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Session I of Secor Decoy Auction Nets $170,000 for Delta Waterfowl
Session I of Secor Decoy Auction Nets $170,000 for Delta Waterfowl Session II featuring the remaining 31 Secor lots slated for Feb. 21-22, 2025 The prized decoy collection of George Secor is [...]
Delta Makes Positive Strides Toward SWIP Rollout in Alberta
Delta Makes Positive Strides Toward SWIP Rollout in Alberta Delta’s Shallow Wetlands Incentive Program (SWIP) works with farmers to conserve small and shallow wetlands imbedded in cropped fields, which are most critical [...]
2024 Year in Review: Delta’s Biggest Policy Wins for Ducks and Duck Hunters
2024 Year in Review: Delta’s Biggest Policy Wins for Ducks and Duck Hunters To do your part to protect your local and national right to hunt, sign up for Delta’s Action Alert [...]
In Passing: A Respected Voice for Rural Life
In Passing: A Respected Voice for Rural Life Robert Sopuck cherished hunting, fishing, conservation, and farming By Paul Wait Then a spry 4-year-old boy, Robert Sopuck began his “life outdoors” in 1955 [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of October 31, 2024 Waterfowl hunting seasons are in full swing across much of North America, but at The Duck Hunters Organization, our thoughts are never far [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Winter Issue: Top Ways Ducks Die, Winning Strategies for Winter
Delta Waterfowl’s Winter Issue: Top Ways Ducks Die, Winning Strategies for Winter Most waterfowl hunters are keenly aware that daily duck limits are set based on complex math, vary for certain species, [...]
Ballot Box Impacts for Hunters; Access Concerns on Proposed National Park in Midwest; Delta Advocacy for Shallow Wetland Conservation in Alberta, and More
Ballot Box Impacts for Hunters; Access Concerns on Proposed National Park in Midwest; Delta Advocacy for Shallow Wetland Conservation in Alberta, and More Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director Supporting Illinois Chapters
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director Supporting Illinois Chapters Matt Ward will aid Delta volunteers with fundraising events, recruitment, and furthering the organization’s mission through chapter development. The Duck Hunters Organization [...]
Delta Waterfowl and Turtlebox Team Up on Limited-Edition Speaker to Support University Hunting Program
Delta Waterfowl and Turtlebox Team Up on Limited-Edition Speaker to Support University Hunting Program Exclusive “Mallard Box” speaker launch aims to fund efforts to educate future wildlife managers on hunting’s role in [...]
Delta Delivery Site in Saskatchewan Increases Efficiency and Effectiveness of Duck Production Efforts
Delta Delivery Site in Saskatchewan Increases Efficiency and Effectiveness of Duck Production Efforts This distribution hub provides storage and loading capacity in closer proximity to Delta Hen House delivery sites, reduces costs [...]
Two Delta Waterfowl Magazine Articles by Wait Take Home First Place Accolades at AGLOW Conference
Two Delta Waterfowl Magazine Articles by Wait Take Home First Place Accolades at AGLOW Conference Paul Wait’s award-winning articles dig into barriers to the future of hunting, showcase Delta’s nasal saddle [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of Aug. 31, 2024
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions as of Aug. 31, 2024 Nesting season may seem eons away right now, but conditions in late summer and early fall can affect next spring’s duck production. Based [...]
Delta’s Student Field Course Trains Future Conservation Leaders
Delta’s Student Field Course Trains Future Conservation Leaders The nine-day event provided an immersive experience of the PPR’s importance to breeding ducks In June, a dozen aspiring waterfowl biologists gained an unparalleled, [...]
Delta Urges Support of FL and PA Bills; News on CA Wetlands and Firearms Bills and Ontario Program to Simplify Federal Firearms License Course
Delta Urges Support of FL and PA Bills; News on CA Wetlands and Firearms Bills and Ontario Program to Simplify Federal Firearms License Course Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts [...]
The U.S. Farm Bill Extension Expires Sept. 30 – Here’s What We Know:
The U.S. Farm Bill Extension Expires Sept. 30 – Here’s What We Know: The current legislation contains key measures to conserve critical waterfowl habitat and to provide public access to hunting grounds [...]
Delta Waterfowl Among Collaborating Partners on Wildlife for the 21st Century Publication
Delta Waterfowl Among Collaborating Partners on Wildlife for the 21st Century Publication This guiding document details recommendations for critical conservation issues, including waterfowl habitat, waterfowl hunting, and more The American Wildlife Conservation Partners [...]
Delta Waterfowl Delivers Materials to Add 1,760 More Hen Houses to Prairie Canada
Delta Waterfowl Delivers Materials to Add 1,760 More Hen Houses to Prairie Canada The Duck Hunters Organization continues to move towards its long-term goal of adding 1 million ducks to every fall [...]
The 2024 Delta Waterfowl Science Forum: A Collaborative ‘Meeting of Minds’
The 2024 Delta Waterfowl Science Forum: A Collaborative ‘Meeting of Minds’ Experts and future biologists are united to advance waterfowl research and conservation across North America The first Delta Waterfowl Science Forum—a [...]
The Expansion of Sunday Gun Hunting Opportunities in Southern Ontario Has Nearly Tripled in the Last Two Decades
The Expansion of Sunday Gun Hunting Opportunities in Southern Ontario Has Nearly Tripled in the Last Two Decades Delta Waterfowl’s efforts to expand Sunday (gun) hunting across Canada, including in southern Ontario, [...]
Delta’s Advocacy for Increased Refuge Hunting Opportunities; Worrisome California SB53 Headed to Governor’s Desk; Sunday Gun Hunting Expansion in Ontario, and More
Delta’s Advocacy for Increased Refuge Hunting Opportunities; Worrisome California SB53 Headed to Governor’s Desk; Sunday Gun Hunting Expansion in Ontario, and More Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Senior Manager of Government Affairs to Increase Advocacy for Duck Hunters
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Senior Manager of Government Affairs to Increase Advocacy for Duck Hunters Jeff Wardlaw will focus on local and state issues throughout southern portions of the Mississippi and [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director For New York and New England States
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director For New York and New England States Thomas Reed will support chapters in the northeast as they ramp up fundraising efforts and spread awareness of Delta’s [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Signing of Critical Bill For California Waterfowl Hunters
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Signing of Critical Bill For California Waterfowl Hunters Going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025, SB1226 protects hunters’ rights to use navigable waters in line with the California Constitution [...]
Bird Flu Outbreak Update Fall 2024
Bird Flu Outbreak Update Fall 2024 Population immunity aiding in lessened cases but hunters should still handle wild birds with commonsense-precaution Highly pathogenic avian influenza, otherwise known as HPAI or the avian [...]
Electronic Duck Stamp Reminder, Updates for California Hunters, and New Progress Regarding Discharge of Firearms By-laws in Ontario
Electronic Duck Stamp Reminder, Updates for California Hunters, and New Progress Regarding Discharge of Firearms By-laws in Ontario Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director for Wisconsin
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director for Wisconsin Taylor Pahl of Hortonville, WI will support Delta chapters to increase mission awareness and fundraising efforts Taylor Pahl is Delta Waterfowl’s new regional director [...]
Delta Waterfowl Recognizes Advocates Producing Positive Impacts for Ducks and Duck Hunters
Delta Waterfowl Recognizes Advocates Producing Positive Impacts for Ducks and Duck Hunters Partnering on conservation issues and initiatives delivers strong outcomes for the future of waterfowling During the third annual Duck Hunters [...]
Piper Named Delta Waterfowl Callmaker of the Year
Piper Named Delta Waterfowl Callmaker of the Year Presented by Chêne Gear and Treadstone Logistics, the tribute-style competition and open contest showcased entries displaying outstanding craftsmanship at the annual Delta Waterfowl Duck [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Hunt Annual Issue Highlights New Gear, Why We Hunt, Emerging Hunter Trends
Delta Waterfowl’s Hunt Annual Issue Highlights New Gear, Why We Hunt, Emerging Hunter Trends If you’re a member of The Duck Hunters Organization, then your favorite magazine of the year—the Delta Waterfowl [...]
2024 State Breeding Population Survey Roundup
2024 State Breeding Population Survey Roundup Mallards increase in Michigan and Oregon, total ducks down in many states By Paul Wait As duck and goose hunters anxiously await results from the continental [...]
Delta Waterfowl Cheers Expansion of Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges, Urges Greater Action
Delta Waterfowl Cheers Expansion of Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges, Urges Greater Action BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl commends the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on its plans to open [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expo Achieves Resounding Success with Outstanding Support from Sponsors
Delta Waterfowl Expo Achieves Resounding Success with Outstanding Support from Sponsors Presented by Federal Ammunition, the Duck Hunters Expo would not be possible without the support of the waterfowling industry Delta Waterfowl's [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Starts This Friday—You Won’t Want to Miss This!
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Starts This Friday—You Won’t Want to Miss This! Duck hunters from across North America are pouring into Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to celebrate three days of all things [...]
