DU Magazine

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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May/June 2025

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On the cover: Tom Martineau photographed Nash, a male black Labrador retriever, in action during a late-season hunt in Central Oklahoma.


Contents: Vol. 89, No. 3

Features

From Puppy to Finished Retriever

It’s a long journey, but this road map will help you reach your destination
by Eric Keszler

A Letter to My Dogs

For all they mean to us, in the marsh and in the home, we owe our retrievers a few words of gratitude
by Christopher Smith

Bellrose

A look back at one of the giants of conservation
by Chris Madson

DU Member Photo Contest

This year’s winning images celebrate the wonders of wetlands and our waterfowling traditions
by Chris Jennings


Contents: In Every Issue

Mixed Bag

The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers

Shotgunning: Stacked Loads

These versatile and affordable shotgun shells can be an effective option for many waterfowlers
by Phil Bourjaily

Waterfowler's Journal: Nowhere to Hide

Tips for staying concealed in areas with little to no cover
by Will Brantley

Retrievers: All-Around Gundogs

If you hunt waterfowl and upland birds, one of the versatile breeds might be the perfect choice for you
by Tom Davis

Gearing Up: High-Performance Retriever Gear

The following products will help your dog reach his full potential in the field
by Chris Jennings

Cooking: Dad's Duck Dinner

This decades-old recipe converted a future chef from waterfowl skeptic to waterfowl connoisseur
by Jean-Paul Bourgeois

Cupped Wings: Buried Treasure

There is no limit water a hunter will do to recover a lost duck call
by T. Edward Nickens 


The Mission

Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

Understanding Waterfowl: Fair-Weathered Friends

A closer look at the ecology and population status of blue-winged teal
by Scott Stephens, PhD, Nathan Ratchford, and Mike Brasher, PhD

Conservation: Making a Difference for Mottled Ducks

DU and its partners are working to secure a brighter future for this unique, nonmigratory waterfowl species
by Jennifer Boudart

Field Reports: Spring Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions in key waterfowl breeding and migration areas
by DU Field Biologists


 

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