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Delta Waterfowl Applauds Signing of Maryland’s His...

5/9/2023

The new law promises major investments in waterfowl conservation and enhanced access to quality hunting

Delta Waterfowl Applauds Florida’s Passage of Cons...

5/2/2023

After passing both chambers of the legislature, voters in Florida will have the final word on the proposal to add constitutional protections for hunting an

Why Are Ducks Thriving … as Other Birds Decline?

5/1/2023

Three words: investments by hunters

Delta Waterfowl Expands Predator Management Progra...

3/17/2023

The Duck Hunters Organization begins field work in advance of nesting season

Delta Waterfowl Duck Hunters EXPO to Host First-Ev...

3/15/2023

Delta Waterfowl teams up with the World’s Championship Callmakers Contest to showcase at North America’s largest event dedicated to the duck hunter

Delta Waterfowl Opposes Oregon’s Anti-hunting Ball...

11/1/2022

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-funde

Know Your Shotgun

9/22/2022

In the first installment, we discuss how to safely operate and familiarize yourself with your shotgun.

An Awakening

8/12/2022

A week exploring the prairie breeding grounds brings revelations about ducks, research and hunting

Hunting is Conservation — Let’s Keep it That Way

2/9/2022

Delta Waterfowl’s University Hunting Program teaches wildlife students about hunters’ critical contributions

Crash Landings: ‘Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas...

12/23/2021

Weary snow geese make an unexpected nighttime visit in Northern California

Shotgun Safety

9/16/2021

Here’s how to handle your shotgun safely and establish safe zones of fire for each member of your hunting party.

Meet Our Newest Duck Species

5/5/2021

The Mexican duck officially has been reclassified as distinct from the mallard

Delta’s “Voice of the Duck Hunter” Podcast – 2020 ...

8/21/2020

Delta’s “Voice of the Duck Hunter” Podcast

Historic Sandhill Crane Season on Deck for Alabama

8/20/2019

For the first time in more than 100 years, Alabama will allow the legal harvest of sandhill cranes this winter

We Hunt the Fall Flight

8/20/2019

The number of young ducks migrating south is critical to hunter success

Time to Get Birdy

6/18/2019

A proper introduction to birds should awaken a young retriever’s instincts.

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

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

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...

Let’s Get Cooking

11/30/2018

There's no better way to celebrate a successful hunt than with a delicious duck dinner.

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

Duck Calling Fundamentals

11/22/2018

Fundamentals Here's everything you need to know to get started calling mallards and other dabbling ducks.

Boating Safety

11/15/2018

Boating Safety Duck boats tend to be loaded with a lot of gear and used in fairly challenging conditions.

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.

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

Weather Safety

9/8/2018

Cold weather often leads to good duck hunting, but winter storms and sudden weather changes can be hazardous.

Delta Saves Historic Hunting Area

7/19/2018

Waterfowlers nearly lost access to a key section of the Susquehanna Flats

The Little Brown Duck Dog

2/2/2018

American water spaniels were developed in the early 1900s to hunt fowl

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

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.

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

Hen House Supersite Overflowing with Mallards

6/19/2017

Delta’s mallard-producing nest structures are ‘hot’ duck properties in Saskatchewan

USGS Moves to Online-Only Band Reports

5/30/2017

Will you miss the option of phoning in your bands?

Gentler Force-Fetch

3/23/2017

Retrievers can be conditioned to hold the bird using a different method.

What If There Were No Duck Dogs?

3/3/2017

A retriever’s role in our lives extends far beyond fetching ducks.

Wildlife Habitat Canada Grant Adds Hen Houses

1/18/2017

New nest structures for mallards are being installed across Canada

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?

Alberta Camp Inspires Future Fowlers

9/1/2016

Duck hunting basics and conservation were on the menu at the inaugural Youth Waterfowl Weekend seminar

Duck Hunting is My Favorite

1/20/2016

A duck dog shares his perspective on a day of waterfowling.

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?

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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NE014 - Platte Valley Chapter

6/13/2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Sutherland, NE

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NH005 - Great Bay Chapter

6/13/2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Rollinsford, NH

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NL004 - Long Range Mountains Chapter

6/13/2026

Saturday, June 13, 2026 Blue Cove, NL

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