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to Kick Off Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo This Weekend
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to Kick Off Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo This Weekend Delta CEO Dr. Scott Petrie will be joined by Louisiana Gov. and the Secretary of LDWF on Friday [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of June 30, 2024
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions as of June 30, 2024 Continued precipitation during the month of June sustained the dramatically improved conditions for breeding ducks that were delivered in May. The enhanced wetlands [...]
Former Delta Waterfowl Chapter Chairman Appointed to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
Former Delta Waterfowl Chapter Chairman Appointed to Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission The Commission controls and supervises wildlife in the state including decisions regarding setting framework for hunting seasons, times, daily takes, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expo Will Feature Industry Experts, Showcase Brand New Gear, and More On The Duck Hunters Stage
Delta Waterfowl Expo Will Feature Industry Experts, Showcase Brand New Gear, and More On The Duck Hunters Stage Presented by Benelli USA and Realtree, attendees can visit The Duck Hunters Stage to [...]
Update on Upcoming Farm Bill, Positive Legislation Moving for California Waterfowlers, Delta Staffer Selected for Wisconsin Sandhill Crane Study Committee, and More
Update on Upcoming Farm Bill, Positive Legislation Moving for California Waterfowlers, Delta Staffer Selected for Wisconsin Sandhill Crane Study Committee, and More Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United [...]
Canada Regulation Changes Increase Hunting Opportunity
Canada Regulation Changes Increase Hunting Opportunity Waterfowlers can hunt dark geese all day in Saskatchewan, while days were added to Maritimes seasons Two key changes Delta Waterfowl advocated for will provide additional [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Brings Together Experts and Attendees to Talk Training on The Duck Dog Stage
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Brings Together Experts and Attendees to Talk Training on The Duck Dog Stage Presented by Eukanuba and Lucky Duck, stage seminars detail retriever instruction, hunting with multiple [...]
What is HIP?
What is HIP? HIP stands for Harvest Information Program, and it’s a vital tool in management of North American waterfowl One of the most important actions a migratory bird hunter can take [...]
Delta Waterfowl Writer Receives Top Awards From Professional Outdoor Media Association
Delta Waterfowl Writer Receives Top Awards From Professional Outdoor Media Association Paul Wait’s impactful writing continues to bring remarkable value to members of The Duck Hunters Organization Paul Wait, Delta’s senior director [...]
Delta’s Field-To-Table Stage at Annual Expo Features Expert Guest Chefs
Delta’s Field-To-Table Stage at Annual Expo Features Expert Guest Chefs Presented by BOSS Shotshells and First Lite, attendees will walk away with new recipes, tips, and tricks to take their wild game [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Two New Regional Directors to Bolster Support of Chapters in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Two New Regional Directors to Bolster Support of Chapters in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas Trent Scogin and Ben Haff will perform responsibilities to aid volunteers in regard to fundraising events, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Grand Banquet Live Auction to Include Original Artwork Featured on 2024-2025 Duck Stamp Carrier
Delta Waterfowl Grand Banquet Live Auction to Include Original Artwork Featured on 2024-2025 Duck Stamp Carrier Montana artist Chuck Black donated the painting of two pintails to raise funds for ducks [...]
New Regs for Bringing Dogs Into the US Set to Begin August 1, 2024
New Regs for Bringing Dogs Into the US Set to Begin August 1, 2024 What hunters need to know to return their dogs home from Canada and elsewhere this fall By Bill [...]
Manitoba Non-Canadian Resident License Draw Applications Accepted June 15 to July 15
Manitoba Non-Canadian Resident License Draw Applications Accepted June 15 to July 15 If you are a non-Canadian resident hoping to hunt waterfowl in Manitoba during the 2024-2025 season, here’s what you need [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of May 31, 2024
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of May 31, 2024 Conditions for breeding ducks improved dramatically throughout May, which bodes better for duck production during this critical period for renesting and brood rearing. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Awarded Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s $100,000 Outdoor Fund Grant to Protect Habitat for Breeding Ducks
Delta Waterfowl Awarded Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s $100,000 Outdoor Fund Grant to Protect Habitat for Breeding Ducks The $100,000 grant will enhance efforts by The Duck Hunters Organization to conserve at-risk, vital duck-producing [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Wins for Hunting Opportunity on the East Coast; California Gun Registration and Tax Loses Steam in Legislative Session
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Wins for Hunting Opportunity on the East Coast; California Gun Registration and Tax Loses Steam in Legislative Session Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Remington Ammunition as a Champion of Delta Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews Remington Ammunition as a Champion of Delta Corporate Sponsor Find the Remington booth on the show floor of Delta’s annual Expo taking place July 26 to 28, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana [...]
Delta Waterfowl Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs
Delta Waterfowl Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs If you’re a member of The Duck Hunters Organization, then a special “duck dogs” edition of Delta Waterfowl magazine will arrive soon! If you prefer [...]
USFWS Adopts New Harvest Strategy for Pintails
USFWS Adopts New Harvest Strategy for Pintails New model includes option for three-bird daily bag limit By Paul Wait For the first time in nearly 30 years, duck hunters in the lower [...]
Regulations Changes Ahead for 2024-25 Waterfowl Season
Regulations Changes Ahead for 2024-25 Waterfowl Season Arkansas reduces white-fronted goose limit, Texas eliminates Light Goose Conservation Order season As states finalize waterfowl seasons and regulations for the 2024-25 season, several key [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Farm Bill Progress, Continues Fight Against Bills That Would Negatively Impact Hunters in Colorado and California
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Farm Bill Progress, Continues Fight Against Bills That Would Negatively Impact Hunters in Colorado and California Vigorous Duck Production, HunteR3, and other Delta-supported efforts continue across the United States and Canada [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of April 30, 2024
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of April 30, 2024 Breeding conditions for ducks ahead of a critical nesting and brood-rearing period are inconsistent, at best, according to the most recently available data. [...]
The Delta Waterfowl Expo ‘Volunteer Appreciation Night Out’ is Sponsored by RW Coolidge
The Delta Waterfowl Expo ‘Volunteer Appreciation Night Out’ is Sponsored by RW Coolidge Taking place July, 2024 in downtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the Delta Waterfowl Expo celebrates the heart of the organization’s mission [...]
Delta Waterfowl Announces Tribute Call for 2024 Callmakers Championship in July
Delta Waterfowl Announces Tribute Call for 2024 Callmakers Championship in July Judges have selected the SK Duck Call by legendary callmaker Sonny Kirkpatrick as the call to emulate for The Duck Hunters Expo Competition [...]
Delta Waterfowl Congratulates Emily Lian on 2024 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Win
Delta Waterfowl Congratulates Emily Lian on 2024 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Win The 17-year-old Oregon artist’s oil painting of a king eider reigned supreme among a field of 56 submissions First place [...]
E-news Sneak Peek: Craftsmanship on Display at Upcoming Delta Expo
E-news Sneak Peek: Craftsmanship on Display at Upcoming Delta Expo Talented carvers will take to the Expo show floor to share their tips, tricks, and techniques In a few short months, waterfowlers [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes SDS Imports as a New ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes SDS Imports as a New ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor Find SDS Imports, a premier firearms importer, on The Duck Hunters Expo show floor this July SDS Imports, a [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of March 31, 2024
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of March 31, 2024 Breeding conditions for ducks ahead of a critical nesting and brood-rearing period are inconsistent, at best, according to the most recently available data. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Receives Grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada to Fund Duck Production and HunteR3 Programs
Delta Waterfowl Receives Grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada to Fund Duck Production and HunteR3 Programs The funds will be used to add more mallard-producing structures to the landscape and support hunter recruitment programs in [...]
Delta Waterfowl Announces NEW Double-Reed Calling Contest Debuting at Duck Hunters Expo This July
Delta Waterfowl Announces NEW Double-Reed Calling Contest Debuting at Duck Hunters Expo This July The Delta Grand National will bring the electricity to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hosting many of the world’s most talented duck [...]
Delta Waterfowl Opposes Ballot Initiative to Ban Hunting and Fishing in Oregon; HunteR3 Efforts Create More Hunting Opportunities Across North America Including PEI, Ontario, and Delaware
Delta Waterfowl Opposes Ballot Initiative to Ban Hunting and Fishing in Oregon; HunteR3 Efforts Create More Hunting Opportunities Across North America Including PEI, Ontario, and Delaware Don’t miss more Duck Production, HunteR3, and other [...]
2024 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature a Pair of Buffleheads
2024 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature a Pair of Buffleheads Wildlife Habitat Canada announces Vancouver-based artist as winning entry © His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister [...]
Delta Waterfowl Joins Alberta in Celebrating Proposed Investment in Wetland Conservation
Delta Waterfowl Joins Alberta in Celebrating Proposed Investment in Wetland Conservation The Duck Hunters Organization applauds a proposal by Alberta’s Minister of Environment and Protected Areas that promises to conserve, enhance, and restore wetlands—including [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Delaware General Assembly for Approving Legislation to Repeal Sunday Waterfowl Hunting Prohibition
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Delaware General Assembly for Approving Legislation to Repeal Sunday Waterfowl Hunting Prohibition Lawmakers send Delta supported legislation to allow for Sunday waterfowl hunting to Governor Carney for signature On [...]
