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Dale Hall named Bass Pro Shops Conservation Partner of the Year Ducks Unlimited (DU) CEO Dale Hall has been named Bass Pro Shops' 2013 Conservation Partner of the Year. Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro, recently presented Hall with the prestigious award during a special ceremony at Bass Pro's national headquarters in Springfield, Mo.

Migration Alert: Ice, Snow Put a Clamp on Missouri Duck Hunting Just a week ago, many Missouri waterfowlers were enjoying stellar duck hunting, with straps of greenheads being the rule rather than the exception. By all measures, the season was going great.

Migration Alert: Weather Changes Impact Missouri Bootheel Hunting Wade Bourne, co-host of DUTV explains how drastic weather shifts have impacted waterfowl hunting in the Missouri Bootheel.

Barbara & Ralph Fisher III: Building an Endowment for the Ducks Barbara and Ralph Fisher III of Fairdealing, Missouri, are Diamond Sponsors in Perpetuity and Diamond Feather Society members. They are also proud supporters of Ducks Unlimited's Endowment Challenge, which aims to raise $75 million toward DU's long-term financial stability and conservation efforts in honor of the organization's 75th anniversary in 2012.

Johnny Belz: Beloved Member of the DU Family Leaves His Mark Johnny Belz was a dedicated DU volunteer, staff member, and Major Sponsor for more than 40 years, sharing his passion for conservation and the outdoors with thousands before his passing in 2013. Johnny's story was featured in the 2013 DU Annual Report.

Migration Alert: Mallards Funnel into Missouri The mallards are in Missouri! That's the late word from waterfowl biologists and hunters. Harsh wintry weather to the north and powerful cold fronts have pushed peak numbers of mallards into this state.

Ducks Unlimited to hit 195 mph thanks to Bass Pro Shops partnership Ducks Unlimited will visit the top two NASCAR superspeedways in the coming months thanks to a new partnership with Bass Pro Shops.

Big Rivers Initiative Restoring feeding and resting areas along the river that make up the Mississippi River floodplain and the conserving habitat critical to the grand passage of migratory waterfowl.

Ducks Unlimited announces 2013 Wetlands for Kids Day ST. LOUIS - March 15, 2013 - Did you know wetlands support more than 900 species of wildlife, many of them threatened or endangered, in addition to providing us with clean water and flood protection? Join Ducks Unlimited for the upcoming 14th Annual Wetlands for Kids Day and you and your children can learn even more about wetlands through engaging hands-on activities and demonstrations.

USA Rice-DU partnership WASHINGTON - Feb. 4, 2013 - A groundbreaking new partnership between the USA Rice Federation (USA Rice) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) was forged recently to serve as a model of cooperation and communication between a farm group and a conservation organization.

Migration Alert: Late-Season Opportunities Remain in Oklahoma and Missouri Scouting will be the key to success during the last weekend of the duck season in Oklahoma. Next door in northwestern Missouri, waterfowlers are also focusing on geese.

Missouri: NAWCA grant funds next phase of confluence project ST. LOUIS - Jan. 22, 2013 - Ducks Unlimited was recently awarded a $1 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to implement the third phase of an ongoing conservation effort within the Confluence Region of the Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri rivers.

Migration Alert: Missouri Waterfowlers Hope for Warmer Weather and New Birds With Missouri’s north and middle zones now closed to duck hunting, most of the state’s waterfowlers are now hunting geese – if they can find them. At Grand Pass Conservation Area east of Kansas City, the most recent count estimated 100,000 mallards, a good sign for hunters in the southern part of the state still hoping for new ducks to arrive.

Migration Alert: Northerners Turn To Geese; Southerners Await Ducks I can hear the rather rotund lady either warming up or in full voice in the northern portion of the Mississippi Flyway. For many hunters in the Upper Midwest, it's time to start putting away the duck gear and begin thinking about geese, or ice fishing.

Migration Alert: Snows, Whitefronts are winging it, but duck data differs If Sandhill cranes were leading the charge south in the last couple of weeks, then specks and snows are hot on their tail in the eastern half of the Central Flyway.

Media Advisory: Ducks Unlimited to host The Big River Thrives Leadership Forum in Memphis Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at Ducks Unlimited national headquarters, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120 - The Big River Thrives brings together leaders and experts from diverse Mississippi River interests to identify critical habitat and ecosystems issues to be discussed within the context of comprehensive river management.

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sept. 21, 2012 - As the air turns cool and hunting seasons hover on the horizon in many states, it's an ideal time to come together and celebrate America's outdoor traditions. On Saturday, Sept. 22, National Hunting and Fishing Day events commemorating hunters, anglers and conservation will be taking place across the country to bring together sportsmen and honor the heritage they share. Ducks Unlimited is proud to be one of the sponsors of NHF Day 2012.

Waterfowl, hunters to benefit from nearly $30 million federal investment MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sept. 12, 2012 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced a landmark investment of nearly $30 million in the future of wetlands, waterfowl and public waterfowl hunting across the country through expanded refuges and hunting programs.

Ducks Unlimited to sponsor National Hunting and Fishing Day SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Aug. 16, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited has been announced as a new sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation. NHF Day 2012 is set to take place Sept. 22.

Kansas City Chiefs offer DU Member Appreciation Discount Missouri Ducks Unlimited and the Kansas City Chiefs have arranged for an exclusive Ducks Unlimited Member Appreciation Discount for the 2013 season home games.

