Press Releases
Delta Waterfowl Forecasts a Strong Fall Duck Flight
Delta Waterfowl Forecasts a Strong Fall Duck Flight Excellent breeding conditions in the Dakotas and Manitoba helped produce an abundance of ducks, which should benefit hunters this season “Conditions were good in [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Signing of the Great American Outdoors Act
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Signing of the Great American Outdoors Act President Trump signs the landmark conservation-funding bill that invests in waterfowl habitat enhancements and quality duck hunting opportunities BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Manitoba’s Investment in Duck-Producing Wetlands
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Manitoba’s Investment in Duck-Producing Wetlands GROW, a program based directly on Delta’s incentive-based approach to habitat conservation, will protect critical wetlands within working agricultural lands. WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Delta Waterfowl [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act The Duck Hunters Organization urges President Trump to sign the landmark conservation-funding bill, which invests in waterfowl habitat enhancements and quality duck hunting [...]
Delta Waterfowl Helps Establish Sandhill Crane Season in Alberta
Delta Waterfowl Helps Establish Sandhill Crane Season in Alberta WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — A decade of advocacy by Delta Waterfowl has helped secure a historic opportunity for Alberta hunters: In September, the province [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Senate Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Senate Passage of the Great American Outdoors Act The landmark conservation-funding bill invests in waterfowl habitat enhancements and quality duck hunting opportunities BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Today the U.S. Senate [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Flambeau Outdoors as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Flambeau Outdoors as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Flambeau Outdoors, maker of waterfowl decoys, calls, and a wide range of other waterfowl hunting gear, has [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes HuntStand as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes HuntStand as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA – HuntStand, maker of a free comprehensive hunting app, has thrown its support behind The Duck Hunters Organization as [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Earth Day with Premiere of SITKA Gear Film ‘The Duck Queen of Plaquemines Parish’
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Earth Day with Premiere of SITKA Gear Film ‘The Duck Queen of Plaquemines Parish’ The Duck Hunters Organization has also renewed SITKA Gear as a “Champion of Delta” corporate partner [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s ‘Working Wetlands’ Makes Conservation History as Enrollments Open
Delta Waterfowl’s ‘Working Wetlands’ Makes Conservation History as Enrollments Open Using Delta’s successful Working Wetlands Program as a blueprint, the NRCS has launched the Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program BISMARCK, [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Federal Ammunition as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews Federal Ammunition as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA – Federal Ammunition, a leading innovator of shotshell technology for waterfowl hunting, has reconfirmed its support of The [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Benelli as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews Benelli as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Benelli, an industry-leading maker of high-quality shotguns, continues its strong support in 2020 as a ‘Champion of Delta’ [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Historic Expansion of Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges
Delta Waterfowl Applauds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Historic Expansion of Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl commends U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt and [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Carlson’s Choke Tubes as Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews Carlson’s Choke Tubes as Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Carlson’s Choke Tubes, a leading manufacturer of high-quality chokes and shotgun patterning technology, will continue its welcome support as a [...]
Remington Arms Continues as ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Remington Arms Continues as ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Remington Arms Company, an iconic manufacturer of firearms, ammunition and related accessories, has reaffirmed its support as a ‘Champion of [...]
New Brunswick Greatly Expands Sunday Hunting Opportunities
New Brunswick Greatly Expands Sunday Hunting Opportunities Starting this fall, New Brunswick waterfowl hunters will enjoy an extra nine Sundays to hunt thanks to the passage of legislation supported by Delta Waterfowl. [...]
Realtree Remains ‘Official Camo Conservation Partner’ of Delta Waterfowl
Realtree Remains ‘Official Camo Conservation Partner’ of Delta Waterfowl BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Realtree, the world’s leading camouflage company, continues its legacy of strong support for waterfowl conservation by renewing its corporate partnership [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds USDA for Opening Conservation Reserve Program Signups
Delta Waterfowl Applauds USDA for Opening Conservation Reserve Program Signups The Duck Hunters Organization hopes new CRP enrollments will benefit ducks and duck hunters BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture [...]
Delta Waterfowl Supports IMAX Film Highlighting the Importance of Prairie Pothole Wetlands
Delta Waterfowl Supports IMAX Film Highlighting the Importance of Prairie Pothole Wetlands BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation of Dundee, Illinois, has released a sneak peek of the IMAX [...]
Delta Waterfowl Hires Nicolai to Lead Acclaimed Research Program
Delta Waterfowl Hires Nicolai to Lead Acclaimed Research Program BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl has hired Dr. Chris Nicolai as waterfowl scientist, a strategic move in response to the rapid [...]