Delta Supports Expanded Hunting Opportunities in Maryland, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Quebec; Against Unjust Excise-Tax for California Hunters
Delta Supports Expanded Hunting Opportunities in Maryland, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Quebec; Against Unjust Excise-Tax for California Hunters Many more Duck Production, HunteR3, and more Delta-supported policy efforts underway across the United States and [...]
Building a Better Brood Survey
Building a Better Brood Survey Delta Waterfowl researchers work to improve methods to estimate duck production Clutching a long-handled fishing net, Grant Rhodes strode forward, lunging through a thick mat of knee-high [...]
Maternity Waders: A mother-to-be adapts and overcomes
Maternity Waders A mother-to-be adapts and overcomes Forty weeks—the length of time for a baby to reach full term. If you have a favorite hunting season, there is no way to lay [...]
Delta Waterfowl and Polaris Announce Continued Partnership
Delta Waterfowl and Polaris Announce Continued Partnership A driving force behind Delta’s Sweepstakes, Polaris continues to bolster support of ducks and duck hunters Beginning as a partner of The Duck Hunters Organization [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program Delivers Record-Setting Year
Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program Delivers Record-Setting Year Many of today’s wildlife management students don’t come from families with hunting backgrounds; Delta’s UHP bridges the gap to encourage informed management decisions Throughout [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Tickets Are Live! Join Us in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Tickets Are Live! Join Us in Baton Rouge, Louisiana Waterfowlers from across the continent will gather July 26-28 for this unforgettable event that is open to the public [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Spring Issue ‘Saddles Up’ to Advance Science, Explores Smaller Spreads to Hunt Snow Geese
Delta Waterfowl’s Spring Issue ‘Saddles Up’ to Advance Science, Explores Smaller Spreads to Hunt Snow Geese Are you a member of The Duck Hunters Organization? Then your Spring Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine arrives [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expands Development Efforts in Pacific Flyway
Delta Waterfowl Expands Development Efforts in Pacific Flyway New team members will increase fundraising efforts and support chapters throughout California and Pacific Flyway Delta Waterfowl’s major gifts and events teams have expanded [...]
SCI Foundation Joins The Duck Hunters Organization as Champion of Delta and Supporting Partner of UHP
SCI Foundation Joins The Duck Hunters Organization as Champion of Delta and Supporting Partner of UHP $50,000 donation will aid Delta’s efforts to create hunters and educate future wildlife managers on the role of [...]
Delta Waterfowl Testifies in Congress to Support HEN ACT
Delta Waterfowl Testifies in Congress to Support HEN ACT Dr. Frank Rohwer appears before House subcommittee to back a proposed law that would fund important duck production and habitat conservation programs For [...]
What is a Delta Hen House?
What is a Delta Hen House? A Delta Hen House is a cylindrical nesting structure made of rolled wire mesh stuffed with flax straw and mounted on a pole over the water in semi-permanent [...]
2024 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Is Presented by Federal Ammunition
2024 Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Is Presented by Federal Ammunition The largest event dedicated to duck hunters has moved to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, July 26 – 28 Federal Ammunition proudly returns [...]
Delta’s HunteR3 Efforts Seek Continent-wide Expansion of Hunting Opportunity, Updates on the ‘No Net Loss’ for California Wetlands
Delta’s HunteR3 Efforts Seek Continent-wide Expansion of Hunting Opportunity, Updates on the ‘No Net Loss’ for California Wetlands Plus many other Duck Production, HunteR3, and more Delta-supported policy efforts underway across United States and [...]
What Is Delta Predator Management?
What Is Delta Predator Management? Backed by more than three decades of carefully collected and analyzed data, Delta Predator Management proves to be the most effective and efficient tool for restoring “natural balance” in [...]
Delta Waterfowl and SoundGear Announce Continued Partnership
Delta Waterfowl and SoundGear Announce Continued Partnership The Minnesota-based company offers high-quality hearing protection and enhancement products for waterfowlers The Duck Hunters Organization and SoundGear, a brand representing the latest advancements in [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expands Hen House Program to Record Levels to Produce More Ducks
Delta Waterfowl Expands Hen House Program to Record Levels to Produce More Ducks The Duck Hunters Organization is adding more than 2,000 nest structures in key duck breeding areas this winter By [...]
If Enacted, HEN Act (H.R. 6854) Would Deliver Significant Funding to Delta Hen House Duck Production Programs
If Enacted, HEN Act (H.R. 6854) Would Deliver Significant Funding to Delta Hen House Duck Production Programs Plus many other Duck Production, HunteR3, and more Delta-supported policy efforts underway across United States and Canada [...]
What is Delta Waterfowl?
What is Delta Waterfowl? The Delta Waterfowl Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Bismarck, North Dakota, with staff across the United States and Canada. It is also known as “The [...]
Delta Waterfowl Announces Partnership with Minnesota-based, Sportsman’s Guide, as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Announces Partnership with Minnesota-based Sportsman’s Guide as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor Waterfowlers can find dozens of top-brands in one spot, supporting more ducks over decoys Sportsman’s Guide, a [...]
What Is Migration?
What Is Migration? Most simply, “migration” is a mass movement, or a series of consecutive movements, from one place to another. Many species of wildlife have annual or cyclical migrations. In North [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Signing of Duck Stamp Modernization Act into Law
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Signing of Duck Stamp Modernization Act into Law Duck hunters will be able to use electronic Federal Duck Stamps for the upcoming spring conservation seasons and beyond For immediate [...]
Break-in Day–A Christmas Tale
Break-In Day — A Christmas Tale Christmas Eve in the duck boat sees peace on earth and good will to all—both lost and found By Bill Miller The day had been coming [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in U.S. House of Representatives
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in U.S. House of Representatives Proposed law would fund important duck production and habitat conservation efforts to bolster waterfowl populations For immediate release December 21, [...]
No Science No Duck Hunting?
No Science, No Duck Hunting? Duck hunting is under attack in places like Australia and Argentina, which lack North America’s science-based defenses UPDATE: On Dec. 14, 2023, Australia’s Select Committee Report on [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – December
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – December The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the [...]
Delta Waterfowl Working to Expand Successful Shallow Wetlands Incentive Program
Delta Waterfowl Working to Expand Successful Shallow Wetlands Incentive Program Habitat conservation initiative aims to work with farmers to keep at-risk wetlands producing ducks in Canada For immediate release November 22, 2023 [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – November
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – November The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the [...]
Three Waterfowl Species Subject to be Renamed
Three Waterfowl Species Subject to be Renamed North American birds that were named after people will be given new monikers By Paul Wait The American Ornithological Society plans in 2024 to begin renaming [...]
National Survey Says 6% of Americans Hunt
National Survey Says 6% of Americans Hunt Hunters spent $45.2 billion in pursuit of game animals in 2022 A new report released on Oct. 12 by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – October
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – October The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the [...]
Delta Waterfowl Raises Concerns About New California Tax Affecting Hunters
Delta Waterfowl Raises Concerns About New California Tax Affecting Hunters Assembly Bill 28 will increase the costs of guns and ammunition, burden law-abiding sportsmen and women For immediate release September 27, 2023 [...]
Delta Waterfowl and GROW Program Work to Protect Critical Wetlands in Manitoba
Delta Waterfowl and GROW Program Work to Protect Critical Wetlands in Manitoba Launched in 2020 with the help of Delta Waterfowl, Growing Outcomes in Watersheds has not only been a revolutionary program [...]
Chuck Black Wins 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
Chuck Black Wins 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest Chuck Black’s oil painting of a northern pintail was chosen as the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest winner. The announcement arrived after [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – September
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – September The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the [...]
NRA Foundation supports Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program with in-kind grant
NRA Foundation supports Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program with in-kind grant By Margaret Miller An in-kind grant of mixed gauge ammunition will benefit students in Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program at Texas [...]
Waterfowl Hunter Numbers Continue to Decline
Waterfowl Hunter Numbers Continue to Decline Canada had 10% fewer waterfowlers last season, while the United States dropped 8% By Paul Wait Fewer people hunted ducks and geese last year in North [...]
In Passing: Louisiana Super Volunteer ‘All-in for Delta’ and Ducks
In Passing: Louisiana Super Volunteer ‘All-in for Delta’ and Ducks Brandon Broussard posthumously honored with the 2023 Waterfowling Legacy Award The waterfowl world lost a selfless, passionate leader revered for bringing people [...]
Eastern Survey Shows Promising Results
Eastern Survey Shows Promising Results Strong conditions, stable duck populations should excite Atlantic Flyway ’fowlers By Kyle Wintersteen While the traditional survey area feeds all four flyways, the eastern survey area is [...]
2023 Goose Hunting Outlook
2023 Goose Hunting Outlook Spring survey highlights exceptional nesting conditions, population declines By Kyle Wintersteen When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases its annual Waterfowl Population Status report, the total number [...]
Delta Waterfowl 2023 Conservation Leader Award Recognizes Advocates for the Future of Waterfowling
Delta Waterfowl 2023 Conservation Leader Award Recognizes Advocates for the Future of Waterfowling Award recipients advanced a once-in-a-generation piece of legislation for waterfowl management During the second annual Duck Hunter’s Expo in [...]
