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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March/April 2025

On the cover: Phil Kahnke photographed this stunning northern pintail, which had just been feeding in a muddy corn field in South Dakota.

Contents: Vol. 89, No. 2

Features

A View from the Hi-Line

In northeastern Montana, DU and a scrappy group of pragmatists are working to help farmers and ranchers stay in business while conserving important wildlife habitats
by Andrew McKean

Fishing the Flyways

When world-class waterfowl hunting and fishing destinations collide, the opportunities for adventure are endless
by Chris Jennings

Hunting the Duck Factory

An expert guide to waterfowling in the Prairie Pothole Region from opening day to freeze-up
by John Pollmann

The Eastern Shore Experience

For more than 50 years, the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, has celebrated the Chesapeake Bay's unique culture while raising money for conservation
by Joe Genzel

Contents: In Every Issue

Mixed Bag

The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers

Shotgunning: Making a Duck Hunter

Watching a novice waterfowler thrill to the sight of birds dropping into the decoys can be as rewarding as shooting a limit of your own
by Phil Bourjaily

Waterfowler's Journal: Hunt of a Lifetime

Waterfowling in Argentina can be easier and less expensive than you think
by Will Brantley

Retrievers: The Power of Play

Making a training session fun will help you unlock your retriever's true potential
by Tom Davis

Gearing Up: Travel Gear

Essential equipment for waterfowlers on the go
by Chris Jennings

Cooking: Magnificent Meatballs

Try this take on a classic recipe
by Stacey Lyn Harris

Cupped Wings: Riding Around

With the right company, you can learn a lot about ducks—and life—simply by taking a drive
by T. Edward Nickens

The Mission

Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

Understanding Waterfowl: Acorns and Aquatic Invertebrates

Seasonally flooded bottomland hardwood forests provide abundant food resources for migrating and wintering ducks
by Richard M Kaminski, PhD, and J. Brian Davis, PhD

Conservation: Duck Policy Insiders

DU volunteers describe how they became frontline advocates for wetlands and waterfowl conservation and how you can join them
by Parker Williams

Field Reports: Early-Spring Habitat Outlook

An overview of recent landscape conditions in key areas for waterfowl
by DU Field Biologists

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2018 Honorable Mentions

Here is a collection of honorable mentions from our 2018 DU Member Photo Contest