St. Louis Mid County Chapter recognized nationally ST. LOUIS – March 27, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the St. Louis Mid County made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.

Columbia chapter recognized nationally COLUMBIA, Mo. – March 15, 2012 – The President's Top 100 is one of the most highly sought- after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States. This past fall, the Columbia Chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.

Wetlands conservation leader marks World Water Day RIDGELAND, Miss. – March 19, 2012 – As the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, Ducks Unlimited is drawing attention to this month's milestone 9th Annual World Water Day.

Missouri: B.K. Leach Conservation Area Enhancement Since 2001, Ducks Unlimited and its partners have impacted a total of more than 4,000 acres within Missouri's B.K. Leach Conservation Area.

DU, conservation partners oppose changes to successful conservation system in Missouri While Ducks Unlimited looks forward to its 75th anniversary later this month, another organization with 75 years of conservation success is facing some major structural changes that could negatively influence its effectiveness: the Missouri Conservation Commission.

Migration Alert: Missouri waterfowlers face stalled migration Strong cold fronts have yet to push waterfowl through northern Central and Missippi Flyway states forcing Missouri hunters to use creative strategies.

USA Rice Federation presents Ducks Unlimited with 2011 Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award The USA Rice Federation presented Ducks Unlimited with its second annual Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award on Dec. 8. The award recognizes exemplary leadership and other major contributions to conservation that significantly benefit natural resources, wildlife and America's communities.

Migration Alert: Recent rain and cold have dispersed waterfowl in Missouri Dec. 7, 2011: An abundance of new water in southern Missouri and ice in the north has shuffled the deck for hunters in this state.

DU and Missouri Department of Conservation celebrate $5 million milestone as partners DU is proud to celebrate its partnership with the MDC, which has led to the restoration of 235,059 acres of prime breeding habitat and the positive influence of an additional 1.2 million acres on the Canadian prairies.

NAWCA Grants Hanging in the Budget Balance Wetland conservation grants approved, but will there be funding?

Waterfowl QA with Mark Reed Recently named "Conservation Officer of the Year" by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the "Mississippi Flyway Officer of the Year" by the Mississippi Flyway Council for his exemplary dedication to protecting and preserving wildlife.

Missouri DU Ranks in Top Ten Fundraising States Each Year Ducks Unlimited (DU) recognizes the Top Ten states around the country for their efforts through the National State Awards Program. In 2010, under the leadership of Tom Shryock, Missouri Ducks Unlimited received the Bronze Level Comprehensive State Award.

Missouri Department of Conservation Contributes to Waterfowl Conservation With this year's state grant program contribution of $275,000, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reached the $5 million mark for donations to waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada.

Missouri native named to DU Board of Directors During its annual convention held recently in Quebec City, Ducks Unlimited Inc. elected James R. "Jim" Talbert, of Jefferson City, to its national board of directors.

11,000 Acres of Critical Habitat Protected in IL, MO In just over three years, Ducks Unlimited and an impressive suite of partners permanently protected 11,135 acres of critical wildlife habitat in Illinois and Missouri with the support of a $2.5-million grant from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation using funds provided by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Wetlands for Kids Day a Record Success The Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited hosted the 13th Annual Wetlands for Kids Day event at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on Saturday April 2. More than 4,500 attendees came out to enjoy the beautiful day and learn more about wildlife and wetlands.

President's Elite Chapters Rise to the Top Each year a select group of Ducks Unlimited chapters rises to the top of the ranks: the President's Elite chapters, which raise $100,000 or more annually for DU's habitat conservation work. This year, 43 DU chapters achieved President's Elite status.

State Officers

MDC Contributes $5 Million to Waterfowl Conservation With this year's state grant program contribution of $250,000, the Missouri Department of Conservation reached the $5 million mark for donations to waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada. With the support of MDC during the past five years, Ducks Unlimited conserved, enhanced and restored 235,059 acres of prime breeding habitat and positively influenced an additional 1.2 million acres.

Annual Wetlands for Kids Day Set for April 2 The 2011 Annual Wetlands for Kids Day, hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited and supported by grants from the Dana Brown Foundation and U.S. Bank, will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles, Missouri.

Chapter Spotlight: Columbia, Missouri Chapter Ask anyone on the Columbia, Mo., DU Chapter committee and they all say the same thing: this chapter knows how to have fun.

Crestliner and Lewis Boats Donate Boat Package for St. Charles Ducks Unlimited Dinner Missouri state news.

Missouri State Convention 2011 Check out the agenda for the 2011 Missouri State Convention!

Migration Update: Dec. 21, 2010 - Missouri Recent cold weather has frozen wetlands across much of Missouri, pushing large numbers of waterfowl farther down the flyway.

Migration Update: Missouri Nov. 30, 2010 - Missouri showing huge duck numbers

Make a difference on the Mississippi Cleanup for a cause on June 19 The Mississippi River watershed is a migration corridor for millions of waterfowl every year, as well as an American icon. The river's serenity and life-supporting capabilities go far beyond waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife, however, stretching into the cities and to the people who live along its muddy banks. Now it's time to give something back to this great watershed.

Missouri Ducks Unlimited volunteer meets with congressional leaders JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - May 17, 2010 - Ducks Unlimited volunteer Jim Talbert traveled from Jefferson City, Mo., to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with congressional leaders and discuss wetlands conservation issues. Talbert and DU staff members sat down with representatives and their staffs in an effort to explain the benefits of North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants for Missouri and the North American waterfowl population.

