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This issue of the DU Newsletter proudly brought to you by:
First Fidelity Reserve
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- Secrets from the Pros
- 15 Great Hunting Spots
- November Gear Guide
- Chapter Spotlight:
Gaylord, Mich.
...and more
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Member Tip
Fickle Wind
If you expect the wind to change while you are hunting, try putting out three or four groups of decoys to cover any possible wind change and keep yourself from having to move decoys while the birds are flying.
–Scott Sommerlatte
Lake Jackson, Texas
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Chapter Spotlight
Gaylord, Mich.
The Gaylord, Mich., DU committee hosted a Sportsman's Night Out (SNO) on Sept. 23 in the hopes of rebuilding a chapter that has lost most of its members in the past few years. Read about their rebuilding efforts.
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Giving Back
What is the Feather Society?
The Feather Society is DU's recognition program designed to honor those members and supporters who have included Ducks Unlimited in their estate plans.
One of the most useful tools for charitable and estate planning is a bequest made in your will or trust. DU has created a "Guide to Wills and Trusts" to assist you with your planning.
Learn more
Partner Spotlight
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Feature | The 'Fowl Men
Learn how the pros put birds on the "X"
Waterfowl hunting isn't what it used to be. There was a time when you could throw a dozen #5s in your pocket and, armed with 10 mallard decoys, venture out, secure in the knowledge you'd go home with a bird or two. But times have changed. Better calls, better callers, ultra-realistic decoys and nearly invisible blinds have transformed waterfowling from a challenging venture to one that's often frustrating. Still, there are men who take it upon themselves to even the odds when it comes to convincing wary waterfowl that everything is as it should be.
Read more
DU Magazine | 15 Great Places to Hunt
When it comes to planning a waterfowl hunting trip, location is everything
While good waterfowl hunting can be found across this continent from the Arctic to the Everglades, there are certain locations that regularly attract extraordinary numbers of birds. These are the places that waterfowl hunters dream about during the off-season and where many of us hope to hunt at least once in our lives.
Read more
November Waterfowl Gear Guide
 The Thanksgiving holiday is on the horizon and waterfowl seasons are in full swing. The November Gear Guide features a few items that will come in handy when the cold north winds blow and the birds are moving south in a hurry. Also make sure to check out the daily gear features on
Opening Day-First Flight.
View the guide
Featured Video | Icy Decoy Placement
Wade Bourne and Monty Doyle offer tips for arranging your decoy spreads in icy conditions this winter.
Watch Video | Enter the Opening Day Video Contest!
DU News | Recent Headlines
DU Migration Map tops more than 1.5 million page views
USDA pushing for
more CRP enrollment
New DU projects in California
Migratory bird
habitat bill up for vote
President signs legislation in support of Great Lakes
Partner Spotlight | Lockton Affinity
When you're headed out for the hunt, be sure you're covered
Lockton Affinity, the official DU licensed partner for property and liability insurance, can help DU members hunt with peace of mind with Firearm & Property Insurance.  Whether lost, damaged or stolen while out on the hunt, this insurance covers your firearms and gear up to $1 million. Serial numbers are not required to secure coverage.
It's also an ideal time to secure coverage for your club or other hunting property. Lockton Affinity's Hunt Club and Recreational Properties Insurance provides coverage for a club's property and equipment, as well as liability for the club and members.
Learn more about the program.
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Recipe Spotlight | Goose Kabobs |
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submitted by Christopher Dyer of Morrill, Maine |
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| Ingredients |
- 2 goose breasts
- Fresh vegetables (tomatoes, onions, green peppers, mushrooms)
- Pure maple syrup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Italian salad dressing
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| Cooking Instructions |
- Cut goose breasts into stew-meat-sized chunks.
- Place meat chunks in container – a zip-top bag, covered dish or vacuum-sealed bag.
- Add ½ bottle Italian salad dressing, ¼ cup of Worcestershire sauce and ¼ cup pure maple syrup to container. Mix thoroughly.
- Refrigerate mixture for 24 hours.
- Cut vegetables for kabobs and preheat grill to medium heat.
- Place meat and vegetables on skewers and cook until meat is medium rare.
- Serve and enjoy! Note: The marinated meat can be frozen in marinade and taken out a day or so prior to eating. Using a vacuum sealer can speed the marinating process for faster service. Don't overcook the goose!
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