What's New

Wisconsin Sandhill Crane Season Makes Progress, Bu...

3/27/2026

Authority to establish hunting season passes State Assembly, stalls in Senate

Delta Waterfowl Forms Planned Giving Department to...

3/25/2026

Benson, Shields will lead new initiative to increase philanthropic impact

Farm Bill Introduced, New Conservation Funding Mec...

3/24/2026

Delta-backed legislation continues to receive support across the continent

Delta Waterfowl Supports Push to Eliminate Sunday ...

3/20/2026

Governor asks legislature to change laws and increase opportunities for hunters

Delta Waterfowl Begins Predator Management Work to...

3/18/2026

Strong fall flights start in the spring by helping ducks hatch more nests

Fowl Fact: Spring Starts Early on the Tundra

3/17/2026

Snow goose hunters have likely noticed that there are fewer juveniles in the flocks returning to the tundra during the spring light goose

High-Tech Tools Make More Ducks

3/17/2026

Delta’s innovative trapping approach improves nest success on the prairies

Delta Waterfowl Supports Oklahoma Legislation to P...

3/13/2026

Bill to create better guardrails to manage waterfowl guiding passes Senate

Delta Waterfowl Achieves Historic Milestone: 100,0...

3/13/2026

First Hunt, the largest waterfowl hunter recruitment program in North America, helps to ensure a strong future

Get Ready for the Reverse Migration

3/11/2026

Grant from Mathwig Trust to Launch Breeding Duck H...

3/9/2026

A generous $200,000 grant from the Mathwig Family Charitable Trust will boost the conservation of small wetlands in the prairie pothole region.

The Prairie Pintail Exodus

3/6/2026

Populations are shifting their range from traditional breeding grounds to Alaska and northern Canada

Delta Waterfowl Testifies on Bill to Repeal Maryla...

3/3/2026

Legislation to allow waterfowl hunting on Sundays introduced into the state’s House and Senate chambers

Delta Waterfowl Opens Ticket Sales for 2026 Duck H...

3/2/2026

Join thousands of waterfowl hunters in Des Moines, Iowa, July 24 to 26

Delta Waterfowl Holds Lobby Day in Olympia

2/25/2026

Members, volunteers, and staff met with lawmakers in Washington’s Capitol to discuss firearms bill and raffle law

Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Progress on a New U.S. Fa...

2/20/2026

Proposed act maintains CRP program levels and funds important habitat for ducks

Wisconsin Sandhill Crane Bill Passes Assembly

2/20/2026

Delta Waterfowl supported legislation would establish a hunting season

Delta Waterfowl’s Spring Issue Digs Into Pintail’s...

2/19/2026

If you're a member of The Duck Hunters Organization™, the next issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine is headed your way!

Wisconsin Volunteers Place Hen Houses in Winnebago...

2/19/2026

The Wolf River Chapter is combining science with local knowledge to make more mallards

8 Reasons to Travel to Des Moines This Summer

2/18/2026

Our guide to getting the Delta Duck Hunters Expo trip onto the calendar

Oregon Bill to Increase Conservation Funding, Supp...

2/18/2026

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

Snow Goose Hunting Destinations 

2/18/2026

Extend your waterfowling year by hunting snow geese during the conservation season.

Delta Waterfowl’s 2026 Duck Hunters Expo is Presen...

2/18/2026

The largest event for duck hunters lands in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 24-26

Delta Waterfowl Commends Make America Beautiful Ag...

2/12/2026

MABA 250 lays out a vision to promote stewardship of natural resources and expand outdoor recreation opportunities

Nova Scotia Hunters Celebrate Expanded Sunday Hunt...

2/6/2026

Delta Waterfowl championed a beneficial change to add 11 days to the duck season

Delta Waterfowl Boosts Mallard Numbers with Hen Ho...

2/4/2026

The Duck Hunters Organization plans to add 2,200 nest structures this winter in key breeding areas

Delta Waterfowl Receives $100,000 Grant from SCI F...

1/29/2026

Award supports Delta’s University Hunting Program to educate future wildlife managers about hunting and conservation

Delta Waterfowl Voices Support for Canadian Wildli...

1/23/2026

Proposals would increase opportunity, open new seasons

Find Ducks in the Late Season

1/20/2026

Ice and snow concentrates waterfowl and can make scouting easier. Here’s where to start your search.

Risky Retrieves

1/20/2026

Think before you “send,” especially in any of these scenarios

U.S. Waterfowl Breeding Conditions Primed for Spri...

1/15/2026

Western Canada remains in a prolonged drought, but there’s still time for more precipitation on the Prairie

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Secretary Burgum’s Order ...

1/14/2026

Action establishes an “open unless closed” stance for hunting and fishing

Delta Waterfowl CEO Testifies in Congressional Hea...

