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We Hunt the Fall Flight
8/20/2019
The number of young ducks migrating south is critical to hunter success
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Time to Get Birdy
6/18/2019
A proper introduction to birds should awaken a young retriever’s instincts.
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Wildlife Habitat Canada Grants Support Hunter Recr...
5/15/2019
A pair of grants from Wildlife Habitat Canada are helping Delta Waterfowl boost hunter recruitment across Canada, while also maintaining the organization’s
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Delta Waterfowl Awarded $100,000 Grant for Hen Hou...
4/17/2019
A large grant from Manitoba’s newly established Conservation Trust will help Delta Waterfowl produce more ducks
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2018 Farm Bill Provides Numerous Benefits for Duck...
12/21/2018
Highlights include conservation of key breeding duck habitat, increased CRP acreage, additional wintering waterfowl habitat and more money for hunting...
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Let’s Get Cooking
11/30/2018
There's no better way to celebrate a successful hunt than with a delicious duck dinner.
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Cleaning Ducks
11/25/2018
So, you just shot a couple ducks - now what? From breasting to plucking, here are a variety of ways to prepare your birds
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Duck Calling Fundamentals
11/22/2018
Fundamentals Here's everything you need to know to get started calling mallards and other dabbling ducks.
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Boating Safety
11/15/2018
Boating Safety Duck boats tend to be loaded with a lot of gear and used in fairly challenging conditions.
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Choosing a Duck Call
11/15/2018
This handy guide to the different types of duck calls will help you determine the right one for you.
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Delta Restores, Expands Hunting Access at Prime Ka...
9/19/2018
Wichita-area waterfowlers have new opportunities this season thanks to Delta staff and volunteers
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Weather Safety
9/8/2018
Cold weather often leads to good duck hunting, but winter storms and sudden weather changes can be hazardous.
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Delta Saves Historic Hunting Area
7/19/2018
Waterfowlers nearly lost access to a key section of the Susquehanna Flats
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The Little Brown Duck Dog
2/2/2018
American water spaniels were developed in the early 1900s to hunt fowl
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Delta Volunteers Rescue Hurricane Harvey Victims
9/8/2017
Dozens of Delta Waterfowl chapters in Texas and Louisiana participated in relief and recovery efforts in the Lone Star State
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U.S. Duck Hunter Numbers, Waterfowl Harvest Increa...
8/23/2017
Just released: Find out which states had the most hunters and highest waterfowl harvests last season.
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Readers Respond to “Looming Crisis”
7/5/2017
“Looming Crisis,” a Special Report in the Spring Issue of Delta Waterfowl magazine about declining hunter numbers, generated more letters than we had space
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Hen House Supersite Overflowing with Mallards
6/19/2017
Delta’s mallard-producing nest structures are ‘hot’ duck properties in Saskatchewan
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USGS Moves to Online-Only Band Reports
5/30/2017
Will you miss the option of phoning in your bands?
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Gentler Force-Fetch
3/23/2017
Retrievers can be conditioned to hold the bird using a different method.
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What If There Were No Duck Dogs?
3/3/2017
A retriever’s role in our lives extends far beyond fetching ducks.
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Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Adds Hen Houses
1/18/2017
New nest structures for mallards are being installed across Canada
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Breaking News: Pintail Limit to Drop to 1 Daily, B...
1/10/2017
USFWS regulations for 2017-18 season call for liberal framework, but with a couple of key changes to daily bag limits. What do you think of the changes?
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Alberta Camp Inspires Future Fowlers
9/1/2016
Duck hunting basics and conservation were on the menu at the inaugural Youth Waterfowl Weekend seminar
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Duck Hunting is My Favorite
1/20/2016
A duck dog shares his perspective on a day of waterfowling.
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Training Checklist for an Adequate Duck Dog
5/13/2015
Back to basics: What tasks do you think a duck dog should perform to be considered adequate?
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Good Chemistry: Bonding Hormone Strengthens Canine...
5/13/2015
Do you feel an increased connection to your retriever when he gazes into your eyes? A new study reveals a biological explanation.
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