill Crane Season One Step Closer to...

3/17/2025

Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada

Delta Waterfowl Renews Fiocchi as a Champion of De...

3/14/2025

Fiocchi backs Delta’s Breeding Habitat Conditions Updates, keeping waterfowl hunters informed on factors impacting duck production potential each spring

Delta Waterfowl and Partners Push for Crucial Farm...

3/13/2025

The Voluntary Public Access Improvement Act aims to increase public access to private lands, supporting hunting opportunities, wildlife habitat improvement

Purchase Tickets to Delta Waterfowl’s Duck Hunters...

3/7/2025

Presented by Federal Premium Ammunition, attendees can shop and interact with top names in waterfowl, enjoy hearing from expert guest speakers, and more