DU Magazine: November / December 2022

Archived from the November / December 2022 Issue

DU Special Report: 2022 Status of Waterfowl

This year's Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey results reflect the impacts of widespread, severe drought on the prairies

2022 Waterfowler's Wish List

This year's holiday gift guide offers a boatload of ideas for DU members

Cooking: Duck Dressing

The perfect accompaniment to your holiday meal

Gearing Up: Stocking Stuffers for 2022

Perfect gifts for the waterfowler in your life

Modern-Day Waterman

On Maine's Merrymeeting Bay, boat-builder and decoy-carver Frank Middleton has immersed himself in the customs and traditions that define this unique region

Waterfowling on a Budget

Chasing ducks and geese can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be

Understanding Waterfowl: Night Moves

New research reveals that ducks lead active lives after dark

Waterfowler's World: Team Calling

When two or more duck callers work together, their drawing power increases exponentially

Shotgunning: Next Generation Shotshells

Some of the NEWEST nontoxic waterfowl loads rival or exceed the performance of lead

Retrievers: Eyes and Ears

Taking care of these vulnerable areas will help keep your retriever in the game

Cupped Wings: Gobsmacked

You know that getting skunked is part of the game, but that doesn't make it any easier

Bruce Cochran Remembered

Beloved cartoonist delighted generations of Ducks Unlimited readers

Conservation: Speak Up for the Ducks

Everyone who cares about DU's mission can be an important voice for conservation

Holiday Hunts

Special days become even more memorable when you spend them in a duck blind with family and friends

Ducks Unlimited's 2022 Annual Report

An executive summary of DU's financial and conservation accomplishments during the past fiscal year