The Ducks Unlimited collegiate All-American recognition program mirrors that of DU's local adult chapters and will be based on the 2021-2022 calendar year fundraising results. With this new system, chapters now have a definitive baseline for which to qualify for the All-American program.

In 2021-2022, university chapters raised $2.3 million dollars for the ducks. To qualify for the All-American program, university chapters had to raise $25,000 or more through the following revenue streams:

  • Event Income from all events (minimum $5,000 in event income to qualify)
  • Chapter Silent Bid Auction Income
  • Donor Directed Major Gifts

Through the All-American Program, chapters may qualify for the specific recognition levels below:

  • $75,000+, Gold All-American
  • $50,000-$74,999, Silver All-American
  • $25,000-$49,999, Bronze All-American

The 2022 All-American qualifying chapters are:

GOLD

Aggieland Chapter; College Station, TX
Ole Miss Rebel Chapter; Oxford, MS
Pirate Chapter; Greenville, NC
State College Chapter; Raleigh, NC
Tiger Chapter; Baton Rouge, LA
University of Nebraska-Lincoln; NE-National Champion
University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA

SILVER

Auburn University; Auburn, AL
University of Minnesota; Minneapolis and Saint Paul, MN
University of Wisconsin-Madison, WI
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, WI
Virginia Military Institute; Lexington, VA

BRONZE

Bemidji State University; Bemidji, MN
Chico State DU; Chico, CA
Clemson University; Clemson, SC
Ferris State University; Big Rapids, MI
Montana State University; Bozeman, MT
MSU Bulldog Chapter; Starkville, MS
Tech DU Chapter; Lubbock, TX
Texas State University; San Marcos, TX
Tift Collegiate Chapter; Tifton, GA
University of Arkansas; Fayetteville, AR
University of Georgia; Athens, GA
University of Louisiana Lafayette; LA
University of Nevada Reno; NV
University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC
University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, WI

"Ducks Unlimited's university program continues to be a vital part of our organization's mission. It is a valued revenue generator for our conservation efforts, as well as an important source of organizational awareness and leadership," said David Schuessler, DU's National Director of Event Fundraising and R3 Programs. "I congratulate not only the All-American chapter volunteers, but all college students who have chosen to support DU through university chapters, and I encourage those who have not attended an event to come share in the excitement and fun!"

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