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Estimates 32.3 Million Ducks
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Estimates 32.3 Million Ducks Total ducks and mallard numbers decline, but pintails and canvasbacks increase For immediate release August 18, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The breeding [...]
2023 State Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Roundup
2023 State Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Roundup North Dakota, California show increases over last year By Paul Wait While duck and goose hunters anxiously await results from the comprehensive 2023 Waterfowl Breeding [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – August
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – August The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the [...]
Carvajal Wins 2023 World Cutdown Calling Championship at Delta Waterfowl Expo
Carvajal Wins 2023 World Cutdown Calling Championship at Delta Waterfowl Expo Arkansas native claims highly prized title in a field of 58 talented competitors On July 29, the Statehouse Convention Center [...]
Bird Flu Outbreak Update
Bird Flu Outbreak Update Number of detected cases in wild birds has dropped, but HPAI still present By Paul Wait As the 2023-2024 waterfowl seasons get underway throughout the United States and [...]
Delta’s Hunt Annual Issue Showcases New Gear, Investigates Declining Hunter Numbers
Delta’s Hunt Annual Issue Showcases New Gear, Investigates Declining Hunter Numbers If you’re a member of The Duck Hunters Organization, then your favorite magazine of the year—the Delta Waterfowl “Hunt Annual”—will arrive soon! [...]
Texas Dove Hunters Association
Texas Dove Hunters Association Texas Dove Hunters Association has been a true hunter's organization since it began in 2012 Whether you hunt upland birds, ducks, crane, deer, pigs, exotics, or any other [...]
Delta Writer and Magazine among 2023 POMA Honorees
Delta Writer and Magazine among 2023 POMA Honorees The Delta Waterfowl History Book earns more high-profile accolades Paul Wait, Delta’s senior director of communications, is among the 2023 Professional Outdoor Media Association’s [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – July
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – July The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check on the status [...]
American Non-Resident Manitoba Waterfowl Hunting Application Deadline is July 15, 2023
American Non-Resident Manitoba Waterfowl Hunting Application Deadline is July 15, 2023 All American waterfowlers wishing to hunt Manitoba this fall will be provided a license, but must apply before deadline. Use Delta’s guidelines [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – June
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters – June The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the [...]
Delta to Receive ‘Conservation Group of the Year’ Award from Legends of the Outdoors HOF
The Duck Hunters Organization to be honored for its work for ducks and duck hunters Delta to Receive ‘Conservation Group of the Year’ Award from Legends of the Outdoors HOF Delta Waterfowl [...]
California Drought Washed Away
California Drought Washed Away Plentiful precipitation should have Golden State duck hunters smiling By Paul Wait The rice fields are green again in California. A brutal three-year drought that left hundreds of [...]
Policy for Ducks and Duck Hunters—Update May 2023
Update May 2023 The Duck Hunters Organization is hard at work securing the future of waterfowl hunting across the United States and Canada. Check in on the status of issues across all [...]
Passing: World-Famous Sailor Served on Delta Board
Passing: World-Famous Sailor Served on Delta Board Harry C. “Buddy” Melges Jr., known around the globe as an iconic sailboat racer, died on May 18. He was 93 years old. A native [...]
Delta Congratulates Mila Linyue Tong on 2023 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Win
Delta Congratulates Mila Linyue Tong on 2023 Junior Duck Stamp Art Contest Win A painted hooded merganser by 15-year-old Virginia artist graces the 2023-2024 Junior Duck Stamp Mila Linyue Tong's painting [...]
New Manitoba Waterfowl License Regs: Applications Accepted June 15 to July 15, 2023
New Manitoba Waterfowl License Regs: Applications Accepted June 15 to July 15, 2023 All American duck and goose hunters wishing to hunt Manitoba this fall will be provided a license, but must apply for [...]
Report Shows 2022 Hunting License Sales Have Decreased to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Report Shows 2022 Hunting License Sales Have Decreased to Pre-Pandemic Levels Resident, non-resident, and overall hunting license sales in the U.S. each see drop of 3.1% The Council to Advance Hunting and [...]
2023 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature Ring-necked Ducks
2023 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature Ring-necked Ducks Wildlife Habitat Canada announces artist from Quebec as winning entry © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of [...]
Delta Waterfowl to Host 2023 World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship at Duck Hunters EXPO
Delta Waterfowl to Host 2023 World Cutdown Duck Calling Championship at Duck Hunters EXPO An energy-filled contest sponsored by Mack's Prairie Wings and Drake Waterfowl will crown a world champion cutdown caller on July [...]
In Passing: Noted Publisher Championed Delta’s Conservation Work
In Passing: Noted Publisher Championed Delta’s Conservation Work Bonnycastle supported waterfowl research and duck production programs Richard Arthur Norwood “Dick” Bonnycastle, a publishing mogul and passionate advocate for waterfowl conservation who served on [...]
$10 Million Gift Boosts Million Duck Campaign
$10 Million Gift Boosts Million Duck Campaign Monumental support from James Hambrick propels Delta’s efforts to maximize duck production James Hambrick is pursuing what he terms as a “golden opportunity to help ducks” by [...]
Lancaster Chapter Delivers Personal Experience for New Hunter
Lancaster Chapter Delivers Personal Experience for New Hunter An aspiring waterfowler connects with her late grandfather’s passion for duck hunting. NEW HOLLAND, PA—Angelina Sweigart, an 18-year-old from southeastern Pennsylvania, always planned to [...]
Avian Influenza Outbreak Worsens: Hunters cautioned to avoid contact with sick birds
Avian Influenza Outbreak Worsens Hunters cautioned to avoid contact with sick birds A strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to exact a deadly toll on waterfowl and other birds throughout the [...]
USFWS Report: Fewer Hunters, Less Ducks Shot During 2021-2022 Season
USFWS Report: Fewer Hunters, Less Ducks Shot During 2021-2022 Season As waterfowl hunters across the United States excitedly await the heart of a promising fall 2022 migration, let’s look back at the [...]
Joseph Hautman Wins Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
Joseph Hautman Wins Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest Majestic tundra swans will grace the 2023-2024 stamp Joseph Hautman’s acrylic painting of a trio of tundra swans winging over a wetland was [...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Delta Waterfowl Duck Production and HunteR3 Programs
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Delta Waterfowl Duck Production and HunteR3 Programs September 19, 2022 WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada have been awarded to Delta Waterfowl to bolster the organization’s [...]
What Every Hunter Should Know About the Bird Flu
What Every Hunter Should Know About the Bird Flu Highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, is sickening and killing waterfowl in North America By Paul Wait Even though the U.S. Department [...]
Newfoundland and Labrador Eliminates Sunday Hunting Restrictions
Newfoundland and Labrador Eliminates Sunday Hunting Restrictions Waterfowl hunters can now hunt seven days a week all season long Newfoundland and Labrador has opened up hunting and trapping on Sundays throughout [...]
Delta Waterfowl Volunteers Mobilize to Save Waterfowl Blind Draws in Oklahoma
Delta Waterfowl Volunteers Mobilize to Save Waterfowl Blind Draws in Oklahoma OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Facing the threat of losing a valuable public hunting area, Delta Waterfowl volunteers in Oklahoma rallied and [...]
Delta’s New Landmark: Produce 1 Million Ducks Annually
Delta’s New Landmark: Produce 1 Million Ducks Annually The Million Duck Campaign aims to maximize production and put more birds into every fall flight. By Paul Wait Whatever the number [...]
Delta Applauds USDA APHIS for Reversal of Regs on Hunters Importing Waterfowl from Canada
Delta Applauds USDA APHIS for Reversal of Regs on Hunters Importing Waterfowl from Canada BISMARCK, ND — After consideration of letters presenting the concerns of U.S. hunters from Delta Waterfowl, Ducks Unlimited [...]
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: California Hunters Dodge Threat of Additional Firearms and Ammunitions Tax
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: California Hunters Dodge Threat of Additional Firearms and Ammunitions Tax The recently completed session of the California legislature produced a good outcome for hunters in the Golden State. Assembly Bill [...]
USDA Effectively Closes Import of Hunter Harvested Game Birds From Canada
USDA Effectively Closes Import of Hunter Harvested Game Birds From Canada BISMARCK, ND — In a 180-degree reversal of guidance it confirmed less than one week earlier, the United States Department of [...]
85 Years, $15+ Billion, Countless Wildlife and Habitats Conserved … The Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act? … Truly, priceless!
85 Years, $15+ Billion, Countless Wildlife and Habitats Conserved ... The Pittman-Robertson Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration Act? ... Truly, priceless! Join Delta Waterfowl and dozens of conservation partners today with a [...]
Drought Forces Hunting Closure on Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges
Drought Forces Hunting Closure on Lower Klamath and Tule Lake Refuges BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The ongoing and severe drought in California and the western United States has led the U.S. Fish [...]
Atlantic Flyway Hunting Outlook is Bright
Atlantic Flyway Hunting Outlook is Bright BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Judging by the recently released 2022 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, Atlantic Flyway duck and goose hunters can look forward to [...]
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Returns, Estimates 34.2 Million Ducks
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Returns, Estimates 34.2 Million Ducks Read the Full Article Here May pond counts are 4% above the long-term average, which should lead to good duck production [...]
