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A Freelancer's Guide to the PPR
With a mix of grasslands, croplands, and wetlands, the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of the north-central United States and southern Canada supports millions of breeding and migrating waterfowl. From mallards to giant Canada geese, there are opportunities aplenty for the freelancer in the Prairie Pothole Region. Here's how to do it.
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October Gear Guide
Document your hunts
The DU Newsletter editorial team selected several gear pieces that may allow you to improve the images and video you work hard to capture from the duck blind.

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DU Magazine: Going Public
Many of the author's favorite waterfowling memories were made on public lands, open to one and all
In almost five decades of waterfowling, I have chased ducks and geese on national wildlife refuges, wildlife management areas, national and state forests, military reservations, private lands open to public hunting, and many other areas. Some of these places have provided me with the best duck and goose hunting imaginable. Here are just a few of my most memorable public waterfowl hunts.
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DU News: Recent Headlines
Two Ducks Unlimited members nominated for conservation awards
Two Field & Stream Heroes of Conservation nominees have more than their passion for wildlife in common; Eddie Bridges and Cliff Brown have both been Ducks Unlimited members for decades.
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Waterfowl Hybrids
Crossbreeding produces rare and interesting birds but also threatens the survival of some species. Photo: John Hoffman, DU
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Canvasbacks—Long live the king!
A photo essay documenting the grace and elegance of North America's king of ducks. Photo: Ron Charest
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Conservation Gains and Losses
While progress has been made in conserving the nation's wetlands, these vital habitats continue to decline at an alarming rate. Photo: MichaelFurtman.com
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