Press Releases
Legislative Study Committee Recommends Sandhill Crane Hunting Season in Wisconsin
Legislative Study Committee Recommends Sandhill Crane Hunting Season in Wisconsin Wisconsinite Paul Wait of Delta Waterfowl served on 12-member panel to examine management options and craft legislation to establish a hunt BISMARCK, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Disappointed in Gov. Newsom’s Veto of Wetlands Conservation Bill
Delta Waterfowl Disappointed in Gov. Newsom’s Veto of Wetlands Conservation Bill AB 828 would have improved access to groundwater for managing wetland habitat in California BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — California Gov. Gavin [...]
Delta Congratulates Adam Grimm on 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest Win
Delta Congratulates Adam Grimm on 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest Win Judges at the 2024 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest hold the winning artwork. Image provided courtesy of the Bruce Museum, [...]
Manitoba’s Shallow Wetlands Incentive Program a Success for Ducks and Farmers
Manitoba’s Shallow Wetlands Incentive Program a Success for Ducks and Farmers Delta Waterfowl-inspired habitat conservation initiative aims to keep at-risk wetlands producing ducks throughout prairie Canada WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Charles Bertram has [...]
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Estimates 33.99 Million Ducks, Up 5% From 2023
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Estimates 33.99 Million Ducks, Up 5% From 2023 Mallards, wigeon, green-winged teal, and scaup post increases; Pintail bag limit for 2025-2026 season will increase to 3 daily [...]
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 Honors Top Chapter Leaders
Delta Waterfowl Honors Top Chapter Leaders Trimble, Rowlings named Volunteers of the Year for outstanding service to The Duck Hunters Organization BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Porter Trimble of Deville, Louisiana, and Murray [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO ‘Exceeds All Expectations’ in Louisiana
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO ‘Exceeds All Expectations’ in Louisiana More than 23,000 people attended Delta’s third-annual international event in Baton Rouge BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — It was a grand celebration of [...]
CDC Simplifies New Requirements for Importing Dogs from Low-Risk Rabies Countries
CDC Simplifies New Requirements for Importing Dogs from Low-Risk Rabies Countries Though requiring fewer documents, the regulations still require hunters traveling with dogs to take additional actions over previous seasons BISMARCK, NORTH [...]
Delta Waterfowl Represented on Wisconsin Legislative Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes
Delta Waterfowl Represented on Wisconsin Legislative Study Committee on Sandhill Cranes Wisconsinite Paul Wait of Delta selected to serve on 12-member panel to examine management options and potential legislation BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA [...]
Delta Waterfowl Appoints George Freeman Chairman of the Board
Delta Waterfowl Appoints George Freeman Chairman of the Board BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — George C. Freeman III of Richmond, Virginia, will become Delta Waterfowl’s new chairman of the board on July 1. [...]
North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Decrease in Breeding Ducks, ‘Fair’ Wetland Conditions
North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Decrease in Breeding Ducks, ‘Fair’ Wetland Conditions For immediate release June 13, 2024 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The number of breeding ducks that settled in North Dakota [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Podcast Studio is Presented by MOJO Outdoors
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Expo Podcast Studio is Presented by MOJO Outdoors “Voice of the Duck Hunter” returns in-person to deliver entertaining and informative segments from Raising Cane’s River Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Signing of Law to Allow Sunday Waterfowl Hunting in Delaware
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Signing of Law to Allow Sunday Waterfowl Hunting in Delaware Measure expands the opportunity to hunt ducks, geese, and other game birds to seven days a week For immediate [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Showcase Decoy Carving and Louisiana Hunting Heritage
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Showcase Decoy Carving and Louisiana Hunting Heritage Featured waterfowl artisans Dale Bordelon and Pat Gregory will share tips and techniques July 26-28 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana [...]
Delta Waterfowl Lucky Duck Dog Exclusive Kennel to Fund Duck Production
Delta Waterfowl and Lucky Duck Collaborate on Exclusive Kennel to Fund Duck Production 10% of sale proceeds go directly to The Duck Hunters Organization For immediate release May 10, 2024 Delta [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expands Predator Management to Produce More Ducks
Delta Waterfowl Expands Predator Management to Produce More Ducks The Duck Hunters Organization conducts annual field work in the prairie pothole region during nesting season For immediate release May 7, 2024 BISMARCK, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Progress on U.S. Farm Bill
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Progress on U.S. Farm Bill Legislation contains key measures to conserve critical waterfowl habitat and to provide public access to hunting grounds For immediate release May 2, 2024 [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Removal of Sunday Hunting Ban on Prince Edward Island
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Removal of Sunday Hunting Ban on Prince Edward Island Weekend waterfowling opportunity doubles for Islanders, who will gain 18 more days to hunt ducks and geese this season [...]
