The DU Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine that provides in-depth articles on a variety of topics related to waterfowl, wetlands, conservation, and outdoor recreation. The magazine also features stunning photography that showcases the beauty of waterfowl and their habitats. Each issue of the DU Magazine includes updates on the latest conservation efforts and issues affecting waterfowl and wetlands, as well as profiles of people who are making a difference in the world of conservation. The magazine is a must have for anyone who is passionate about waterfowl and the outdoors.
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Tom Martineau captured this stunning image of a drake gadwall during a springtime photo shoot in South Dakota.
The author travels to south Louisiana for a rendezvous with blue-winged teal in the rich coastal marshes at the mouth of the Mississippi River
by T. Edward Nickens
When it’s time for the rubber to meet the road, you can take your hunting camp with you
by Chris Jennings
On his first trip to the Canadian prairies, a young hunter and his retriever learn lessons that last a lifetime
by Christopher Smith
The annual Southeastern Wildlife Exposition has been celebrating the outdoors and promoting conservation for 40 years
by Oliver Hartner
The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers
Tips for enjoying waterfowling with a classic shotgun
by Phil Bourjaily
How to get the most out of your hunt of a lifetime
by Bill Buckley
Practical tips and technologies to prevent your retriever from going missing, and to find him if he does
by Tom Davis
A selection of products for on-the-go waterfowl hunters and other adventurers
by Chris Jennings
This unique dish pairs tender teal breast fillets with a venerable Southern staple
by Scott Leysath
You can't shoot'em from the couch
by T. Edward Nickens
Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Successful restoration efforts have helped these majestic birds make an impressive comeback
by John M. Coluccy, PhD
Ducks Unlimited began its work in the Prairie Pothole Region 87 years ago, and this landscape remains its highest-priority conservation area
by Jennifer Boudart
An overview of wetland conditions in key waterfowl areas across North America
by DU Field Biologists
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