Mississippi Alluvial Valley waterfowl hunters search for answers Waterfowl seasons throughout the country are now officially closed. Die-hard waterfowl hunters are starting to feel the first symptoms of post-season regret. "Could I have hunted more? Could I have hunted in better places? Were my decoys wrong? Do I need a new gun?" Most importantly, this season many hunters are asking, "Where were the ducks?" Here are a few answers that might help solve the puzzling riddle many hunters faced in the Mid-South.

Missouri State Convention 2010 March 26-28 Come join us for the 2010 Missouri State Convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake Ozarks! Everyone is welcome!

Former DU board member Jim Range receives conservation award posthumously ST. LOUIS - Jan. 25, 2010 - To honor a life spent championing the outdoors, Budweiser and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have named the late James D. "Jim" Range of Washington, D.C., the 2010 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. This is the fifteenth consecutive year the award has been presented to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the outdoors and wildlife conservation.

2009 State Convention Awards 2009 State Convention Awards

DU Announces Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards DU’s Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the restoration and conservation of North America’s wetlands and waterfowl. The awards are presented in six categories. This year’s recipient for the Research/Technical award is Missouri’s own David Graber.

Ducks Unlimited, Partners to Restore Wetlands in Missouri Confluence Ducks Unlimited and partners recently received a North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant to support wetland restoration projects on Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge, B.K. Leach Conservation Area, and private lands in the Missouri confluence. DU and partners provided over $3.4 million to match the nearly $1 million grant.

2009 State Convention March 20 - 22 Missouri State Convention March 20 - 22

MO DU Chapters Fill Halls at February Events We have all been wondering "will people attend MO DU events, spend some money, and have some fun in 2009"? Kearney, Jefferson City, Palmyra, Montgomery City, Perryville and the Albany, MO DU committess have provided us with the answer, a resounding YES.

Ducks Unlimited Addresses Missouri Flooding Long-term solutions best answer to extreme weather events MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 3, 2008 - In the weeks that follow a flooding event, authorities are providing immediate assistance to those suffering from the disaster, but they are also looking for answers to help provide residents with better protection in the future.

PARTNERS GATHER TO CELEBRATE CONFLUENCE CONSERVATION PARTNERS GATHER TO CELBRATE CONFLUENCE CONSERVATION Momentum Builds for Conservation in the Missouri Confluence ST. LOUIS, MO - May 16, 2008 – Seven St. Louis area duck hunting clubs and their members were honored Thursday for their efforts in protecting, restoring and enhancing wetland habitat within the Missouri Confluence Conservation Area near here. The event hosted by Ducks Unlimited and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) also highlighted the importance of the Confluence Area and provided a setting for conservation partners and landowners to discuss opportunities for the future.

2008 WETLANDS FOR KIDS DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!!! Record attendance at Missouri's 10th annual Wetlands For Kids Day. Held by Ducks Unlimited and Missori Department of Conservation and funded by Monsanto Fund.

Annual Wetlands For Kids Day Set For April 5 Annual Wetlands for Kids Day Set for April 5 ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2008 – The annual Wetlands for Kids Day hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited and supported by a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles, Missouri. Each child who registers will receive a free Ducks Unlimited Greenwing membership, which includes a one-year subscription to the Puddler magazine, courtesy of the Monsanto Fund.

Missouri DU delivers conservation message to Congress WASHINGTON – March 7, 2008 - Senior Ducks Unlimited volunteers Jeff Churan of Chillicothe, Mo. and T.R. Potter of St. Louis, Mo. traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with representatives, senators and other policymakers to discuss the organization’s conservation priorities.

2008 Missouri State Convention set for March 28-30 The 2008 Missouri State Ducks Unlimited Convention is set for March 28-30, 2008, at the Lodge of Four Seasons.

MDC Salutes DU Major Donors At Fountain Grove Nineteen Ducks Unlimited major donors were honored at Missouri's Fountain Grove Conservation Area in a special ceremony conducted by the Missouri Department of Conservation on October 6, 2007.

Wetlands for Kids Day Set for April 14 ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 26, 2007 – The annual Wetlands for Kids Day hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles, Missouri. Each child who registers will receive a free DU Greenwing membership, which includes a one-year subscription to the Puddler magazine, courtesy of the Monsanto Fund.

Truman Lake Wetlands Restoration Complete JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 16, 2006 – Ducks Unlimited (DU) and partners completed restoring 1,008 acres of wetlands and native wet prairie in Henry and St. Clair Counties, Missouri. This restoration project was made possible by a North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) small grant and generous contributions from 13 partners.

Young Missouri Artist Wins the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2006 – Rebekah Nastav’s painting of a redhead duck (Aythya Americana) taking a morning swim won the 2006-2007 Junior Duck Stamp art contest sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Nastav’s stamp will be available for $5 on June 1, 2006.

Wetlands for Kids Day is a Success - MO ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 6, 2006 – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted the annual Wetlands for Kids Day event at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on Saturday April 1. Nearly 2,000 children and adults attended to learn more about wildlife and wetlands. “This is our most successful year yet,” said Patti Redel, outreach and education regional supervisor for the MDC. “This event is a great opportunity to introduce and educate kids about nature and excite them about the outdoors.”