1/13/2026

Delta’s Jason Tharpe serves as a strong voice for ducks and duck hunters

Delta Waterfowl Volunteers Plug into the Public Ti...

1/9/2026

An Arkansas nonprofit is mobilizing duck hunters to improve neglected public lands

Delta Waterfowl Joins Partners to Advocate for Pub...

1/8/2026

Delta staff and volunteers participated in Camo at the Capitol Lobby Day in Madison

Delta Waterfowl Hires New Magazine Editor

1/7/2026

Illinois native Joe Genzel will lead the organization’s membership publication

A Christmas Tale: Break-In Day

12/17/2025

Christmas Eve in the duck boat sees peace on earth and good will to all — both lost and found

The Nomadic Northern Pintail

12/17/2025

‘Sprigs’ chart a wandering path shaped by early migrations, perilous nest options, and a changing landscape

Float Your Way to More Ducks

12/17/2025

There’s a simple pleasure to guiding a canoe into the water and allowing the current do the work — and it’s a great way to drop greenheads.

Chris's Gift Giving Guide

12/8/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Testifies in Support of Wisconsin ...

11/21/2025

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

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

11/19/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Mourns Passing of Duck Calling Ico...

11/19/2025

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

Protect Sensitive Ears

11/18/2025

Simple precautions can help your retriever avoid hearing loss

New Senate Stewardship Caucus to Protect and Expan...

11/18/2025

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

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

11/17/2025

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

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

11/14/2025

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

Restoring Our Refuges

11/14/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Launches Major Initiative to Resto...

11/14/2025

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

Fresh Finds for the Duck Blind

11/12/2025

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

Waterfowl Hunter Numbers Drop

11/4/2025

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

The Well-Equipped Mentor

10/28/2025

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

Get Wader Wise

10/28/2025

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

Goose Groups

10/28/2025

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

Connecting Through Conservation

10/28/2025

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

Goose and Bacon Burgers

10/23/2025

A smoky, juicy twist on a flame-grilled favorite

The Heart of Hunting

10/23/2025

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

Feliz Navi-Duck

10/23/2025

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

Hunt Ducks, Lose the Guilt

10/23/2025

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

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

10/22/2025

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

Fresh Finds for the Duck Blind

10/14/2025

California End of Legislative Session Summary

10/14/2025

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

Wood Ducks on Purpose

10/8/2025

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

The Birdshot Inn

10/8/2025

No duck camp tops an aggressively tacky motel

Delta Waterfowl Policy Work Helps Expand Sunday Hu...

10/6/2025

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

Home Sweet Homing

10/1/2025

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

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

9/30/2025

Access to federal public lands is important for many waterfowl hunters

‘May I Hunt Your Land?’

9/26/2025

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

Smoked Duck Wontons

9/26/2025

You’ll ‘wanna ton’ of these tasty morsels

Cajun Fried Duck

9/26/2025

This crispy, spicy dish is simple and delicious

Delta Waterfowl Joins Forces to Launch Canadian Wi...

9/23/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl CEO Represents Duck Hunters at the...

9/19/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Receives Grant for Habitat Conserv...

9/19/2025

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

Delta Congratulates James Hautman on 2025 Federal ...

9/19/2025

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

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

9/18/2025

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

Grocery Getters

9/18/2025

Duck bills are adapted to munching each species’ favorite eats

Advanced E-Scouting

9/17/2025

Maximize today’s tech to find tomorrow’s honeyhole

Jump-Shooting with a Retriever

9/17/2025

Teach your dog special skills to go mobile for ducks

Winning the Early Season

9/17/2025

Fill duck straps this October by using these clever strategies.

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

9/17/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Development Director for ...

9/17/2025

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

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

9/4/2025

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

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

9/3/2025

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

Eastern Survey Area Duck Populations Remain Strong

9/3/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Reports: USFWS Annual Breeding Wat...

9/2/2025

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

Restoring Duck Distribution

9/2/2025

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

Six Quick Tips for Scouting Early-Season Honkers

8/25/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Hires New Chief Development Office...

8/22/2025

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

How to Hit Teal

8/20/2025

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

Shotgunning: Barrel Length Ballistics

8/20/2025

Adding or decreasing a few inches of barrel can enhance wingshooting

Don’t Rock the Boat

8/20/2025

Preparation and training are critical to boating safely with retrievers

Delta Welcomes Kent Cartridge as Champion of Delta...

8/19/2025

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

Positive Strides Towards Protecting Critical Wetla...

8/19/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Welcomes Regional Director for the...

8/15/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Promotes Baird to VP of Government...

8/14/2025

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

2025 State Waterfowl Breeding Population Survey Ro...

8/11/2025

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

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

8/7/2025

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

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

8/7/2025

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

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

8/6/2025

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

Delta Waterfowl Hires Two Premier Research Scienti...

8/5/2025

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