Delta Waterfowl Launches HunteR3 to Secure the Future of Duck Hunting
Delta Waterfowl Launches HunteR3 to Secure the Future of Duck Hunting A bold new initiative by The Duck Hunters Organization takes an innovative approach to recruiting, retaining and reactivating waterfowl hunters in [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba’s Historic Wetland Conservation Pledge
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba’s Historic Wetland Conservation Pledge WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Delta Waterfowl has long advocated for a voluntary, incentive-based program that works with farmers to conserve [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Excel Boats/Mud Buddy as a Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Excel Boats/Mud Buddy as a Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Outdoor industry leaders Excel Boats/Mud Buddy Motors are backing Delta Waterfowl in a big way as a Champions [...]
Breeding Duck Population Declines Slightly, Most Species Remain Strong
Breeding Duck Population Declines Slightly, Most Species Remain Strong Presented in partnership with Annual breeding population survey estimates 38.9 million total ducks, down 6 percent, while May pond counts drop by [...]
Delta Waterfowl Partnership with MDWFP Aims to Increase Habitat and Improve Public Hunting
Delta Waterfowl Partnership with MDWFP Aims to Increase Habitat and Improve Public Hunting BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks has announced the renewal of a [...]
Delta Waterfowl Names North Carolina Chapter Chairman as 2019 ‘Volunteer of the Year’
Delta Waterfowl Names North Carolina Chapter Chairman as 2019 ‘Volunteer of the Year’ Lee Monsees, chairman of the Triangle Chapter in Raleigh, North Carolina, is Delta Waterfowl’s 2019 Volunteer of the [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s Nashville Chapter Achieves $1 Million Mark in Fundraising
Delta Waterfowl’s Nashville Chapter Achieves $1 Million Mark in Fundraising Dedicated, passionate volunteers fuel successful events in Tennessee BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — It could have happened during the grand-prize raffle. It [...]
Delta Waterfowl Adds an R3 Coordinator to Boost Hunter Recruitment Efforts
Delta Waterfowl Adds an R3 Coordinator to Boost Hunter Recruitment Efforts Grants from the Richard King Mellon Foundation and Waterfowl Research Foundation support a new position BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — [...]
Delta Waterfowl Joins Board of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports
Delta Waterfowl Joins Board of the Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Council to Advance Hunting and the Shooting Sports announces the addition of Delta Waterfowl to [...]
Delta Waterfowl Announces 2019 Volunteer of the Year Nominees
Delta Waterfowl Announces 2019 Volunteer of the Year Nominees BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl’s mission is fueled by North America’s most dedicated volunteers — a selfless legion of duck hunters [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds USFWS for Expanding Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges
Delta Waterfowl Applauds USFWS for Expanding Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl commends U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt and the U.S. Fish and [...]
Delta Waterfowl and Polaris Announce ‘First Hunt Mentor of the Year’ Award
Delta Waterfowl and Polaris Announce ‘First Hunt Mentor of the Year’ Award BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Since 2003, Delta Waterfowl First Hunt events have introduced more than 68,000 people to the [...]
Delta Waterfowl Declares June “North American Duck Dog Month”
Delta Waterfowl Declares June “North American Duck Dog Month” BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — It’s a critical month for waterfowlers who want to take their retriever’s training to the next level, and to [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Legacy Sports International as a Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews Legacy Sports International as a Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Legacy Sports International, a leading U.S. importer of firearms and shooting accessories, has reaffirmed its support for hunting [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews LaCrosse Footwear as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews LaCrosse Footwear as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — LaCrosse Footwear, a leading developer of innovative hunting boots and waders, renews its support of conservation [...]
Delta Waterfowl Renews Benelli as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Renews Benelli as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Benelli, a renowned manufacturer of high-quality shotguns, continues its strong support in 2019 as a Champion of [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Scheels as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Scheels as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Scheels, one of America’s most prolific sporting goods franchises, has become a Champion of Delta Waterfowl Corporate [...]
Delta Waterfowl Joins Amicus Brief in Catahoula Lake Court Case
Delta Waterfowl Joins Amicus Brief in Catahoula Lake Court Case Delta Waterfowl joined the Louisiana Wildlife Federation and Backcountry Hunters and Anglers last week in an Amicus brief (a “friend of [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Remington Arms as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Remington Arms as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Remington Arms Company, an iconic manufacturer of firearms, ammunition, and related accessories, has become a [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Inclusion of ‘Working Wetlands’ in 2018 Farm Bill
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Inclusion of ‘Working Wetlands’ in 2018 Farm Bill New incentive-based conservation program will conserve at-risk wetlands on a massive scale, providing major benefits to ducks and duck hunters [...]
