• Rivers of Opportunity
• Milestones of Conservation
• Inspired Giving
• WF360 Photo Contest Winner
• DU 75th Videos
• ...and more

Rivers of Opportunity

From small creeks to massive rivers, chances are there are ducks and geese using the moving waters in your area. Check out these tips from three veteran waterfowlers, then grab your decoys and calls and find opportunities on a river near you.

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DU Magazine | Milestones in Conservation

A look back at some of the most influential people and events in conservation history

The slogan for Ducks Unlimited's 75th Anniversary, CONSERVATION FOR GENERATIONS, applies to past, present and future generations alike. Several generations of DU supporters, all of whom have shared a love of wetlands and waterfowl, have been at the center of North America's conservation movement for the past 75 years.

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Gear Up | January Gear Guide

Late-Season Musts

The weather during the 2011-2012 waterfowl season has been mild and unpredictable, forcing hunters to face abnormal conditions. Adapting to unusual hunting conditions depends heavily on having the correct gear. The January E-newsletter Gear Guide provides items that are flexible for multiple conditions and allow hunters to adjust their hunting style, comfort and capabilities.

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75th Videos | Conservation for Generations

Celebrating 75 years of conservation success

Founded in 1937, Ducks Unlimited is celebrating 75 years of conservation, volunteerism and waterfowling. Learn about DU from its birth to present day and the trials and tribulations of modern-day wetlands conservation. Visit www.ducks.org/75th to see more Happy 75th videos.

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DU News | Recent Headlines

DU turns 75!

Join the party as Ducks Unlimited celebrates its 75th Anniversary

Seventy-five years ago this month, a small group of avid waterfowlers took bold action to help restore waterfowl populations devastated by drought and wetland drainage. Led by printing magnate Joseph Palmer Knapp and other members of the More Game Birds in American Foundation, these conservation pioneers founded a new organization with the singular mission of protecting and restoring wetlands in Canada, where the majority of the continent's waterfowl are raised.

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More headlines

• With NAWCA funding approved for FY12, DU turns focus to reauthorization
• Ducks Unlimited board member, volunteer Bill D'Alonzo nominated for 2012 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year
• DU's 19th Annual Wolf River Sponsor Dinner welcomes Memphis luminaries, celebrates 75 years of conservation success
• Migration Alert: Sacramento Valley hunters need winter weather

Inspired Giving | Project Dedications

Honoring the passion, celebrating conservation

Each year, hundreds of loyal Ducks Unlimited members gather at dozens of locations across the continent to honor the special friends, volunteer leaders and philanthropists who make wetlands and waterfowl conservation possible. Behind every acre conserved is a story—and usually one or more key benefactors. Several recent DU project dedications honored the commitment DU Major Sponsors have made for the benefit of waterfowl, other wildlife and people.

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Hunting Tip | Making a Jerk Cord

Jim Ronquest, RNT-V producer, explains how to make and use a jerk cord, one of many tactics used to convince call-shy waterfowl into decoys during late-season hunts.

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WF360 | Hunting Photo Contest Winner

Sponsored by Winchester Ammunition

Congratulations to Andy Wooten for winning the WF360 Hunting Photo Contest! The winning image was chosen after counting more than 1,500 total votes from members and supporters. Capturing the moments spent afield is a priority for many waterfowlers and, thanks to Winchester Ammunition, Andy Wooten wins three cases of Winchester's Blind Side shells and a $250 prize pack for Winchester's retail website.

Partner Spotlight | Whitetail Whiskey

Whitetail, Bird Dog Whiskey excited to be DU partner

As a strategic partner of Ducks Unlimited, we are proud to support the efforts to preserve and protect wetlands and upland habitats. Whitetail & Bird Dog Blackberry-Flavored Whiskey strive to produce, market and sell the finest of distilled spirits that meet our customers discerning tastes.

For more information and recipes with our products, visit whitetailwhiskey.com and birddogwhiskey.com.

Recipe Spotlight | Savory Waterfowl Stew

Submitted by Scott Leysath

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 cups skinless duck and/or goose breast fillets cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 8 cups beef broth or game stock 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, with liquid 1/2 cup pearled barley (uncooked)

1/2 cup honey 2 cups celery, roughly chopped 2 cups carrots, peeled and roughly chopped 8–10 whole peeled garlic cloves 13 tablespoons tomato paste 2 cups fresh green beans, stem ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces 11 & 1/2 cups whole skinless pearl onions salt to taste

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To view and print this and many other delicious recipes,
visit www.ducks.org/hunting/recipes.