Delta Waterfowl and Copley Fine Art Auctions Announce the Sale of the George Secor Decoy Collection
Delta Waterfowl and Copley Fine Art Auctions Announce the Sale of the George Secor Decoy Collection Proceeds from the auction to be donated to benefit Delta’s conservation programs For immediate release [...]
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 [...]
Delta Waterfowl Supports Seven-Day Hunting in Prince Edward Island
Delta Waterfowl Supports Seven-Day Hunting in Prince Edward Island Removing the antiquated regulation restriction could double opportunity for days afield for many Prince Edward Island waterfowlers For immediate release January 19, 2024 PRINCE [...]
Delta-supported Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes U.S. House
Delta-supported Duck Stamp Modernization Act Passes U.S. House Passed by a unanimous voice vote, H.R. 2872 would allow the use of electronic Federal Duck Stamps for the duration of waterfowl seasons For [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates a ‘Big Win’ for Hunting Access
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates a ‘Big Win’ for Hunting Access U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reinstates waterfowl hunting at a popular National Wildlife Refuge For immediate release September 5, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Manager of Government Affairs
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Manager of Government Affairs Christopher Hoon joins the fight for ducks and duck hunters on the west coast For immediate release August 23, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — [...]
Delta Waterfowl Names Chapter Leaders from Louisiana and Ontario as 2022-2023 Volunteers of the Year
Delta Waterfowl Names Chapter Leaders from Louisiana and Ontario as 2022-2023 Volunteers of the Year For immediate release August 15, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The late Brandon Broussard of Abbeville, Louisiana, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Regional Director to Bolster Support of Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan Chapters
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Regional Director to Bolster Support of Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan Chapters The Duck Hunters Organization brings on Nathan Fields of Indiana as latest RD For immediate release August 14, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Hires Two New Regional Directors in Texas
Delta Waterfowl Hires Two New Regional Directors in Texas Ben Woolley and Ryan Watson join the organization to aid in the success of local Delta chapters BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA— Recent additions to [...]
Delta Waterfowl Presents Partners in Conservation Award to Paul Peditto and the Maryland DNR
Delta Waterfowl Presents Partners in Conservation Award to Paul Peditto and the Maryland DNR Paul Peditto and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources were presented with Delta Waterfowl’s 2023 Partners in Conservation [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO a ‘Rousing Success’ in Little Rock, Arkansas
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO a ‘Rousing Success’ in Little Rock, Arkansas Second-annual event delights waterfowl hunters and more than 25,000 people from across North America For Immediate Release August 1, 2023 [...]
‘Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Weekend’ Officially Proclaimed in Little Rock, Arkansas
‘Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters Weekend’ Officially Proclaimed in Little Rock, Arkansas The Duck Hunters Organization’s annual expo returns to the Natural State on Friday For Immediate Release July 27, 2023 LITTLE ROCK, [...]
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Kick Off Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO this Weekend
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to Kick Off Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO this Weekend The governor will welcome all to Delta’s 2nd annual celebration of ducks and duck hunting For Immediate [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO Starts This Friday—Will You Be There?
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO Starts This Friday—Will You Be There? Excitement multiplies as The Duck Hunters Organization’s weekend of waterfowling festivities takes over Little Rock, Arkansas For Immediate Release July 25, [...]
Duck Hunters Stage at Delta EXPO Features Experts to Prepare You for Upcoming Season
Duck Hunters Stage at Delta EXPO Features Experts to Prepare You for Upcoming Season Presented by Benelli, this seminar stage has slated non-stop excitement for Little Rock attendees For Immediate Release July [...]
EXPO’s Delta Waterfowl Stage Showcases New Gear, Wild Game Cuisine, Million Duck Campaign, and More
EXPO’s Delta Waterfowl Stage Showcases New Gear, Wild Game Cuisine, Million Duck Campaign, and More BOSS Shotshells and First Lite proudly sponsor seminars on the EXPO’s Delta Waterfowl Stage For Immediate Release [...]
American Non-Resident Manitoba Waterfowl License Deadline is July 15
URGENT from Delta Waterfowl: American Non-Resident Manitoba Waterfowl License Deadline is July 15 All American waterfowlers wishing to hunt Manitoba this fall must apply before deadline. Delta offers guidelines to ease the online-only application [...]
Delta Duck Hunters EXPO Podcast Studio Sponsored by MOJO Outdoors
Delta Duck Hunters EXPO Podcast Studio Sponsored by MOJO Outdoors "Voice of the Duck Hunter" returns in-person to deliver entertaining and informative segments from the floor of the Duck Hunters EXPO exhibition thanks to [...]
Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions Update
Delta’s Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions Update as of May 31 Both the U.S. and Canadian sides of the prairies have seen a loss of moisture, California conditions remain unusually promising Conditions for [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Development Director in the Midwest
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Development Director in the Midwest Michael Coleman of St. Louis joins The Duck Hunters Organization, leveraging support for the future of waterfowl hunting For Immediate Release June 29, [...]
Duck Dog Stage at Delta Waterfowl EXPO Presented by Eukanuba and Lucky Duck
Duck Dog Stage at Delta Waterfowl EXPO Presented by Eukanuba and Lucky Duck Top experts to speak on training your retriever, hunting with multiple dogs, nutrition, and more at The Duck Hunters EXPO [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s HunteR3 and Duck Production Programs Receive Funding from Wildlife Habitat Canada
Delta Waterfowl’s HunteR3 and Duck Production Programs Receive Funding from Wildlife Habitat Canada A pair of grants will aid The Duck Hunters Organization as they expand upon the proven Hen House programs and hunter [...]
North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Wet Conditions, Slight Increase in Breeding Ducks
North Dakota Waterfowl Survey Shows Wet Conditions, Slight Increase in Breeding Ducks For Immediate Release June 8, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Extreme snowfall last winter across central and eastern North Dakota [...]
Grant Will Double Delta Waterfowl University Hunting Program’s Impact in Manitoba
Grant Will Double Delta Waterfowl University Hunting Program’s Impact in Manitoba Funds from the Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund support UHP students at five universities For Immediate Release June 5, 2023 [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Showcase Decoy Carving and Painting Demonstrations
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Showcase Decoy Carving and Painting Demonstrations Featured duck decoy makers Pat Gregory and Rick Pierce will share tips and techniques For Immediate Release May 30, 2023 [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Hen House Program Receives Grant from Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Delta Waterfowl’s Hen House Program Receives Grant from Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund The grant will support Delta’s Duck Production programs in Manitoba, benefitting hunters across Canada and the United States [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Development Directors
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Development Directors Impactful hires better position Delta’s major gift fundraising team to ensure support of the organization’s mission For Immediate Release May 16, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program is Flourishing for Wildlife Students
Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program is Flourishing for Wildlife Students For Immediate Release May 11, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta’s University Hunting Program, which had its genesis at Louisiana State University [...]
Delta Waterfowl Names Sean Stone Senior Director of Major Gifts
Delta Waterfowl Names Sean Stone Senior Director of Major Gifts New addition will ramp up fundraising and development efforts in Texas and western Gulf Coast For Immediate Release May 11, 2023 BISMARCK, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Signing of Maryland’s Historic Conservation Legislation
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Signing of Maryland’s Historic Conservation Legislation The new law promises major investments in waterfowl conservation and enhanced access to quality hunting. For Immediate Release May 09, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH [...]
The Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO Is Presented by Federal Ammunition
Duck hunters and conservationists will gather for a weekend of waterfowl, booked for July 28 to 30 in Little Rock, Arkansas. For Immediate Release May 03, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Federal [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Florida’s Passage of Constitutional Proposal Protecting the Right to Hunt and Fish
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Florida’s Passage of Constitutional Proposal Protecting the Right to Hunt and Fish After passing both chambers of the legislature, voters in Florida will have the final word on the proposal to [...]
Delta Waterfowl Callmakers Championship Features Three Main Tribute Divisions and a NEW Callmakers Choice Open Contest
Delta Waterfowl Callmakers Championship Features Three Main Tribute Divisions and a NEW Callmakers Choice Open Contest Judges have selected the TaylorMade Duck Call by legendary Arkansas callmaker as tribute call for The Duck Hunters [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Host First-Ever Delta Waterfowl Callmakers Championship Presented by Chêne Gear
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Host First-Ever Delta Waterfowl Callmakers Championship Presented by Chêne Gear Delta Waterfowl teams up with the World’s Championship Callmakers Contest to showcase callmakers at North America’s largest event [...]
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 [...]
Delta Waterfowl Praises Maryland Assembly’s Passage of Pro-conservation Omnibus
Delta Waterfowl Praises Maryland Assembly’s Passage of Pro-conservation Omnibus Maryland House Bill 983 and Senate Bill 327 promise major investments in waterfowl conservation and enhanced access to quality hunting. For Immediate Release March [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expands Predator Management Program in 2023 to Produce More Ducks
Delta Waterfowl Expands Predator Management Program in 2023 to Produce More Ducks The Duck Hunters Organization begins field work in advance of nesting season For Immediate Release March 17, 2023 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Eukanuba as ‘Official Dog Food Conservation Partner’
A longtime ‘Champion of Delta’ corporate sponsor, Eukanuba continues to boost the mission of The Duck Hunters Organization and to provide duck dogs with highest-quality nutrition. For Immediate Release February 24, 2023 BISMARCK, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Expands Hen House Program into South Dakota to Produce More Ducks
Delta Waterfowl Expands Hen House Program into South Dakota to Produce More Ducks The Duck Hunters Organization is adding more than 2,000 nest structures in key duck breeding areas this winter For [...]