Delta Waterfowl Urges Prompt Passage of 2018 U.S. Farm Bill
Delta Waterfowl Urges Prompt Passage of 2018 U.S. Farm Bill For immediate release Dec. 11, 2018 On Monday night, members of the Farm Bill Conference Committee released the final conference report [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes NationalGunTrader as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes NationalGunTrader as a ‘Champion of Delta’ Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — NationalGunTrader, a new online marketplace for buyers and sellers of outdoor goods and firearms, has become a [...]
Dallas Safari Club Grant Will Support Delta Waterfowl’s Predator Management Program
Dallas Safari Club Grant Will Support Delta Waterfowl’s Predator Management Program BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — A $10,000 grant from the DSC Foundation, a charitable arm of the Dallas Safari Club, will advance [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Eukanuba as Official Dog Food Conservation Partner
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Eukanuba as Official Dog Food Conservation Partner BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Eukanuba, a premium dog food brand specializing in high-performance nutrition for sporting dogs, is the new Official Dog Food [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director in the Southeastern United States
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes New Regional Director in the Southeastern United States BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Franz Schnabl is Delta Waterfowl’s new regional events director for Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. Schnabl, 41, has [...]
Delta Waterfowl Establishes First Chapter in California
Delta Waterfowl Establishes First Chapter in California OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA — Delta Waterfowl continues to grow, and now, The Ducks Hunters Organization has a chapter in California. The Butte Sink Chapter of [...]
PEI Announces Program at Delta Waterfowl Event: Free Hunter’s Safety and Licenses for First-Time Hunters
PEI Announces Program at Delta Waterfowl Event: Free Hunter’s Safety and Licenses for First-Time Hunters The Hon. Richard Brown, minister of environment for Prince Edward Island, left, announced with Delta Waterfowl CEO [...]
Breeding Duck Population Declines, Most Species Remain Strong
Breeding Duck Population Declines, Most Species Remain Strong Annual breeding population survey estimates 41.19 million total ducks, down 13 percent, while May pond counts drop by 14 percent BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA [...]
Delta Waterfowl Partners with MDWFP on Program to Provide Winter Duck and Goose Habitat
Delta Waterfowl Partners with MDWFP on Program to Provide Winter Duck and Goose Habitat BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — A new partnership will create additional winter wetland habitat to benefit waterfowl and [...]
Conservation Advocate Purchases Delta Marsh Property
Conservation Advocate Purchases Delta Marsh Property Delta Waterfowl will maintain access to the historic Manitoba parcel for research programs DELTA STATION, MANITOBA — The Manitoba property where Delta Waterfowl was founded [...]
Delta Waterfowl Calls on USFWS to Reconsider Plan to Reduce Atlantic Flyway Mallard Limit
Delta Waterfowl Calls on USFWS to Reconsider Plan to Reduce Atlantic Flyway Mallard Limit Atlantic Flyway waterfowlers are encouraged to join The Duck Hunters Organization in questioning a proposed daily limit [...]
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Carlson’s Choke Tubes as a Corporate Sponsor
Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Carlson’s Choke Tubes as a Corporate Sponsor BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Carlson’s Choke Tubes, a leading manufacturer of high-quality chokes and shotgun patterning technology, has become a corporate sponsor [...]
Delta Waterfowl’s John Devney Named to Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council
Delta Waterfowl’s John Devney Named to Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has announced the appointment of John Devney, senior vice [...]
Delta Applauds USFWS Proposal to Dramatically Expand Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges
Delta Applauds USFWS Proposal to Dramatically Expand Hunting Access on National Wildlife Refuges Log on to show your support: https://www.regulations.gov/docket?D=FWS-HQ-NWRS-2018-0020. BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl commends U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan [...]
Delta Waterfowl Hires Regional Director for Illinois, Indiana
Delta Waterfowl Hires Regional Director for Illinois, Indiana BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl welcomes Brian Moyse as a regional events director in the Upper Midwest. Moyse, 46, will work with [...]
Realtree Becomes ‘Official Camo Conservation Partner’ of Delta Waterfowl
Realtree Becomes ‘Official Camo Conservation Partner’ of Delta Waterfowl BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Realtree, the world’s leading camouflage company, continues its legacy of strong backing for conservation by renewing a corporate partnership with [...]
