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20 Public Waterfowling Hotspots
 There is a steady stream of advice out there about how to hunt public areas (or even how not to), but there is little information on where to hunt. The DU Newsletter is kicking off Waterfowl 360 with five fantastic public waterfowling destinations in each flyway. Find out which public hunting hotspots made the list.
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September Gear Guide
The Traveling Waterfowler
 Whether you are planning a day trip to duck country, or a weeklong pilgrimage to a waterfowling hotspot, packing the correct gear for a hunting trip can be difficult. The following items are a collection of must-pack gear for any waterfowler hitting the road this season.
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2014 Waterfowl Forecast
 Another large fall flight is expected as duck populations soar to new heights on the breeding grounds
With a few notable exceptions, North America's waterfowl have had a remarkable run. Total duck population estimates have hit record highs in three of the past four years as exceptionally wet weather has filled wetland basins across the prairies of the United States and Canada. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the 2014 estimate of breeding ducks in the traditional survey area was 49.2 million birds, an 8 percent increase from last year's total and the largest estimate since standardized surveys began in 1955.
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Waterfowl Migration Map
Waterfowl migration alerts and resources bring timely, credible information
With several states enjoying an early teal season this year, the DU Migration Map roared to life the last week of August. Teal and early Canada goose reports are dominating the upper Atlantic, Mississippi, and Central Flyways, but reports from southern states are beginning to stack up. Follow the ducks!
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DU News: Recent Headlines
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Blue-winged Ducks
North America's most closely related ducks include northern shovelers and blue-winged and cinnamon teal
Photo: MichaelFurtman.com
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Photo Essay: Sunrises
A photographic display of the stunning scenery that comes with waterfowl hunting
Photo: Ducks Unlimited
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DU TV
Check out this week's episode, "Maryland Sea Duck Sampler," airing Saturday, Sept. 6, at 8:30 p.m. EST on the Pursuit Channel.
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