Missouri Department of Conservation Renews Commitment to Waterfowl Conservation - MO LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo., March 28, 2006 – At the Missouri Ducks Unlimited convention last weekend, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced its new 5-year commitment of $1.25 million in support of wetland and waterfowl conservation in Prairie Canada. The MDC has increased its contribution to $250,000 annually for five years beginning in 2007. This contribution is significant and exemplifies its longtime support of DU’s waterfowl and wetland conservation activities in Canada.

Ducks Unlimited Helps Protect Key Duck Habitat in St. Louis Area Ducks Unlimited (DU) recently completed two conservation projects along the Mississippi River in St. Charles County, Missouri. Thanks to conservation easements donated by Mallard Point Duck Club and Thousand Oaks Duck Club, approximately 370 acres of waterfowl habitat are now permanently protected near where the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers converge. "This area, which lies within the greater Middle Mississippi region, is at the heart of one of the most important migration corridors for waterfowl in North America," said Ken Babcock, director of operations for DU's Southern Regional Office.h

DU's Babcock Receives Prestigious Wildlife Award Ducks Unlimited's Ken Babcock received the prestigious C.W. Watson Award from the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to wildlife management. The award was presented Tuesday evening in St. Louis, Mo. at the group's annual meeting. Babcock is director of operations for DU's Southern Regional Office in Jackson, Miss.

Upper Mississippi River An overview of Ducks Unlimited's habitat conservation work in the Upper Mississippi River priority area

Mississippi Alluvial Valley An overview of Ducks Unlimited's Mississippi Alluvial Valley priority area.

Where Missouri's Ducks Come From The Prairie Pothole Region is critical to Missouri waterfowl hunters. A significant portion of Missouri’s annual duck harvest migrates to us from the Prairie Pothole Region, also referred to as “the duck factory”. In addition, we receive a substantial number of mallards from the Great Lakes region every fall and winter.

Fountain Grove Conservation Area - Missouri Golden Anniversary Wetlands Initiative Fountain Grove is a 50-year old Conservation Area (CA) with ageing infrastructure (levees, water control structures, canals and pumps) that is no longer sufficient to effectively manage the area’s wetlands.

Truman Lake Wetlands To restore wetlands in the upper Osage River drainage basin. Partners conducted restoration on nine sites within the flood basin of the Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir. Wetlands on several sites were restored using a technique that created gradual contours on the land by scouring shallow areas and forming raised mounds throughout the marsh.

Missouri Conservation Projects Ducks Unlimited habitat conservation projects in Missouri. These projects benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and people. View sample projects, project map and more.

B.K. Leach Conservation Area - Wetlands Protection To acquire 2,909 acres of bottomland hardwoods and formerly wet prairie habitat along the Mississippi River. This acquisition provides valuable foraging habitat to migrating and wintering waterfowl.

Four Rivers Conservation Area - Wetland Acquisition and Restoration The Four Rivers Conservation Area lies in the floodplain of the Marmaton, Little Osage, Marais des Cygnes, and Osage Rivers and once supported an expansive complex of bottomland forests, wet prairie and riverine wetlands. Subsequent clearing, draining, channelization, and levee construction, reduced the number and quality of wetlands in the region.

Grand Pass Conservation Area - Missouri River Pump Station To provide a dependable water source to manage approximately 4,800 acres of wetlands on the Grand Pass Conservation Area. Six miles of the 5,296-acre Conservation Area adjoins the Missouri River.

Nodaway Valley Conservation Area - Wetlands Restoration and Enhancement Nearly all the historic wetlands within the Nodaway Valley River basin in Missouri have been drained and are now intensively farmed. This project provided the opportunity to restore over 2,000 acres of diverse wetlands on the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area. The project entailed the design and development of 12 wetland units with independent water management capabilities.

Settle's Ford Conservation Area - Wetland Restoration To restore wetland functions to approximately 1,200 acres of highly altered agricultural land. The project included the design and development of wetland infrastructure that included a diversion structure and channel, breaches to existing agricultural levees, water control structures and river channel reconnections that now allow water from local watersheds to reconnect with the floodplain providing dependable water for wetland management purposes.

Fountain Grove Conservation Area - Wetland Restoration The Fountain Grove Conservation Area was the first wetland area developed by the Missouri Department of Conservation in 1947 and has now grown to 7,154 acres. The primary purpose of this restoration project is to reclaim and restore approximately 2,069 acres of wetlands that have been lost as a result of persistent flooding and sedimentation from the Grand River.

Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area - Wetland Acquisition and Development This project restored wetland habitat and functions to 800 acres of agricultural land at the Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area. The development included construction of 5 wetland pools with independent water control capabilities and a supporting water distribution system.

Missouri Bootheel Partners Program The objective of the Missouri Bootheel Partners Program is to return waterfowl to the breeding grounds physically conditioned for maximum reproductive success.

Dale Hall named Bass Pro Shops Conservation Partner of the Year

Ducks Unlimited (DU) CEO Dale Hall has been named Bass Pro Shops' 2013 Conservation Partner of the Year. Johnny Morris, founder and CEO of Bass Pro, recently presented Hall with the prestigious award during a special ceremony at Bass Pro's national headquarters in Springfield, Mo.

Migration Alert: Ice, Snow Put a Clamp on Missouri Duck Hunting

Just a week ago, many Missouri waterfowlers were enjoying stellar duck hunting, with straps of greenheads being the rule rather than the exception. By all measures, the season was going great.