Newfoundland Lowers Minimum Hunting Age to 12
Newfoundland Lowers Minimum Hunting Age to 12 Delta Waterfowl is working with government leaders to improve hunter recruitment across Canada WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Newfoundland has relaxed what was the most [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Manitoba’s New ‘GROW’ Program
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Manitoba’s New ‘GROW’ Program A key component of the province’s conservation plan is based on Delta’s Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) model; Will benefit wetlands, waterfowl and wildlife [...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Promotes Hunter Recruitment
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Promotes Hunter Recruitment WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — A $90,000 grant from Wildlife Habitat Canada is helping Delta Waterfowl boost hunter recruitment and promote duck and goose hunting across Canada. [...]
Delta Waterfowl Hires Regional Director for Pacific Flyway
Delta Waterfowl Hires Regional Director for Pacific Flyway BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl welcomes Jeff Adams as regional events director for the western United States. Adams, 48, will work with [...]
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Secretary Zinke’s Historic Action on Behalf of Ducks and Duck Hunters
Delta Waterfowl Applauds Secretary Zinke’s Historic Action on Behalf of Ducks and Duck Hunters U.S. Department of the Interior commits to conservation on the breeding grounds and predator management to increase [...]
Delta Waterfowl Launches Hunting Mentor Recognition Program
Delta Waterfowl Launches Hunting Mentor Recognition Program BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Ensuring the future of waterfowl hunting is a key part of The Duck Hunters Organization’s mission. In effort to bolster [...]
Breeding Duck Population Essentially Unchanged, Wetter Conditions Boost Pintails
Breeding Duck Population Essentially Unchanged, Wetter Conditions Boost Pintails Annual breeding population survey estimates 47.3 million total ducks, with pintails increasing 10 percent to 2.89 million BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — North America’s [...]
Final Approach Donates Bushnell Trail Cameras to Delta Waterfowl for Research
Final Approach Donates Bushnell Trail Cameras to Delta Waterfowl for Research BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl continues to develop innovative research techniques to manage waterfowl and produce ducks, including the use [...]
Dallas Safari Club Grant Will Support Delta Waterfowl’s Drone Research
Dallas Safari Club Grant Will Support Delta Waterfowl’s Drone Research BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — A $10,000 grant from the DSC Foundation, a charitable arm of the Dallas Safari Club, will boost [...]
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Passage of North Carolina Sunday Hunting Bill
Delta Waterfowl Celebrates Passage of North Carolina Sunday Hunting Bill BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Following five years of intense advocacy by Delta Waterfowl and coalition partners, the North Carolina House and [...]
Delta Waterfowl Appoints New Chairman of the Board
Delta Waterfowl Appoints New Chairman of the Board Yandell will advance the growth of The Duck Hunters Organization BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — William M. Yandell III has been appointed chairman of the board [...]
Delta Waterfowl Appoints Howell, Davis as Vice Presidents of Development
Delta Waterfowl Appoints Howell, Davis as Vice Presidents of Development BISMARCK, N.D. — Delta Waterfowl has bolstered the organization’s fundraising leadership by promoting Jeffrey Howell to vice president of development – individual [...]
North Dakota Man Named Delta Waterfowl’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year
North Dakota Man Named Delta Waterfowl’s 2016 Volunteer of the Year BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Nate Stumpf, chairman of the Agassiz 4-Curls Chapter in Fargo, North Dakota, is Delta Waterfowl’s 2016 Volunteer of [...]
Breeding Duck Population Down Slightly, Drier Conditions Prevail in Key Nesting Areas
Breeding Duck Population Down Slightly, Drier Conditions Prevail in Key Nesting Areas Annual breeding population survey estimates 48.36 million total ducks, with mallards at record high of 11.79 million BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA [...]
North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Will Add Mallards to the Fall Flight
North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund Grant Will Add Mallards to the Fall Flight BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA — Delta Waterfowl will install 200 more mallard-producing Hen House nest structures supported by a $26,300 [...]
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Will Boost Recruitment of New Duck Hunters
Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Will Boost Recruitment of New Duck Hunters BISMARCK, N.D. — Starting this summer, Delta Waterfowl will host hunter education camps and mentored hunts across four Canadian provinces, supported [...]
Quebec Dove Season Highlights 2016 Migratory Bird Regulations Changes
Quebec Dove Season Highlights 2016 Migratory Bird Regulations Changes WINNIPEG, MANITOBA — Hunters in Quebec will have a new opportunity this fall, in large part because of a strong push by Delta Waterfowl [...]