HunteR3
Delta Waterfowl’s bold initiative to boost the number of waterfowl hunters in North America
HunteR3 is Delta’s programmatic initiative to recruit, retain, and reactivate waterfowl hunters throughout North America.
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First Hunt
Delta Waterfowl’s First Hunt is North America's WORLD'S largest hunter recruitment program. Since its inception, Delta’s volunteer chapter leaders have introduced over 90,000 people to goose and duck hunting. Chapters across the United States and Canada hosted 246 First Hunt events in 2024 with a total of 7,951 participants.
University Hunting Program
Hunting plays a critical role in waterfowl conservation–but it was discovered that at least 70 percent of university wildlife management students have never hunted and have no connection to hunting in their families or social circles. The University Hunting Program provides students who will be the wildlife managers and decision-makers of tomorrow an opportunity to experience hunting and learn why it's a primary tool in the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation. It's Delta's intent that these students will continue hunting, but even if they don't, they will appreciate its importance.
Submit Your First Duck Story
No matter your age, bagging your first duck is an exciting moment. Delta proudly presents new duck hunters with a certificate to commemorate this important milestone. Send us a short story detailing your experience, submit a high-quality image, and keep an eye out for your photo to be featured on the Delta website or in the organization’s award-winning Delta Waterfowl magazine. Submissions can be mailed to Delta’s headquarters or submitted online.
Submit Your Mentor Story
Delta Waterfowl launched its Mentor Recognition Program to raise awareness about the decline in waterfowl hunter numbers and the resulting impact of a diminishing voice. The program celebrates and recognizes, with certificates and prizes, the efforts of mentors who take new waterfowl hunters afield. First Duck is a companion program which awards a special certificate to hunters who shoot their first duck or goose.
Defending the Hunt
Delta Waterfowl serves as the “voice of the duck hunter” throughout North America. We continue to vigorously defend threats to duck hunting opportunities and access anytime, anywhere. Our legion of active members and volunteers alert Delta staff to issues that pose a risk to duck hunting, and we take action – whether at a local, state, provincial or national level – to repel these threats.
REPORT A HUNTING ACCESS OR OPPORTUNITY CONCERN
Duck and Goose Hunting 101 - Learn Online
Learn all the skills and knowledge you’ll need to enjoy successful duck and goose hunting on your own or with your friends.
Basics of Waterfowling
Are you new to duck hunting or interested in giving it a try? Then Delta Waterfowl’s all-new “Basics of Waterfowling” video series is for you! From decoy placement and calling ducks to preparing your birds for the table, each video installment covers what you need to know to start enjoying safe, successful waterfowl hunts wherever you may live.