An Awakening: A week exploring the prairie breeding grounds brings revelations about ducks, research and hunting
An Awakening A week exploring the prairie breeding grounds brings revelations about ducks, research and hunting By Anna Kottakis Growing up in the New Jersey suburbs, my exposure to hunting dead-ended somewhere around [...]
State Breeding Waterfowl Surveys Spur Optimism for Upcoming Hunting Seasons
State Breeding Waterfowl Surveys Spur Optimism for Upcoming Hunting Seasons Duck and goose hunters anxiously await results from the comprehensive 2022 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, which will return this year after [...]
Duck Stamps: A Small Price to Pay for Waterfowl Conservation
Duck Stamps: A Small Price to Pay for Waterfowl Conservation As waterfowl hunters prepare for the 2022-2023 fall hunting season, Delta Waterfowl urges its members to consider buying an extra duck stamp. Duck [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey is Back in 2022
Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey is Back in 2022 After two-year hiatus because of COVID-19, the important index of North American waterfowl populations was conducted in May A lot has changed [...]
Delta Waterfowl Opposes Legislation to Dismantle Sportsmen-Led Conservation Funding
Delta Waterfowl Opposes Legislation to Dismantle Sportsmen-Led Conservation Funding On June 22, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) introduced H.R. 8167, the RETURN (Repealing Excise Tax on Unalienable Rights Now) Our Constitutional Rights Act. This [...]
Be Mindful of Avian Influenza Restrictions on Importation of Game Bird Meat from Canada This Fall
Be Mindful of Avian Influenza Restrictions on Importation of Game Bird Meat from Canada This Fall After two years of COVID-19 restrictions on American hunters traveling to Canada to hunt waterfowl, a new [...]
California Gun/Ammo Tax Proposal
California Gun/Ammo Tax Proposal Bears Watching... Wherever You Hunt Ducks by Bill Miller California lawmakers are again confirming their claim on proposing the most outlandish and contradictory legislation aimed squarely at hunters and [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Expansion of Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Expansion of Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl commends the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on its plans to open or expand access [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Mississippi Lawmakers for Passing Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Mississippi Lawmakers for Passing Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund New law will expand conservation efforts, improve outdoor recreation and enhance natural resources across the state. Delta Waterfowl is celebrating a strongly [...]
2022 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature White-fronted Geese
2022 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature White-fronted Geese © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 2022 The 2022 Canadian Wildlife Habitat [...]
Delta Waterfowl Urges Mississippi Lawmakers to Pass Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund
Delta Waterfowl Urges Mississippi Lawmakers to Pass Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund The bill would expand conservation efforts, improve outdoor recreation, and enhance natural resources across the state of Mississippi. Delta Waterfowl joins 75 [...]
Spring Issue Celebrates Hen House Expansions, Snow Goose Seasons
Spring Issue Celebrates Hen House Expansions, Snow Goose Seasons Spring is on the horizon, which means one thing at The Duck Hunters Organization: It’s time to manage predators, install new Hen Houses and [...]
Hunting is Conservation — Let’s Keep it That Way
Hunting is Conservation — Let’s Keep it That Way Learn More Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program teaches wildlife students about hunters’ critical contributions. By Cyrus Baird When I was [...]
Great Duck Hunters … And the Rest of Us
Great Duck Hunters … And the Rest of Us Some have a nose for the birds. Others are just there for the fellowship. By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor There’s a [...]
Crash Landings: ‘Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas…
Crash Landings: ‘Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas… Weary snow geese make an unexpected nighttime visit in Northern California By Paul Wait Mike Cole really did not want his wife, Julie, to put up [...]
Delta Waterfowl Supports Wisconsin Crane Hunt Bill
Delta Waterfowl Supports Wisconsin Crane Hunt Bill As the Wisconsin state legislature considers Senate Bill 620 to establish a sandhill crane hunting season in the state, Delta Waterfowl has delivered a letter throwing [...]
Minnesota Artist Wins 2021 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest
Minnesota Artist Wins 2021 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest An acrylic painting of redheads by Delta Waterfowl member James Hautman of Chaska, Minnesota, was selected from 137 entries as the winner of [...]
The Duck Hunters Organization Celebrates 110th Birthday
The Duck Hunters Organization Celebrates 110th Birthday Not only is Saturday, Sept. 25, National Hunting and Fishing Day, it’s also the birthday of Delta Waterfowl. You might not realize that Delta Waterfowl [...]
USFWS Report: U.S. Waterfowler Numbers, Duck & Goose Harvest Increased in 2020-2021
USFWS Report: U.S. Waterfowler Numbers, Duck & Goose Harvest Increased in 2020-2021 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2021 Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest report shows hunter numbers and waterfowl harvests [...]
Delta Waterfowl Joins Opposition to Anti-hunting Petition
Delta Waterfowl Joins Opposition to Anti-hunting Petition Read the Response Letter Delta Waterfowl joined three dozen conservation partners in signing a letter expressing opposition to a petition that, in effect, calls for [...]
USFWS Confirms New Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges
USFWS Confirms New Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed a proposal last spring to expand hunting and fishing access on 2.1 million acres, primarily [...]
2021 Goose Hunting Outlook
2021 Goose Hunting Outlook Delta Waterfowl forecasts increased numbers of geese this fall While predictions for the upcoming duck season offer only a few glimmers of optimism, goose hunters are trembling like retriever [...]
State Duck Surveys Offer Mixed News for Waterfowl Hunters
State Duck Surveys Offer Mixed News for Waterfowl Hunters Given the cancellation of the USFWS Waterfowl Breeding Duck Population and Habitat Survey for a second year, surveys conducted by individual states are [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s 2021 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day, Reveals How Hunting Benefits Ducks
Delta Waterfowl’s 2021 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day, Reveals How Hunting Benefits Ducks Birds in North America have declined by a whopping 3 billion since 1970 — while during that same period, ducks, [...]
A Thrill to Judge
A Thrill to Judge Federal Duck Stamp contest winner. Richard Clifton. Acrylic painting of a lesser scaup. © USFWS. Delta Waterfowl’s editor represents hunters at the Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition. A [...]
North Dakota Survey: Water Index Drops 80 Percent, Ducks Down 27 Percent
North Dakota Survey: Water Index Drops 80 Percent, Ducks Down 27 Percent Conducted annually since 1948, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s spring survey of wetlands and ducks in this vital [...]
Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs
Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs If you’d sooner stay home than hunt without your retriever. Or if you don’t care who shoots the ducks, so long as your dog gets to fetch them. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Christy Sweigart as Communications Intern
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Christy Sweigart as Communications Intern Delta Waterfowl is pleased to welcome Christy Sweigart to the organization as its summer 2021 communications intern. Sweigart will write media releases promoting Delta’s mission, [...]
Meet Our Newest Duck Species
Meet Our Newest Duck Species The Mexican duck officially has been reclassified as distinct from the mallard Amidst everything else that happened last year, North America quietly gained a new duck species in [...]
Delta’s University Hunting Program Accepting Enrollments for 2021
Delta’s University Hunting Program Accepting Enrollments for 2021 By Bill Miller / Delta Waterfowl With college and university students soon eyeing the conclusion of spring semesters, they can look forward to the Delta [...]
Social Media Bullies Can Stunt Hunter Recruitment
Social Media Bullies Can Stunt Hunter Recruitment By Kyle Wintersteen / Delta Waterfowl A few years ago, the teenage daughter of a family friend killed the third-largest non-typical whitetail buck — and the [...]
No Crossing, No Clients
No Crossing, No Clients Canadian waterfowl outfitters and guides suffer because of Covid-19 border closures About 20,000 Americans visit Canada to hunt waterfowl each fall, but that didn’t happen in 2020. Because of [...]
2020 September Teal Season ‘Pretty Epic’-More Ducks Over Your Decoys
2020 September Teal Season ‘Pretty Epic’-More Ducks Over Your Decoys Steve Biggers has never experienced an early teal season quite like 2020 during his 35 years as a waterfowl outfitter. “This was [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Fall Issue Forecasts Fall Flight, Delivers Mentoring Advice
Delta Waterfowl’s Fall Issue Forecasts Fall Flight, Delivers Mentoring Advice The Fall Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine provides a must-read story for every North American waterfowler: the 2020 Flight Forecast. Every species … [...]
Delaware Artist Wins Federal Duck Stamp Contest
Delaware Artist Wins Federal Duck Stamp Contest The acrylic painting of a lesser scaup (bluebill) drake by Richard Clifton of Milford, Delaware, was selected from 138 entries as the winner of the [...]
2020 Goose Outlook: Honkers and Specks Thriving
2020 Goose Outlook: Honkers and Specks Thriving If hunting giant Canada geese is your favorite fall activity, it might be advisable to buy a couple extra boxes of magnum steel shot and [...]
Delta Waterfowl Short Film Reveals the Making of a New Duck Hunter
Delta Waterfowl Short Film Reveals the Making of a New Duck Hunter Passage is a heartwarming journey in which young adult Hayden Wiatrek expresses interest in waterfowling, and soon finds himself pitching decoys [...]
