DU Magazine: September / October 2020

Archived from the September / October 2020 issue

For The Ducks ... Time Flies

A message to Team DU

Hunting with Heroes

A unique hunt in South Carolina's Lowcountry honors those who defend our freedoms

More Ducks for Your Dollars

Ducks Unlimited is using cutting-edge science and proven business strategies to provide a high return on your conservation investments

Waterfowler's World: Game Care and Processing

Here's how to ensure that this season's birds will be prime for the table

Understanding Waterfowl: The Stiff-Tailed Ducks

These distinctive diving ducks are among the world's most interesting waterfowl

The Specialists

When does a passion for a particular duck become an obsession? Four fanatical waterfowlers share their stories and species-specific strategies.

Shotgunning: Famous Foxes

These legendary shotguns evoke the spirit of waterfowling in the early 20th century

E-Collar Advice

When used correctly, this modern training tool can help you develop a polished retriever

Going Mobile

Today's lightweight, portable blinds offer concealment and mobility in the field and on the water

Late-Summer 2020 Waterfowl Production Outlook

An overview of late-summer habitat conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas

The Clean Water Connection

DU's work to restore shallow prairie lakes and wetlands provides improved habitat and cleaner water for wildlife and people

A Perfect Season

A good waterfowl season features plenty of birds in the bag. A perfect season leaves you with memories that last a lifetime

Fall Break on the Prairies

On a freelance hunting adventure in North Dakota, a father and son find themselves at the intersection of waterfowling dreams and reality

Spicy Asian Stir-Fried Duck

This quick and tasty recipe is inspired by traditional Eastern cooking techniques and ingredients