Major Sponsors
A charitable bequest is one of the easiest and most flexible ways that you can leave a gift to Ducks Unlimited
A new partnership between Apex Clean Energy and Ducks Unlimited will restore wildlife habitat in the lower Illinois River Valley
The late John E. Walker III had a groundbreaking passion for Ducks Unlimited de México (DUMAC) and wetlands conservation
Major Sponsor Spotlight: Kay Church
The collaboration began in 2019, when Busch and Busch Light became the official beers of Ducks Unlimited
Through its decade-long support of the Texas Prairie Wetlands Project, the foundation has facilitated the conservation of more than 35,000 acres on private lands along the Texas Coast
Major Sponsor Spotlight: William K. duPont
Retirement plans can also be a simple, tax-efficient way to support Ducks Unlimited, helping to secure the future of wetlands and waterfowl
Ducks Unlimited has created a new fundraising program called DU T.R.A.P. (Team Resource Assistance Program)
The Sportsman Protection Plan is a unique travel insurance product offered by 3P Risk Strategies LLC and is now available exclusively to DU members
For Bill and Zoe Hopkins, hunting and fishing go hand in hand with the importance of caring for our natural resources
Major Sponsor Spotlight: Jack Hole
Each year, Ducks Unlimited recognizes top-performing staff for their work to secure major donor commitments and cash support for DU’s conservation mission
The pandemic that has gripped the world has yet to deter Ducks Unlimited’s proud volunteer base from ensuring that the DU mission lives on
Major Sponsor Spotlight: John Tautin
New cobranded products from Filson and Ducks Unlimited will help raise money for wetlands and waterfowl conservation
The Andrea Waitt Carlton Family Foundation has committed $750,000 to Ducks Unlimited to help protect valuable land in Dickinson County, Iowa, for wildlife habitat, water quality, and public recreation
Ducks Unlimited and the University of Florida working together for conservation at the DeLuca Preserve
Major Sponsors Spotlight: Mike Ptaschinski and Karl Duex
Conservation easements are a cost-effective and popular way to permanently protect crucial waterfowl habitat on private lands
Wisconsin was at the top of the 2019 State Campaign effort through teamwork by volunteers and staff
Functioning much like a personal charitable savings account, a donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple and tax-efficient way to contribute to important causes
While Ducks Unlimited de México conserves and restores wetland habitats south of the border, many of the organization’s strongest supporters live and work in the United States
Hod Kosman’s love for natural landscapes has made him a driving force for protecting and restoring habitat in the North Platte River Basin of Nebraska and Wyoming
Ducks Unlimited is known for hosting efficient and unique fundraising events across the country
Congratulations to all our University, Varsity, and Greenwing chapters for an outstanding year in 2019
The Marsellus family plays an important role in developing on-the-ground partnerships for projects and programs that benefit a crown jewel of New York wetlands, Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
Duck stamp legend and 1973 DU Artist of the Year, Maynard Reece, passes away at 100
A new kind of group is helping to get Ducks Unlimited’s Rainwater Basin Water Development Fund campaign off to a great start
Mossy Oak is continuing its multiyear conservation partnership with Ducks Unlimited by improving waterfowl habitats across North America
Major Sponsor Spotlight: Dick Corbett
Chapter exceeds $4 million raised for wetlands and waterfowl
Bob and Kim Spoerl are shining examples of the spirit of conservation
The Ducks Unlimited Pebble Beach Experience was born in 2015 as part of the DU Approved Outfitter Program
Continental conservation: You make it happen!
The Ducks Unlimited de México RESERVA program is a two-month-long intensive training course that educates conservation professionals from Mexico, the rest of Latin America, and the Caribbean
You can plan your next pheasant hunting adventure with waterfowl in mind thanks to Gage Outdoor Expeditions
Cold Bay is home to a group of dedicated Ducks Unlimited volunteers who are passionate about raising money for conservation
BMO Harris Bank has generously contributed nearly 900 prints by legendary Wisconsin artist Owen Gromme
Born the same year that Ducks Unlimited was founded, Ed Montague has been a force for good for 83 years, and his work has had a continental impact on waterfowl populations and habitats
Bass Pro Shops is excited to deliver unforgettable experiences inside the Bass Pro Shops Fishing Village at the Ducks Unlimited Expo
Would you shave your head for a million dollars?