USFWS Report: U.S. Duck Hunter Numbers, Duck Harvest Decreased in 2019-2020
USFWS Report: U.S. Duck Hunter Numbers, Duck Harvest Decreased in 2019-2020 How many Americans went waterfowling last season, what states shot the most ducks and what species were most frequently harvested? All [...]
Delta Waterfowl Staffer’s Dog is an HRC Champion
Delta Waterfowl Staffer’s Dog is an HRC Champion On a warm and clear August afternoon, long-time Delta staffer John Devney prepared to direct his black Lab, Taig, to one last duck during [...]
Delta’s Brice to Serve on Hunting Leadership Panel
Delta’s Brice to Serve on Hunting Leadership Panel Joel Brice has been appointed to the Hunting Wire Voice of Leadership Panel. Brice, vice president of waterfowl and hunter recruitment programs for Delta Waterfowl, [...]
Fall Flight 2020 Outlook
Fall Flight 2020 Outlook Will more ducks head south this fall than last season? Delta’s Dr. Frank Rohwer and Matt Chouinard assess 2020’s habitat conditions and duck production in the all-important prairie pothole [...]
Buy a Duck Stamp, Win a Classic Waterfowl Book!
Buy a Duck Stamp, Win a Classic Waterfowl Book! It’s that time of year once again! As we get closer to opening day of duck season in many parts of the country, [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s 2020 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day, University Hunting Program
Delta Waterfowl’s 2020 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day, University Hunting Program Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program arose in response to a brewing crisis: Today, up to 70 percent of wildlife management students [...]
Habitat and Conditions Update
Habitat and Conditions Update Has it been a good year for duck production? Delta’s Matt Chouinard and Dr. Frank Rohwer provide analysis of current breeding-duck habitat conditions.
North Dakota Survey: Ducks Up 18 Percent
North Dakota Survey: Ducks Up 18 Percent Good news, waterfowlers: The North Dakota Game and Fish Department’s spring survey indicates a breeding population of 4 million ducks — an 18 percent increase [...]
Delta Re-Doubles Efforts to Keep You Connected
Delta Re-Doubles Efforts to Keep You Connected During this unprecedented time of isolation, Delta Waterfowl is increasing communication to keep you in the loop on its never-ending work on duck production, habitat conservation, [...]
Exciting Times! First Ever “Dollars For Ducks” Delta National Online Auction
Exciting Times! First Ever “Dollars For Ducks” Delta National Online Auction Delta Waterfowl is excited to announce its first-ever national auction event with silent bidding beginning Monday, May 25 and including an action-packed, [...]
Survey Cancelled — Will It Affect 2021 Hunting Regs?
Survey Cancelled — Will It Affect 2021 Hunting Regs? Delta president Dr. Frank Rohwer weighs in on what the cancellation of the Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey means for hunting regulations. [...]
Seeking Solutions for Eastern Mallards
Seeking Solutions for Eastern Mallards Groundbreaking Delta Waterfowl research aims to boost Atlantic Flyway populations Whether coasting on cupped wings above Seneca Lake, the Susquehanna River or Back Bay, a sunlit flock of [...]
Federal Duck Stamp Contest Will Celebrate Conservation Efforts of Waterfowl Hunters
Federal Duck Stamp Contest Will Celebrate Conservation Efforts of Waterfowl Hunters The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is celebrating the conservation achievements of waterfowl hunters with changes to the Federal Duck Stamp contest. [...]
Announcing the Delta Duck Dog Calendar and Photo Contest
Announcing the Delta Duck Dog Calendar and Photo Contest Eukanuba extends COVID-19 support to Delta’s Research and Education programs with exciting new partnership Late spring and early summer are when it all [...]
Breaking News: USFWS Cancels Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey
Breaking News: USFWS Cancels Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey For the first time since 1955, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Canadian Wildlife Service will not conduct the Waterfowl Breeding [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s “Working Wetlands” Rolls Out Across the Prairie Pothole States
Delta Waterfowl's "Working Wetlands" Rolls Out Across the Prairie Pothole States Today it’s real. In this video, Delta Waterfowl senior vice president John Devney explains that for seven years, The Duck Hunters [...]
2020 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature Pintails
2020 Canadian Duck Stamp to Feature Pintails © Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, 2020 The 2020 Canadian Wildlife [...]
USFWS Proposes Liberal Frameworks for 2020-2021 Waterfowl Season
USFWS Proposes Liberal Frameworks for 2020-2021 Waterfowl Season By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Great news: Under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposed 2020-2021 Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations, U.S. waterfowlers [...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Delta Waterfowl’s HunteR3, Duck Production Efforts
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Delta Waterfowl’s HunteR3, Duck Production Efforts A pair of grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada will boost Delta Waterfowl’s duck production and HunteR3 recruitment and advocacy programs throughout [...]
Lower Mississippi Flyway Dabbler Tracking Project
Lower Mississippi Flyway Dabbler Tracking Project Delta Waterfowl is attaching backpack transmitters to Mississippi Flyway mallards, wigeon, gadwalls and green-winged teal, to better understand the migration and wintering grounds habits of dabbling ducks. [...]
Spring Issue Highlights Delta’s Eastern Mallard Research, Small Wetland Conservation
Spring Issue Highlights Delta’s Eastern Mallard Research, Small Wetland Conservation Spring is on the horizon, which means one thing at The Duck Hunters Organization: It’s time to make some ducks! Yet while Delta [...]
John Mesh Memorial Scholarship Supports Delta’s University Hunting Program
John Mesh Memorial Scholarship Supports Delta’s University Hunting Program In October 2015, it’s a safe bet Kansas City firefighter John Mesh was looking forward to another duck hunting season shared with family [...]
USFWS Proposes Changes to Duck Stamp ‘to Celebrate Hunters’
USFWS Proposes Changes to Duck Stamp ‘to Celebrate Hunters’ Paul Wait/Delta Waterfowl The Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, commonly known as the Duck Stamp, was founded by concerned hunters [...]
Sec. Bernhardt: ‘More Access to Hunting and Fishing to Come’
Sec. Bernhardt: ‘More Access to Hunting and Fishing to Come’ Sec. David Bernhardt, right, of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior talks about hunter recruitment and access with Paul Wait of Delta Waterfowl [...]
Webfoot Outdoors of Clayton, NY Hosts Successful Delta Waterfowl University Hunt
Webfoot Outdoors of Clayton, NY Hosts Successful Delta Waterfowl University Hunt Seven wildlife sciences students from State University of New York ESF (Environmental Science & Forestry) recently culminated their introduction to waterfowl [...]
Winter Issue Highlights Delta’s Defense of Hunter Access, Details Public Land Strategies
Winter Issue Highlights Delta’s Defense of Hunter Access, Details Public Land Strategies As The Duck Hunters Organization, Delta Waterfowl works passionately to protect and expand access to quality duck hunting. In the Winter [...]
Alabama Artist Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition
Alabama Artist Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition Eddie LeRoy has won the 2019 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition winner with his painting of a pair of perched black-bellied whistling ducks. The artist [...]
Shotgun Formation
Shotgun Formation When he’s not leading his team to touchdowns, NFL quarterback Carson Wentz goes duck hunting By Kyle Wintersteen He’s arguably the best-known duck hunter in North America without a scraggly beard. [...]
Fall Issue Explores Hunter Recruitment, Forecasts Fall Flight
Fall Issue Explores Hunter Recruitment, Forecasts Fall Flight “Take a kid hunting.” It’s a slogan we’ve all heard numerous times — one many of us live by — but is the youth-driven approach [...]
2019 Fall Flight
2019 Fall Flight John Devney and Matt Chouinard of Delta Waterfowl explain how prolonged wet conditions in the Eastern Dakotas this year will boost the fall flight.
The Pond Count: A Tale of Two Countries
The Pond Count: A Tale of Two Countries Delta staff discuss the impact of a very wet U.S. prairie and very dry Canadian breeding grounds on this year’s survey results. [...]
Eastern Survey Area Reveals Mixed Results
Eastern Survey Area Reveals Mixed Results The Waterfowl Population Status Report’s eastern survey area is a key fall-flight indicator for Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers. Conducted jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service [...]
Goose Seasons Stacking Up Nicely
Goose Seasons Stacking Up Nicely Goose hunters should have a decent season ahead, based on population data found in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2019 Waterfowl Population Status Report. It [...]
We Hunt the Fall Flight
We Hunt the Fall Flight The number of young ducks migrating south is critical to hunter success By John Devney For decades, hunters have greatly anticipated the release of the U.S. [...]
Historic Sandhill Crane Season on Deck for Alabama
Historic Sandhill Crane Season on Deck for Alabama For the first time in more than 100 years, Alabama will allow the legal harvest of sandhill cranes this winter. The Alabama Wildlife [...]
Delta Helps Save Hunting on Ontario’s Gravelly Bay
Delta Helps Save Hunting on Ontario’s Gravelly Bay Ever heard the expression about city folks moving to the countryside and complaining about the cow patties? That in a nutshell is what [...]