Migration Alert: Weather Changes Impact Missouri Bootheel Hunting

Wade Bourne, co-host of DUTV explains how drastic weather shifts have impacted waterfowl hunting in the Missouri Bootheel.

Barbara & Ralph Fisher III: Building an Endowment for the Ducks

Barbara and Ralph Fisher III of Fairdealing, Missouri, are Diamond Sponsors in Perpetuity and Diamond Feather Society members. They are also proud supporters of Ducks Unlimited's Endowment Challenge, which aims to raise $75 million toward DU's long-term financial stability and conservation efforts in honor of the organization's 75th anniversary in 2012.

Johnny Belz: Beloved Member of the DU Family Leaves His Mark

Johnny Belz was a dedicated DU volunteer, staff member, and Major Sponsor for more than 40 years, sharing his passion for conservation and the outdoors with thousands before his passing in 2013. Johnny's story was featured in the 2013 DU Annual Report.

Migration Alert: Mallards Funnel into Missouri

The mallards are in Missouri! That's the late word from waterfowl biologists and hunters. Harsh wintry weather to the north and powerful cold fronts have pushed peak numbers of mallards into this state.

Ducks Unlimited to hit 195 mph thanks to Bass Pro Shops partnership

Ducks Unlimited will visit the top two NASCAR superspeedways in the coming months thanks to a new partnership with Bass Pro Shops.

Big Rivers Initiative

Restoring feeding and resting areas along the river that make up the Mississippi River floodplain and the conserving habitat critical to the grand passage of migratory waterfowl.

Ducks Unlimited announces 2013 Wetlands for Kids Day

ST. LOUIS - March 15, 2013 - Did you know wetlands support more than 900 species of wildlife, many of them threatened or endangered, in addition to providing us with clean water and flood protection? Join Ducks Unlimited for the upcoming 14th Annual Wetlands for Kids Day and you and your children can learn even more about wetlands through engaging hands-on activities and demonstrations.

USA Rice-DU partnership

WASHINGTON - Feb. 4, 2013 - A groundbreaking new partnership between the USA Rice Federation (USA Rice) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) was forged recently to serve as a model of cooperation and communication between a farm group and a conservation organization.

Migration Alert: Late-Season Opportunities Remain in Oklahoma and Missouri

Scouting will be the key to success during the last weekend of the duck season in Oklahoma. Next door in northwestern Missouri, waterfowlers are also focusing on geese.

Missouri: NAWCA grant funds next phase of confluence project

ST. LOUIS - Jan. 22, 2013 - Ducks Unlimited was recently awarded a $1 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to implement the third phase of an ongoing conservation effort within the Confluence Region of the Illinois, Mississippi and Missouri rivers.

Migration Alert: Missouri Waterfowlers Hope for Warmer Weather and New Birds

With Missouri’s north and middle zones now closed to duck hunting, most of the state’s waterfowlers are now hunting geese – if they can find them. At Grand Pass Conservation Area east of Kansas City, the most recent count estimated 100,000 mallards, a good sign for hunters in the southern part of the state still hoping for new ducks to arrive.

Migration Alert: Northerners Turn To Geese; Southerners Await Ducks

I can hear the rather rotund lady either warming up or in full voice in the northern portion of the Mississippi Flyway. For many hunters in the Upper Midwest, it's time to start putting away the duck gear and begin thinking about geese, or ice fishing.

Migration Alert: Snows, Whitefronts are winging it, but duck data differs

If Sandhill cranes were leading the charge south in the last couple of weeks, then specks and snows are hot on their tail in the eastern half of the Central Flyway.

Media Advisory: Ducks Unlimited to host The Big River Thrives Leadership Forum in Memphis

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at Ducks Unlimited national headquarters, One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, TN 38120 - The Big River Thrives brings together leaders and experts from diverse Mississippi River interests to identify critical habitat and ecosystems issues to be discussed within the context of comprehensive river management.

Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sept. 21, 2012 - As the air turns cool and hunting seasons hover on the horizon in many states, it's an ideal time to come together and celebrate America's outdoor traditions. On Saturday, Sept. 22, National Hunting and Fishing Day events commemorating hunters, anglers and conservation will be taking place across the country to bring together sportsmen and honor the heritage they share. Ducks Unlimited is proud to be one of the sponsors of NHF Day 2012.

Waterfowl, hunters to benefit from nearly $30 million federal investment

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Sept. 12, 2012 - Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe today announced a landmark investment of nearly $30 million in the future of wetlands, waterfowl and public waterfowl hunting across the country through expanded refuges and hunting programs.

Ducks Unlimited to sponsor National Hunting and Fishing Day

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Aug. 16, 2012 - Ducks Unlimited has been announced as a new sponsor of National Hunting and Fishing Day, the official federal commemoration of hunters, anglers and conservation. NHF Day 2012 is set to take place Sept. 22.

Kansas City Chiefs offer DU Member Appreciation Discount

Missouri Ducks Unlimited and the Kansas City Chiefs have arranged for an exclusive Ducks Unlimited Member Appreciation Discount for the 2013 season home games.

St. Louis Mid County Chapter recognized nationally

ST. LOUIS – March 27, 2012 – The President's Elite are among Ducks Unlimited's most prestigious volunteer chapters throughout the nation. This past fall, the St. Louis Mid County made the list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.

