Leading conservation initiative going strong after 75 years
 The hunting community's greatest investments in conservation celebrates its 75th anniversary with the "First Day of Sale" of the 2009-2010 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp—known to DU members and supporters as the Duck Stamp. Read more
State wildlife commission putting hunters' money to good use
The Nevada Board of Wildlife Commissioners is putting funds raised from Nevada duck hunters into wetland improvement and restoration efforts. Using more than $370,000 raised by sales of the Nevada duck stamp, the commission approved projects to control weeds and improve water management on the Humboldt Wildlife Management Area. Read more
House approves big bucks for ducks
The House of Representatives passed a bill containing more than $52 million for the popular and successful North American Wetlands Conservation Act, a program with a proven history of conserving more than 25 million acres of habitat. Read more
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Congress introduces new bill to protect hunting access
Congress is taking a bold new step to protect America's hunting heritage, through a bill introduced by Sens. Max Baucus (Mont.) and Saxby Chambliss (Ga.) called the Hunting Heritage Protection Act.
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Outdoor writers flock to DU event
Ducks Unlimited hosted a reception during the Outdoor Writers of America (OWAA) national conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. Local DU members also joined in to learn more about policy and conservation, and to share their own experiences with visitors from out of town.
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