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Snow Goose Destinations
Meet the migration head-on at these five LGCO hotspots
 The Light Goose Conservation Order (LGCO) is an excellent opportunity to extend the waterfowl season, but pinpointing this fast-paced migration can be a daunting task. Ice, snow, and food supplies dictate when and where millions of light geese will migrate north in the spring, and knowing where these conditions collide should lead you to the birds. Whether freelancing or planning a guided trip, the following destinations should be at the top of any LGCO hunter's list.
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Gear Guide
 Light Goose Gear
As winter winds begin to shift, light geese are preparing to move north. For those willing to brave the unpredictable elements offered by spring snow goose hunting, quality gear is imperative. The following items are just a small sampling of the gear that may help improve this year's Light Goose Conservation Order for you and your hunting partners.
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Duck Dogs
Celebrating the passion of a
four-legged hunting companion
This collection of waterfowl hunting dog images from the 2014–2015 season is an excellent representation of the relationship between waterfowl hunters and their faithful canines.
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DU Films
DU launches new film series for waterfowlers; web series begins this month
 Ducks Unlimited is launching an online film series that explores the lives and stories of duck hunters across the country. Find out why they became hunters, what drives their passion, and how they are passing on the traditions. Going beyond the confines and formulas of traditional duck hunting shows, DU Films will present the beauty and passion of waterfowling in new and unexpected ways. At the heart of this series is a drive to conserve the habitats that make it all possible.
DU Films will begin airing this month on the Ducks Unlimited website. Stay tuned to ducks.org and DU's Facebook and Twitter pages for more information.
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Partners on Private Lands
DU is working with private landowners and other partners to implement Farm Bill conservation programs in high-priority areas
In February 2014, Congress passed a new Farm Bill that authorized several agriculture and conservation programs through 2018. This nearly half-trillion-dollar legislative package provides more than $28 billion in funding over five years for voluntary conservation programs on farms and ranches across the United States. The future of waterfowl is inextricably linked to the conservation of wetlands and other important habitats on private lands, and the Farm Bill is a key component of these efforts. The vast majority of the land in many of Ducks Unlimited's highest-priority conservation areas—including the Prairie Pothole Region, Mississippi Alluvial Valley, Great Lakes, Gulf Coast, and California's Central Valley—is privately owned, and agriculture is the predominant land use.
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Waterfowl Migration Map
Temperatures in the Midwest and the Plains have plummeted, but hardy light geese are already pushing the snow line on their return migration to the breeding grounds. Keep up with the fast-paced light goose migration and submit your hunting and habitat reports today.
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DU News: Recent Headlines
 Ducks Unlimited's 78th Anniversary
To celebrate the birthday of Ducks Unlimited, DU's president and CEO reflect on DU's 78 years of conservation.
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Wood Duck Box Resources
Get involved in wildlife management
Photo: Joel Godin
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Understanding Waterfowl: Fat Is Fit
Gaining weight is a good thing for waterfowl during fall and winter
Photo: Chris Montano
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