Columbia chapter recognized nationally

COLUMBIA, Mo. – March 15, 2012 – The President's Top 100 is one of the most highly sought- after titles of recognition Ducks Unlimited offers to chapters throughout the nation. Each year, the list is comprised of the top 100 fundraising chapters in the United States. This past fall, the Columbia Chapter made the Top 100 list as one of the organization's best fundraising chapters.

Wetlands conservation leader marks World Water Day

RIDGELAND, Miss. – March 19, 2012 – As the world's leader in wetlands and waterfowl conservation, Ducks Unlimited is drawing attention to this month's milestone 9th Annual World Water Day.

Missouri: B.K. Leach Conservation Area Enhancement

Since 2001, Ducks Unlimited and its partners have impacted a total of more than 4,000 acres within Missouri's B.K. Leach Conservation Area.

DU, conservation partners oppose changes to successful conservation system in Missouri

While Ducks Unlimited looks forward to its 75th anniversary later this month, another organization with 75 years of conservation success is facing some major structural changes that could negatively influence its effectiveness: the Missouri Conservation Commission.

Migration Alert: Missouri waterfowlers face stalled migration

Strong cold fronts have yet to push waterfowl through northern Central and Missippi Flyway states forcing Missouri hunters to use creative strategies.

USA Rice Federation presents Ducks Unlimited with 2011 Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award

The USA Rice Federation presented Ducks Unlimited with its second annual Distinguished Conservation Achievement Award on Dec. 8. The award recognizes exemplary leadership and other major contributions to conservation that significantly benefit natural resources, wildlife and America's communities.

Migration Alert: Recent rain and cold have dispersed waterfowl in Missouri

Dec. 7, 2011: An abundance of new water in southern Missouri and ice in the north has shuffled the deck for hunters in this state.

DU and Missouri Department of Conservation celebrate $5 million milestone as partners

DU is proud to celebrate its partnership with the MDC, which has led to the restoration of 235,059 acres of prime breeding habitat and the positive influence of an additional 1.2 million acres on the Canadian prairies.

NAWCA Grants Hanging in the Budget Balance

Wetland conservation grants approved, but will there be funding?

Waterfowl QA with Mark Reed

Recently named "Conservation Officer of the Year" by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and the "Mississippi Flyway Officer of the Year" by the Mississippi Flyway Council for his exemplary dedication to protecting and preserving wildlife.

Missouri DU Ranks in Top Ten Fundraising States

Each Year Ducks Unlimited (DU) recognizes the Top Ten states around the country for their efforts through the National State Awards Program. In 2010, under the leadership of Tom Shryock, Missouri Ducks Unlimited received the Bronze Level Comprehensive State Award.

Missouri Department of Conservation Contributes to Waterfowl Conservation

With this year's state grant program contribution of $275,000, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reached the $5 million mark for donations to waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada.

Missouri native named to DU Board of Directors

During its annual convention held recently in Quebec City, Ducks Unlimited Inc. elected James R. "Jim" Talbert, of Jefferson City, to its national board of directors.

11,000 Acres of Critical Habitat Protected in IL, MO

In just over three years, Ducks Unlimited and an impressive suite of partners permanently protected 11,135 acres of critical wildlife habitat in Illinois and Missouri with the support of a $2.5-million grant from the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation using funds provided by the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Wetlands for Kids Day a Record Success

The Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited hosted the 13th Annual Wetlands for Kids Day event at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on Saturday April 2. More than 4,500 attendees came out to enjoy the beautiful day and learn more about wildlife and wetlands.

President's Elite Chapters Rise to the Top

Each year a select group of Ducks Unlimited chapters rises to the top of the ranks: the President's Elite chapters, which raise $100,000 or more annually for DU's habitat conservation work. This year, 43 DU chapters achieved President's Elite status.

State Officers

MDC Contributes $5 Million to Waterfowl Conservation

With this year's state grant program contribution of $250,000, the Missouri Department of Conservation reached the $5 million mark for donations to waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada. With the support of MDC during the past five years, Ducks Unlimited conserved, enhanced and restored 235,059 acres of prime breeding habitat and positively influenced an additional 1.2 million acres.

Annual Wetlands for Kids Day Set for April 2

The 2011 Annual Wetlands for Kids Day, hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited and supported by grants from the Dana Brown Foundation and U.S. Bank, will be held on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles, Missouri.

Chapter Spotlight: Columbia, Missouri Chapter

Ask anyone on the Columbia, Mo., DU Chapter committee and they all say the same thing: this chapter knows how to have fun.

Crestliner and Lewis Boats Donate Boat Package for St. Charles Ducks Unlimited Dinner

Missouri state news.

Missouri State Convention 2011

Check out the agenda for the 2011 Missouri State Convention!

Migration Update: Dec. 21, 2010 - Missouri

Recent cold weather has frozen wetlands across much of Missouri, pushing large numbers of waterfowl farther down the flyway.

Migration Update: Missouri

Nov. 30, 2010 - Missouri showing huge duck numbers

Make a difference on the Mississippi

Cleanup for a cause on June 19 The Mississippi River watershed is a migration corridor for millions of waterfowl every year, as well as an American icon. The river's serenity and life-supporting capabilities go far beyond waterfowl, shorebirds and wildlife, however, stretching into the cities and to the people who live along its muddy banks. Now it's time to give something back to this great watershed.