Michigan high school students blended history and conservation when they created a 1960s-era punt boat replica and donated it to Ducks Unlimited
DU Senior Regional Director Aaron Dynes recognized the volunteers at the Ohio DU state convention, naming Holmes County the state’s Rookie Chapter of the Year
With the help of DU’s Approved Outfitters, Sporting Adventures International and Primus Villas, your vacation dream can become a reality at your local DU banquet
Ducks Unlimited’s inaugural Eastern Continental Shoot drew a large crowd of competitive sporting clays shooters to the world-class Bass Pro Shops Shooting Academy in October to support wetlands conservation
Conservation organizations now face fewer permitting obstacles when it comes to putting wetlands back on the landscape in Michigan and improving water quality in Lake Erie
The McGee Group, a family-owned manufacturer of prescription eyewear and sunglasses based in Marietta, Georgia, recently achieved a significant milestone in DU’s Corporate Partner Program
Thanks to the support of our Major Sponsors and other partners, Ducks Unlimited de México (DUMAC) is fighting to protect and enhance crucial wintering habitats
More farmers can now reduce groundwater use thanks to a grant from the Walmart Foundation
Her commitment to the land, her family, and her community will inspire many generations to come
Another successful fundraising year for Ducks Unlimited in 2018–19 made the selection of the Regional Director and Director of Development of the Year a real challenge
This past spring, Hunt Gunter of Richmond, Virginia, became a member of Ducks Unlimited’s Feather Society in an innovative way
The Bethel chapter raised more than $68,000 for DU’s conservation mission at its most successful event to date
A partnership between Ducks Unlimited and Cargill has helped to conserve more than 5,500 acres of vital wetland habitat throughout the state of New York
As Diamond Legacy Sponsors, the Dales are some of DU’s most ardent supporters, particularly in the Prairie Pothole Region of the United States and Canada, where the fall migration begins
Lisa Scheller is an entrepreneur with a mission where the bottom line is measured not only in dollars but also in lives bettered, communities improved, and environmental resources preserved
Kevin Krieg was always on the lookout for new wetland restoration opportunities near his home in Montana’s Madison River Valley
Wisconsin chapter breaks records at its third annual event
More than 200 volunteers from 54 different university chapters attended
The Lauritzen family has a strong history with Ducks Unlimited and wetlands conservation that began in the early 1950s
Bank donates nearly $500,000 in prints to Ducks Unlimited
Delaware’s State Committee chapter hosted more than 800 attendees and raised $50,000 for wetlands conservation during the event
This valuable part of Team DU celebrates 45 years as the leading conservation organization in Mexico
Eastern Continental Shoot generates support for wetlands restoration, protection.
Energy Transfer’s $5 million contribution to Ducks Unlimited in 2018 has directly conserved thousands of acres of waterfowl habitat across the country
Rich and Joyce Johnson challenge volunteers to commit themselves fully to the cause of conservation
If one drop of water is precious, then keeping more than a billion liters of water cycling through wetland systems calls for celebration
When natural disasters strike, we often see communities come together to fight to restore and push forward
Warren Coco's greatest contributions to waterfowl and those who enjoy them have come through his steadfast support of wetlands conservation
The remarkable story of how Team DU banded together to make conservation history
Feather Society member David Schwarzmeier thought long and hard about making Ducks Unlimited a part of his estate planning
Purina, the country’s leading food and litter manufacturer for dogs and cats, is celebrating a landmark 125 years in business
In the Gulf Coast community of Rockport, Texas, the local DU banquet has been an annual staple since its inception in 1978
Corporate Conservation Achievement Award presented at Ducks Unlimited’s 82nd National Convention
Historic campaign raised $2.34 billion and conserved more than 2.2 million acres
For more than 30 years, the Donnelley Foundation, based in Chicago, has partnered with DU to restore imperiled waterfowl habitats and preserve the rural heritage of South Carolina
When science suggested that DU begin delivering conservation projects south of the Canadian border, Flint Hills Resources was one of the first companies to engage with the organization’s mission
The Jacksons not only volunteered for local chapters but also served on DU’s National Youth and Education and Youth Waterfowl Recruitment Committees
Anyone who has been involved with Arkansas Ducks Unlimited has probably heard the name “Mongo”
These Diamond Life Sponsors are committed to leaving a conservation legacy for their children and grandchildren
Grand Slam Life Sponsor made a planned gift to DU through his estate, which earned him Gold Feather Society status
The foundation’s gifts support DU’s Gulf Coast Initiative
Just as DU does, Yamaha puts incredible value on wildlife and their habitats
Major sponsors include South Dakota land gift in estate plan
Collegiate volunteer goes on to chair one of DU’s most successful fundraising events
Craig and Shelley Larson and their company, Starion Bank, were recently honored for being strong community leaders and champions of conservation
Truck raffle raises funds for Delaware DU
Ducks Unlimited recognized a longtime volunteer and Major Sponsor at a special tribute event at the historic Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane, Washington
Allan Reishus decided to include Ducks Unlimited in his estate plan, thus earning him a spot in the organization’s Feather Society
Denny and Midge Denham are longtime DU supporters in Maine
Ducks Unlimited’s strength in converting dollars to conserved wetlands is unrivaled
The Ducks University program has experienced phenomenal growth over the past five years
The MVDHA was formed to promote conservation and ethics among duck hunters and safety and order on the Mississippi River
In a suburb just outside Dallas you can find one of Texas Ducks Unlimited’s most brilliant gems
Couple sponsors University of Nebraska Lincoln students for DU youth leadership event