Alberta Lowers Waterfowl Hunting Age to 10 Years Old
Alberta Lowers Waterfowl Hunting Age to 10 Years Old With the 2019-20 waterfowl season just weeks away, the new Alberta hunting regulations reveal the legal hunting age to hunt game birds [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s 2019 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day
Delta Waterfowl’s 2019 Hunt Annual Celebrates Opening Day What’s your favorite sign that duck season is around the corner? The subtle shortening of days, or that first cool breeze on your [...]
Delta Waterfowl Announces 2019 Volunteer of the Year Finalists
Delta Waterfowl Announces 2019 Volunteer of the Year Finalists Delta Waterfowl could not exist without the devoted volunteers who support the organization at every level. More than 4,000 men and women [...]
North Dakota, Wisconsin, California Spring Surveys Show Promising Conditions for Ducks and Geese
North Dakota, Wisconsin, California Spring Surveys Show Promising Conditions for Ducks and Geese By Bill Miller Waterfowl hunting gear catalogs have begun to arrive in mailboxes, and those decoys in the [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Modernization of Canada’s Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Modernization of Canada’s Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations Canada is updating its migratory game bird regulations to make it easier to be a waterfowl hunter. The Canadian Wildlife Service [...]
Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs
Summer Issue Celebrates Duck Dogs If you’re a member of The Duck Hunters Organization, then a special “Duck Dogs” edition of Delta Waterfowl magazine will arrive soon! If you’d sooner stay home than [...]
Delta Waterfowl 2019 Research Report
2019 Research Report The leader in waterfowl research, Delta’s 2019 projects are headlined by an Atlantic Flyway mallard study, dabbling duck tracking and drone work.
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Hunter Recruitment, Hen Houses
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Hunter Recruitment, Hen Houses A pair of grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada are helping Delta Waterfowl boost hunter recruitment across Canada, while also maintaining the organization’s [...]
Delta Waterfowl Awarded $100,000 Grant for Hen Houses in Manitoba
Delta Waterfowl Awarded $100,000 Grant for Hen Houses in Manitoba Delta Waterfowl Hen Houses are proven duck production tools that add mallards to the fall flight. A large grant from [...]
2019 Canadian Duck Stamp Features Canvasbacks
2019 Canadian Duck Stamp Features Canvasbacks A trio of regal canvasbacks painted by Claude Thivierge will grace the 2019 Canadian Wildlife Habitat and Conservation Stamp and Print. A panel of judges [...]
Spring Issue Highlights Snow Geese, Nesting Ducks
Spring Issue Highlights Snow Geese, Nesting Ducks She sits silently in the grass, huddled atop a dozen cream-colored eggs. Not far away, the keen nose of a female red fox sniffs the [...]
Sunday Hunting Bills Advance in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut
Sunday Hunting Bills Advance in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Connecticut Measures to end Sunday hunting prohibitions are on the march in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Connecticut. Pennsylvania On Feb. 5, the Pennsylvania Senate Game [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director for Ontario
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director for Ontario WINNIPEG — Blake Schmirler is Delta Waterfowl’s new regional events director for Ontario. Schmirler, 34, is a passionate, life-long waterfowl hunter who has [...]
Delta Waterfowl Hires Burns as Development Director
Delta Waterfowl Hires Burns as Development Director Delta Waterfowl has hired Todd Burns as development director for the Midwest region, as the organization continues to grow strong support for its conservation, [...]
2018 Year in Review
2018 Year in Review Your support made 2018 a standout year for Delta’s mission to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting.
2018 Farm Bill Provides Numerous Benefits for Ducks and Duck Hunters
2018 Farm Bill Provides Numerous Benefits for Ducks and Duck Hunters Highlights include conservation of key breeding duck habitat, increased CRP acreage, additional wintering waterfowl habitat and more money for hunting [...]
Winter Issue Celebrates Late-Season Hunting, Delta’s Conservation Legacy
Winter Issue Celebrates Late-Season Hunting, Delta’s Conservation Legacy Icy weather has arrived, mallards have begun pouring into the mid- and southern United States, and the Winter Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine has [...]
Atlantic Flyway Goose Seasons Shortened, Mallard Limits Reduced for 2019-2020
Atlantic Flyway Goose Seasons Shortened, Mallard Limits Reduced for 2019-2020 Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers in the United States will have reduced bag limits on geese and mallards during the 2019-2020 season. The [...]
Delta Restores, Expands Hunting Access at Prime Kansas Location
Delta Restores, Expands Hunting Access at Prime Kansas Location Wichita-area waterfowlers have new opportunities this season thanks to Delta staff and volunteers By Kyle Wintersteen Delta Waterfowl is unrivaled in its [...]
Minnesota Artist Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition
Minnesota Artist Wins Federal Duck Stamp Competition Scot Storm has won the 2018 Federal Duck Stamp Art Competition with an acrylic painting of a wood duck. The talented wildlife artist from [...]
Fall Issue Celebrates Delta Waterfowl’s Legacy Property, Forecasts Fall Flight
Fall Issue Celebrates Delta Waterfowl’s Legacy Property, Forecasts Fall Flight Manitoba’s sprawling, 40,000-acre Delta Marsh is hallowed ground. Tens of thousands of migrating ducks stage there each October, and it’s where Delta [...]
Ducks Decline in Eastern Survey Area
Ducks Decline in Eastern Survey Area The Waterfowl Population Status Report’s eastern survey area is a key fall-flight indicator for Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers. Conducted jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife [...]
Goose Hunting Outlook Remains Very Good
Goose Hunting Outlook Remains Very Good Geese remain abundant, and average production this spring should lead to a strong fall flight for most species, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife [...]
2018 Duck Survey Numbers Released!
2018 Duck Survey Numbers Released! North America’s spring duck population declined, but most species remain above long-term averages, according to the 2018 Waterfowl Population Status Report. The annual survey, conducted [...]
Increased Black Duck Limits, Longer Dove Season Among Changes to Canada Hunting Regulations
Increased Black Duck Limits, Longer Dove Season Among Changes to Canada Hunting Regulations Migratory bird hunters will be afforded increased opportunities in Canada this season as a result of several alterations [...]
Must Read: Hunt Annual Focuses on Gear, Travel, Hunt Tips
Must Read: Hunt Annual Focuses on Gear, Travel, Hunt Tips Are you all geared up for waterfowl season? Have your hunting trips planned? Even if you’re loaded up and ready for the [...]
Delta Saves Historic Hunting Area
Delta Saves Historic Hunting Area Waterfowlers nearly lost access to a key section of the Susquehanna Flats By Kyle Wintersteen Delta Waterfowl is The Duck Hunters Organization — your voice and [...]
Mallards Increase in California, Wisconsin and Minnesota
Mallards Increase in California, Wisconsin and Minnesota With the season just weeks away, waterfowlers everywhere are anticipating release of the 2018 USFWS Waterfowl Breeding Duck Population and Habitat Survey, expected next [...]
Breeding Duck Numbers, Pond Count Down in North Dakota Spring Survey
Breeding Duck Numbers, Pond Count Down in North Dakota Spring Survey Spring breeding duck numbers in North Dakota are lower than last year, according to the North Dakota Game and Fish [...]
Senate Ag Committee Advances 2018 Farm Bill
Senate Ag Committee Advances 2018 Farm Bill Legislation contains key Delta Waterfowl conservation provisions that benefit ducks and duck hunters The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed their [...]
Summer Issue Highlights Delta’s Voice for Duck Hunters, Local Impact
Summer Issue Highlights Delta’s Voice for Duck Hunters, Local Impact It seems unthinkable that duck hunting could come under threat at the famed Susquehanna Flats, but that’s exactly what happened last year, [...]
Wood Ducks Featured on 2018 Canadian Duck Stamp
Wood Ducks Featured on 2018 Canadian Duck Stamp A colorful, beautifully detailed trio of wood ducks resting on a tree trunk during a foggy morning will grace the 34th Canadian Wildlife [...]
Duck Stamp Contest to Celebrate Hunters
Duck Stamp Contest to Celebrate Hunters The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced this week that the theme of the 2019-2020 Federal Duck Stamp is “Celebrating our waterfowl hunting heritage.” All entrants [...]
Go Airborne with Delta’s Predator Management Guru
Go Airborne with Delta’s Predator Management Guru Get an inside look at how Mike Buxton, waterfowl programs manager for Delta Waterfowl, uses aerial surveys to help select the best Predator Management sites for [...]
On the Air: Track the Migration of Delta’s Radio Ringnecks
On the Air: Track the Migration of Delta’s Radio Ringnecks Why is Delta Waterfowl studying ringnecks? We simply don’t know much about them. Delta’s ring-necked duck project is groundbreaking for several reasons. [...]
Canada Proposes Increased Fees for Duck Stamps, Migratory Bird Permits
Canada Proposes Increased Fees for Duck Stamps, Migratory Bird Permits By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Under a proposal by the Canadian Wildlife Service, the price of the Migratory Game Bird Hunting Permit and [...]
Spring Issue Highlights Ring-necked Duck Research, Snow Goose Hunting
Spring Issue Highlights Ring-necked Duck Research, Snow Goose Hunting Ring-necked ducks are the most commonly bagged diving species in the United States, and yet very little is known about them. Where do they [...]
