• Sunrise from the Duck Blind
• DU National Convention
• Anatomy of a DU Project
• Gear Guide
• Happy 75th Videos
• ...and more

Photo Essay: Sunrise from the Duck Blind

Witnessing the sunrise from the duck blind is something waterfowlers enjoy on a regular basis. Watching wetlands come to life as the sun filters through the cattails or creeps tree to tree in flooded timber provides a magnificent backdrop for a morning flight. In that spirit, the DU E-Newsletter editorial team has put together a collection of breathtaking sunrise images from the 2011-2012 waterfowl season for you to enjoy.

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DU National Convention | Celebrate the 75th

Join us for the 75th DU Convention in Nashville!

Gather with your DU family in Nashville, Tennessee, as we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited at the 2012 National Convention!

Where: Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee
When: May 30 – June 3, 2012

Registration: Visit the DU National Convention website to register, book your room at the Gaylord Resort or get more details and tours/activities information.

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DU Magazine | Anatomy of a DU Project

A bird's-eye view of the wetland restoration process from beginning to end

The stars and stripes whipped in the southerly breeze, courting pintails performed impressive aerial maneuvers, and skeins of snow geese sailed northward against the prairie sky. The spectacle of the spring migration was in full display in Nebraska's Rainwater Basin. In addition to saying goodbye to winter, there was another reason to celebrate—a new Ducks Unlimited wetland restoration project was being dedicated.

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DU News | Recent Headlines

Ducks Unlimited, partners brief Congress, urge coastal restoration

It's been nearly two years since the nation witnessed the largest oil spill in U.S. history. In that time, Congress still has not passed legislation to direct oil spill penalty funds to the Gulf Coast and its multi-billion-dollar natural-resources-based economy. DU and the National Wildlife Federation co-hosted a briefing Feb. 28 to inform congressional staff about ongoing conservation efforts and to urge passage of the RESTORE Act directing Clean Water penalty fines resulting from the oil spill to areas directly impacted by the disaster.

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More headlines »

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ducks Unlimited focus funding to protect vital waterfowl habitat in Prairie Pothole Region
• Ducks Unlimited disappointed in LCRA decision to withhold water
• Indiana Ducks Unlimited license plate available now
• Ducks and rice come together on Capitol Hill
• Vermont landowners benefit from wetland program development

Happy 75th! | Anniversary Video Message

Will Primos

Will Primos wishes Ducks Unlimited a Happy 75th. Visit the DU 75th anniversary website to see more Happy 75th videos and anniversary content.

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Gear Up | March Gear Guide

There is no such thing as downtime for an avid waterfowler. March is a great time to work on gear, thoroughly clean guns, focus on dog training and begin sourcing new products for the 2012-2013 waterfowl season. The DU E-Newsletter editorial team has selected items specifically for these activities, and a couple extra that should get you excited for the coming season.

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Duck Calling Tips | Listen to the Caller

John Stephens, president of RNT calls, explains why you should listen to the caller, rather than looking for the ducks. This will limit your movement. By listening to the caller's volume, you will have an idea where the ducks are located.

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Inspired Giving | DU Project Dedication

Doug Miller Dedication (Utah)

In September, Ducks Unlimited formally dedicated a 370-acre wetland restoration project on Farmington Bay Waterfowl Management Area, bordering Utah's Great Salt Lake, to the late Doug Miller, longtime outdoor television show host and devoted DU volunteer. Guests attending the dedication ceremony included Miller's wife, Marilyn; daughter, Karen Coleman; and members of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, a key partner on this project.

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Recipe Spotlight | Prosciutto-Wrapped Duck & Oyster Appetizer

Submitted by Scott Leysath, The Sporting Chef

Skinless duck breast fillets Salt and pepper Olive oil 12 raw oysters, well drained 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, minced 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp. garlic salt 12 thin slices prosciutto 12 small wooden skewers

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