Delta Waterfowl Joins Sporting Coalition in Challenging Oregon Firearm Ban
Delta Waterfowl Joins Sporting Coalition in Challenging Oregon Firearm Ban The Duck Hunters Organization has signed an amicus brief challenging the constitutionality of Measure 114—a threat to the future of lawful waterfowl hunting. [...]
Delta Waterfowl and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Sign MOU at 19th Annual NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit
Delta Waterfowl and Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation Sign MOU at 19th Annual NASC Sportsman-Legislator Summit Agreement between The Duck Hunters Organization and CSF strengthens the voice of waterfowlers in political arenas For immediate [...]
Delta Waterfowl Opposes Oregon’s Anti-hunting Ballot Measure
Delta Waterfowl Opposes Oregon’s Anti-hunting Ballot Measure The Duck Hunters Organization urges Oregon waterfowlers to make their voices heard on Ballot Measure 114—a threat to the future of hunting and hunter-funded conservation. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Writer Wins Award for History Book
Delta Waterfowl Writer Wins Award for History Book BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Paul Wait, senior manager of communications for Delta Waterfowl, received a pair of writing honors in the Association of Great Lakes [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s John Devney Reappointed to Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council
Delta Waterfowl’s John Devney Reappointed to Hunting and Wildlife Conservation Council NORTH DAKOTA — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the reappointment of John Devney, chief policy officer of Delta [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes The Grind Waterfowl TV’s Media Support of The Million Duck Campaign
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes The Grind Waterfowl TV's Media Support of The Million Duck Campaign BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA – As North America's waterfowlers prepare anxiously for opening day, Delta Waterfowl is pleased to announce [...]
Delta Waterfowl Promotes Miller to Communications Director
Delta Waterfowl Promotes Miller to Communications Director For immediate release September 20, 2022 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl has promoted a veteran outdoor communicator, experienced team manager, and lifelong waterfowl hunter to [...]
Delta Waterfowl Promotes Beckler to Chief Financial Officer
Delta Waterfowl Promotes Beckler to Chief Financial Officer For immediate release August 23, 2022 Tim Beckler will lead the strategic financial management of The Duck Hunters Organization BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The long-time [...]
2022 Duck Survey Numbers Released!
Annual Breeding Waterfowl Population Survey Returns, Estimates 34.2 Million Ducks May pond counts are 4% above the long-term average, which should lead to good duck production and a strong fall flight [...]
Womack Wins Cutdown Calling World Championship at Delta Waterfowl EXPO
Womack Wins Cutdown Calling World Championship at Delta Waterfowl EXPO For immediate release August 12, 2022 Alabama's Byron Womack claims prestigious title in field of 32 top competitors LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS — When [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Success of Chapters Across North America
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Success of Chapters Across North America For immediate release August 9, 2022 BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, Delta Waterfowl’s 305 chapters didn’t just achieve, they excelled. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Names Chapter Leaders from Texas and Newfoundland as 2022 Volunteers of the Year
Delta Waterfowl Names Chapter Leaders from Texas and Newfoundland as 2022 Volunteers of the Year For immediate release August 3, 2022 Inaugural event delights large, enthusiastic crowds of waterfowl hunters from throughout North [...]
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO a ‘big success’ in Little Rock, Arkansas
Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO a ‘big success’ in Little Rock, Arkansas For immediate release August 2, 2022 Inaugural event delights large, enthusiastic crowds of waterfowl hunters from throughout North America BISMARCK, NORTH [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Million Duck Campaign to Add 1 Million Ducks Annually
Delta Waterfowl’s Million Duck Campaign to Add 1 Million Ducks Annually For immediate release August 1, 2022 Bold new plan aims to maximize duck production and put more birds into every fall flight [...]
Excitement Builds for Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO in Less Than a Month
Excitement Builds for Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO in Less Than a Month For immediate release July 8, 2022 Tickets selling fast for the first-ever Delta Duck Hunters Expo July 29-31 Purchase Tickets [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Modernization of Canada’s Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Modernization of Canada’s Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations New rules simplify possession, transportation and gifting of migratory birds, and also allow youth to hunt waterfowl on free permits WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — [...]