Missouri Ducks Unlimited volunteer meets with congressional leaders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - May 17, 2010 - Ducks Unlimited volunteer Jim Talbert traveled from Jefferson City, Mo., to Washington, D.C., last week to meet with congressional leaders and discuss wetlands conservation issues. Talbert and DU staff members sat down with representatives and their staffs in an effort to explain the benefits of North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grants for Missouri and the North American waterfowl population.

Mississippi Alluvial Valley waterfowl hunters search for answers

Waterfowl seasons throughout the country are now officially closed. Die-hard waterfowl hunters are starting to feel the first symptoms of post-season regret. "Could I have hunted more? Could I have hunted in better places? Were my decoys wrong? Do I need a new gun?" Most importantly, this season many hunters are asking, "Where were the ducks?" Here are a few answers that might help solve the puzzling riddle many hunters faced in the Mid-South.

Missouri State Convention 2010 March 26-28

Come join us for the 2010 Missouri State Convention at the Lodge of the Four Seasons at Lake Ozarks! Everyone is welcome!

Former DU board member Jim Range receives conservation award posthumously

ST. LOUIS - Jan. 25, 2010 - To honor a life spent championing the outdoors, Budweiser and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation have named the late James D. "Jim" Range of Washington, D.C., the 2010 Budweiser Conservationist of the Year. This is the fifteenth consecutive year the award has been presented to an individual who has made exceptional contributions to the outdoors and wildlife conservation.

2009 State Convention Awards

DU Announces Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards

DU’s Wetland Conservation Achievement Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the restoration and conservation of North America’s wetlands and waterfowl. The awards are presented in six categories. This year’s recipient for the Research/Technical award is Missouri’s own David Graber.

Ducks Unlimited, Partners to Restore Wetlands in Missouri Confluence

Ducks Unlimited and partners recently received a North American Wetlands Conservation Act grant to support wetland restoration projects on Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge, B.K. Leach Conservation Area, and private lands in the Missouri confluence. DU and partners provided over $3.4 million to match the nearly $1 million grant.

2009 State Convention March 20 - 22

Missouri State Convention March 20 - 22

MO DU Chapters Fill Halls at February Events

We have all been wondering "will people attend MO DU events, spend some money, and have some fun in 2009"? Kearney, Jefferson City, Palmyra, Montgomery City, Perryville and the Albany, MO DU committess have provided us with the answer, a resounding YES.

Ducks Unlimited Addresses Missouri Flooding

Long-term solutions best answer to extreme weather events MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 3, 2008 - In the weeks that follow a flooding event, authorities are providing immediate assistance to those suffering from the disaster, but they are also looking for answers to help provide residents with better protection in the future.

PARTNERS GATHER TO CELEBRATE CONFLUENCE CONSERVATION

PARTNERS GATHER TO CELBRATE CONFLUENCE CONSERVATION Momentum Builds for Conservation in the Missouri Confluence ST. LOUIS, MO - May 16, 2008 – Seven St. Louis area duck hunting clubs and their members were honored Thursday for their efforts in protecting, restoring and enhancing wetland habitat within the Missouri Confluence Conservation Area near here. The event hosted by Ducks Unlimited and the Great Rivers Habitat Alliance (GRHA) also highlighted the importance of the Confluence Area and provided a setting for conservation partners and landowners to discuss opportunities for the future.

2008 WETLANDS FOR KIDS DAY A HUGE SUCCESS!!!

Record attendance at Missouri's 10th annual Wetlands For Kids Day. Held by Ducks Unlimited and Missori Department of Conservation and funded by Monsanto Fund.

Annual Wetlands For Kids Day Set For April 5

Annual Wetlands for Kids Day Set for April 5 ST. LOUIS, Mo., March 27, 2008 – The annual Wetlands for Kids Day hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation and Ducks Unlimited and supported by a $25,000 grant from the Monsanto Fund will be held on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles, Missouri. Each child who registers will receive a free Ducks Unlimited Greenwing membership, which includes a one-year subscription to the Puddler magazine, courtesy of the Monsanto Fund.

Missouri DU delivers conservation message to Congress

WASHINGTON – March 7, 2008 - Senior Ducks Unlimited volunteers Jeff Churan of Chillicothe, Mo. and T.R. Potter of St. Louis, Mo. traveled to Washington D.C. to meet with representatives, senators and other policymakers to discuss the organization’s conservation priorities.

2008 Missouri State Convention set for March 28-30

The 2008 Missouri State Ducks Unlimited Convention is set for March 28-30, 2008, at the Lodge of Four Seasons.

MDC Salutes DU Major Donors At Fountain Grove

Nineteen Ducks Unlimited major donors were honored at Missouri's Fountain Grove Conservation Area in a special ceremony conducted by the Missouri Department of Conservation on October 6, 2007.

Wetlands for Kids Day Set for April 14

ST. LOUIS, Mo., Feb. 26, 2007 – The annual Wetlands for Kids Day hosted by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area in St. Charles, Missouri. Each child who registers will receive a free DU Greenwing membership, which includes a one-year subscription to the Puddler magazine, courtesy of the Monsanto Fund.

Truman Lake Wetlands Restoration Complete

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., May 16, 2006 – Ducks Unlimited (DU) and partners completed restoring 1,008 acres of wetlands and native wet prairie in Henry and St. Clair Counties, Missouri. This restoration project was made possible by a North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) small grant and generous contributions from 13 partners.

