About Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited is the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation

Magnify and Expand Michael Furtman

DU got its start in 1937 during the Dust Bowl when North America's drought-plagued waterfowl populations had plunged to unprecedented lows. Determined not to sit idly by as the continent's waterfowl dwindled beyond recovery, a small group of sportsmen joined together to form an organization that became known as Ducks Unlimited. Its mission: habitat conservation

Thanks to decades of abiding by that single mission, Ducks Unlimited is now the world's largest and most effective private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization. DU is able to multilaterally deliver its work through a series of partnerships with private individuals, landowners, agencies, scientific communities and other entities.


Ducks Unlimited: Our Mission

Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

Waterfowl conservation is facing important challenges as wetlands and other habitats are being degraded and destroyed across the continent. Ducks Unlimited has a vision to reverse this trend.


Ducks Unlimited: Our Vision

The vision of Ducks Unlimited is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.

DU will achieve our vision through diverse public and private partnerships to address the full range of factors that continue to erode waterfowl habitat across North America.


Membership

Ducks Unlimited is a grassroots, volunteer-based organization. Its members are conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts who live primarily throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

DU volunteers host more than 4,000 grassroots fundraising events annually, such as member and sponsor banquets, shooting and fishing tournaments, and golf outings. Event dollars represent some of DU's most important sources of revenue. Since event dollars are typically unrestricted, DU is able to spend these funds in our highest priority areas and use them to leverage additional funds from other sources.


Ducks Unlimited: Our Core Values

The core values and guiding principles of Ducks Unlimited's team of staff and volunteers are:

Waterfowl and Wetlands

Ethics

Science-Based Decisions

Team DU

Waterfowling

Collaboration, Not Confrontation

Wise Investments

Passion & Commitment


Careers at Ducks Unlimited

Looking for a great place to work? Check out our job listings and start working for Team DU!

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Non-Profit Status

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is tax exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our tax identification number is: 13-5643799.


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Ducks Unlimited: Our History

Over 85 years, generations of DU supporters have worked together to safeguard the future of North America's wetlands and waterfowl. Check out the resources below for a comprehensive look at the history of Ducks Unlimited.