March / April 2025
Features
On the high plains of northeastern Montana, Ducks Unlimited and a scrappy group of pragmatists are working to help farmers and ranchers stay in business while conserving some of the continent’s most important wildlife habitats
When world-class waterfowl hunting and fishing destinations collide, the opportunities for adventure are endless
by Chris JenningsAn expert guide to waterfowling the Prairie Pothole Region from opening day to freeze-up
by John PollmannFor more than 50 years, the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, Maryland, has celebrated the Chesapeake Bay’s unique culture while raising money for conservation
Mixed Bag
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 BourjailyWaterfowling in Argentina can be easier and less expensive than you think
by Will BrantleyMaking training sessions fun will help unlock your retriever's true potential
by Tom DavisWith the right company, you can learn a lot about ducks—and life—simply by taking a drive
by T. Edward NickensThe Mission
Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
Seasonally flooded bottomland hardwood forests provide abundant food resources for migrating and wintering ducks
DU volunteers describe how they became frontline advocates for wetlands and waterfowl conservation and how you can join them
An overview of recent landscape conditions in key areas for waterfowl
On the Cover: Phil Kahnke photographed this stunning northern pintail, which had just been feeding in a muddy corn field in South Dakota.