May/June 2025
Features
It’s a long journey, but this road map will help you reach your destination
by Eric KeszlerFor all they mean to us, in the marsh and in the home, we owe our retrievers a few words of gratitude
A look back at one of the giants of waterfowl conservation
This year’s winning images celebrate the wonders of wetlands and our waterfowling traditions
by Chris JenningsMixed Bag
The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers
These versatile and affordable shotgun shells can be an effective option for many waterfowlers
by Phil BourjailyTips for staying concealed in areas with little to no cover
by Will BrantleyIf you hunt waterfowl and upland birds, one of the versatile breeds might be the perfect choice for you
by Tom DavisThe following products will help your dog reach his full potential in the field
by Chris JenningsThis decades-old recipe converted a future chef from waterfowl skeptic to waterfowl connoisseur
There is no limit to what a hunter will do to recover a lost duck call
by T. Edward NickensThe Mission
Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
A closer look at the ecology and population status of blue-winged teal
DU and its partners are working to secure a brighter future for this unique, nonmigratory waterfowl species
An overview of wetland conditions in key waterfowl breeding and migration areas
On the Cover: Tom Martineau photographed, Nash, a male black Labrador retriever, in action during a late-season hunt in central Oklahoma.