Getting the Most Out of Predator Management
Getting the Most Out of Predator Management by Mike Buxton Delta Waterfowl has conducted numerous studies over the past 24 years to examine the effects of Predator Management on duck production. [...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Boosts Hen House Program
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Boosts Hen House Program A generous grant from WHC will maintain hundreds of Delta’s mallard-producing Hen Houses. Soon, scores of ducks will arrive on the breeding grounds in [...]
The Next Farm Bill
The Next Farm Bill Delta Waterfowl is working with Congress on behalf of ducks and duck hunters By John Devney You might wonder why you will hear so much chatter from [...]
Winter Issue Highlights Mallard Hunting, Wetland Conservation
Winter Issue Highlights Mallard Hunting, Wetland Conservation The mallard migration will soon peak across the mid- and southern United States, but a big flight of greenheads is no guarantee of success. These [...]
Another U.S. Duck Stamp Contest, Another Hautman Win
Another U.S. Duck Stamp Contest, Another Hautman Win Mallards will grace the 2018-2019 Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Robert Hautman, of the talented trio of wildlife artist brothers from Minnesota, won the [...]
Fall Issue Celebrates Canvasback Hunting and Drone Research
Fall Issue Celebrates Canvasback Hunting and Drone Research To study ducks, you first have to locate their nests. And for over-water nesters such as canvasbacks, redheads and ring-necked ducks, that’s an especially [...]
Delta Volunteers Rescue Hurricane Harvey Victims
Delta Volunteers Rescue Hurricane Harvey Victims By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Kyle Vecsey clutched the familiar grip of his surface-drive outboard, reading the water for changes in currents and subtle signs [...]
USFWS Recommends Liberal Frameworks for 2018-2019 Season
USFWS Recommends Liberal Frameworks for 2018-2019 Season Great news, pintail hunters: Although U.S. hunters will be restricted to one pintail daily for the current 2017-2018 season, the pintail limit likely will [...]
The Pintail Problem
The Pintail Problem Daily bag limits have dropped to one for pintails in the United States this season. In a Special Report, read what Delta Waterfowl is doing to help pintail populations, [...]
U.S. Duck Hunter Numbers, Waterfowl Harvest Increased in 2016-2017
U.S. Duck Hunter Numbers, Waterfowl Harvest Increased in 2016-2017 By Kyle Wintersteen Which states harvested the most ducks, what species appeared most frequently on hunters’ straps and how many Americans went [...]
2017 Goose Hunting Outlook
2017 Goose Hunting Outlook By Paul Wait When the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service releases its annual Waterfowl Population Status report, the total number of ducks, as well as the species [...]
Eastern Survey Area Reveals Mixed Results
Eastern Survey Area Reveals Mixed Results For Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers, there’s no better barometer for the fall flight than the eastern survey area. Conducted jointly by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife [...]
Duck Numbers are Fifth-Highest on Record
Duck Numbers are Fifth-Highest on Record By Kyle Wintersteen Another strong fall flight is ready to wing south. The 2017 Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey puts the spring duck population [...]
Delta’s 2017 Hunt Annual is Essential Reading for Waterfowl Hunters
Delta’s 2017 Hunt Annual is Essential Reading for Waterfowl Hunters Your favorite time of the year (ours too) is fast approaching. Duck and goose broods are growing fast, and the birds soon [...]
Delta Waterfowl Hires Regional Director for Eastern Canada
Delta Waterfowl Hires Regional Director for Eastern Canada WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Delta Waterfowl welcomes John Clements as regional events director for Eastern Canada. Clements, 58, will work with chapters in Quebec, New [...]
Expansion of Sunday Hunting in North Carolina Signed Into Law
Expansion of Sunday Hunting in North Carolina Signed Into Law Delta Waterfowl praises North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper for signing House Bill 559 into law, which greatly expands Sunday hunting opportunities [...]
Readers Respond to “Looming Crisis”
Readers Respond to “Looming Crisis” “Looming Crisis,” a Special Report in the Spring Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine about declining hunter numbers, generated more letters than we had space to print [...]
Delta Waterfowl Editor Wins Award
Delta Waterfowl Editor Wins Award Paul Wait, editor and publisher of Delta Waterfowl magazine, has won a Professional Outdoor Media Association 2017 Pinnacle Award for an article that appeared in Delta’s 2016 [...]
Summer Issue Delves Into ‘The Pintail Problem’
Summer Issue Delves Into ‘The Pintail Problem’ If you haven’t heard, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has decreased the bag limit for pintails to one daily in all four flyways for [...]
Hen House Supersite Overflowing with Mallards
Hen House Supersite Overflowing with Mallards By Paul Wait If you were a hen mallard looking for a nice rental place last spring near Colonsay, Saskatchewan, to lay your eggs, you [...]
USGS Moves to Online-Only Band Reports
USGS Moves to Online-Only Band Reports This season, U.S. waterfowlers fortunate enough to bag a banded duck or goose must go online to report their birds. Starting July 2, the USGS [...]
Delta’s Duck-Seeking Drones in Action
Delta’s Duck-Seeking Drones in Action Can drones be used to more efficiently locate nesting canvasbacks and mallards? That’s the question Delta researchers are exploring in 2017, building on the drones’ exciting potential documented [...]
Alaska Reopens Hunting for Emperor Geese
Alaska Reopens Hunting for Emperor Geese The species has been protected from harvest since 1987 By Paul Wait Alaskan waterfowl hunters will have a chance this fall to take Emperor geese [...]
New Fundraising Event a Rousing Success
New Fundraising Event a Rousing Success Greater Detroit Conservation Gala draws more than 300 people The ballroom of the Royal Park Hotel was buzzing April 6, as an enthusiastic crowd [...]
Canada Geese Featured on 2017 Canadian Conservation Stamp
Canada Geese Featured on 2017 Canadian Conservation Stamp A pair of Canada geese loafing peacefully at the water’s edge will grace the 2017 Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Print. The [...]
Special Report: Looming Crisis
Special Report: Looming Crisis Given the interest Delta Waterfowl has received in our Spring Issue’s Special Report, “Looming Crisis: How Declining Waterfowl Hunter Numbers Threaten Our Future,” we have made the story [...]
Spring Issue Examines Looming Crisis: Declining Waterfowl Hunter Numbers
Spring Issue Examines Looming Crisis: Declining Waterfowl Hunter Numbers We need more waterfowl hunters — and so do the ducks. A Special Report in the Spring Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine explores [...]
Portage Youth Hunt Celebrates Minimum Age Reduction
Portage Youth Hunt Celebrates Minimum Age Reduction Last year, Manitoba lowered its age requirement for hunting from 12 to 10 years old. As a result, 10-year-olds took part in Delta Waterfowl’s [...]
Early Teal Seasons to Continue in 2017 for Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa
Early Teal Seasons to Continue in 2017 for Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa By Paul Wait The experimental September teal season hunters in Wisconsin, Michigan and Iowa have enjoyed for the past [...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Adds Hen Houses
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Adds Hen Houses By Paul Wait Even though the prairie pothole region — North America’s “duck factory” — is buried under a thick sheet of ice and [...]
Breaking News: Pintail Limit to Drop to 1 Daily, Black Ducks to Increase to 2 Daily
Breaking News: Pintail Limit to Drop to 1 Daily, Black Ducks to Increase to 2 Daily By Kyle Wintersteen, Managing Editor Based on spring 2016 breeding population surveys, hunter harvest estimates [...]
Canada Goose Found Nesting in December
Canada Goose Found Nesting in December By Kyle Wintersteen When a report came in on December 3, 2016, indicating that a Canada goose was sitting on a nest in downtown Winnipeg, [...]
Linking Waterfowl Conservation Efforts Across Oceans
Linking Waterfowl Conservation Efforts Across Oceans By David McNabb Field & Game Australia, general manager The world, as they say, is a is small place but the waterfowl world is even smaller. [...]
Delta CEO Shares Conservation Insights in Australia
Delta CEO Shares Conservation Insights in Australia Dr. Scott Petrie has a newfound appreciation for the freedoms waterfowl hunters have in North America. Petrie, Delta’s chief executive officer, recently returned from Australia, where [...]
Minnesota Artist Wins 2016 Duck Stamp Contest
Minnesota Artist Wins 2016 Duck Stamp Contest A stunning trio of Canada geese in flight by Chaska, Minnesota, artist James Hautman will grace the 2017-2018 Duck Stamp. Hautman’s acrylic painting was selected [...]
Alberta Camp Inspires Future Fowlers
Alberta Camp Inspires Future Fowlers A yellow Lab and more than a dozen kids — aspiring duck hunters attending a youth waterfowl camp co-managed by Delta Waterfowl — turned their backs as [...]
Get Great Gear and Help Delta Make Ducks
Get Great Gear and Help Delta Make Ducks Buy Your Delta Gear Today! Duck hunters don’t compromise when it comes to gear. We want a layout blind that’s low and stealthy, [...]
Attention Goose Hunters
Attention Goose Hunters Goose populations remain abundant, and average production this spring should lead to a strong fall flight, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s 2016 Waterfowl Population Status report. [...]