Young Missouri Artist Wins the Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest

MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 24, 2006 – Rebekah Nastav’s painting of a redhead duck (Aythya Americana) taking a morning swim won the 2006-2007 Junior Duck Stamp art contest sponsored by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Nastav’s stamp will be available for $5 on June 1, 2006.

Wetlands for Kids Day is a Success - MO

ST. LOUIS, Mo., April 6, 2006 – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted the annual Wetlands for Kids Day event at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area on Saturday April 1. Nearly 2,000 children and adults attended to learn more about wildlife and wetlands. “This is our most successful year yet,” said Patti Redel, outreach and education regional supervisor for the MDC. “This event is a great opportunity to introduce and educate kids about nature and excite them about the outdoors.”

Missouri Department of Conservation Renews Commitment to Waterfowl Conservation - MO

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo., March 28, 2006 – At the Missouri Ducks Unlimited convention last weekend, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced its new 5-year commitment of $1.25 million in support of wetland and waterfowl conservation in Prairie Canada. The MDC has increased its contribution to $250,000 annually for five years beginning in 2007. This contribution is significant and exemplifies its longtime support of DU’s waterfowl and wetland conservation activities in Canada.

Ducks Unlimited Helps Protect Key Duck Habitat in St. Louis Area

Ducks Unlimited (DU) recently completed two conservation projects along the Mississippi River in St. Charles County, Missouri. Thanks to conservation easements donated by Mallard Point Duck Club and Thousand Oaks Duck Club, approximately 370 acres of waterfowl habitat are now permanently protected near where the Mississippi, Illinois and Missouri rivers converge. "This area, which lies within the greater Middle Mississippi region, is at the heart of one of the most important migration corridors for waterfowl in North America," said Ken Babcock, director of operations for DU's Southern Regional Office.h

DU's Babcock Receives Prestigious Wildlife Award

Ducks Unlimited's Ken Babcock received the prestigious C.W. Watson Award from the Southeastern Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies for a lifetime of outstanding contributions to wildlife management. The award was presented Tuesday evening in St. Louis, Mo. at the group's annual meeting. Babcock is director of operations for DU's Southern Regional Office in Jackson, Miss.

Upper Mississippi River

An overview of Ducks Unlimited's habitat conservation work in the Upper Mississippi River priority area

Mississippi Alluvial Valley

An overview of Ducks Unlimited's Mississippi Alluvial Valley priority area.

Where Missouri's Ducks Come From

The Prairie Pothole Region is critical to Missouri waterfowl hunters. A significant portion of Missouri’s annual duck harvest migrates to us from the Prairie Pothole Region, also referred to as “the duck factory”. In addition, we receive a substantial number of mallards from the Great Lakes region every fall and winter.

Fountain Grove Conservation Area - Missouri Golden Anniversary Wetlands Initiative

Fountain Grove is a 50-year old Conservation Area (CA) with ageing infrastructure (levees, water control structures, canals and pumps) that is no longer sufficient to effectively manage the area’s wetlands.

Truman Lake Wetlands

To restore wetlands in the upper Osage River drainage basin. Partners conducted restoration on nine sites within the flood basin of the Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir. Wetlands on several sites were restored using a technique that created gradual contours on the land by scouring shallow areas and forming raised mounds throughout the marsh.

Missouri Conservation Projects

Ducks Unlimited habitat conservation projects in Missouri. These projects benefit waterfowl, other wildlife and people. View sample projects, project map and more.

B.K. Leach Conservation Area - Wetlands Protection

To acquire 2,909 acres of bottomland hardwoods and formerly wet prairie habitat along the Mississippi River. This acquisition provides valuable foraging habitat to migrating and wintering waterfowl.

Four Rivers Conservation Area - Wetland Acquisition and Restoration

The Four Rivers Conservation Area lies in the floodplain of the Marmaton, Little Osage, Marais des Cygnes, and Osage Rivers and once supported an expansive complex of bottomland forests, wet prairie and riverine wetlands. Subsequent clearing, draining, channelization, and levee construction, reduced the number and quality of wetlands in the region.

Grand Pass Conservation Area - Missouri River Pump Station

To provide a dependable water source to manage approximately 4,800 acres of wetlands on the Grand Pass Conservation Area. Six miles of the 5,296-acre Conservation Area adjoins the Missouri River.

Nodaway Valley Conservation Area - Wetlands Restoration and Enhancement

Nearly all the historic wetlands within the Nodaway Valley River basin in Missouri have been drained and are now intensively farmed. This project provided the opportunity to restore over 2,000 acres of diverse wetlands on the Nodaway Valley Conservation Area. The project entailed the design and development of 12 wetland units with independent water management capabilities.

Settle's Ford Conservation Area - Wetland Restoration

To restore wetland functions to approximately 1,200 acres of highly altered agricultural land. The project included the design and development of wetland infrastructure that included a diversion structure and channel, breaches to existing agricultural levees, water control structures and river channel reconnections that now allow water from local watersheds to reconnect with the floodplain providing dependable water for wetland management purposes.

Fountain Grove Conservation Area - Wetland Restoration

The Fountain Grove Conservation Area was the first wetland area developed by the Missouri Department of Conservation in 1947 and has now grown to 7,154 acres. The primary purpose of this restoration project is to reclaim and restore approximately 2,069 acres of wetlands that have been lost as a result of persistent flooding and sedimentation from the Grand River.

Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area - Wetland Acquisition and Development

This project restored wetland habitat and functions to 800 acres of agricultural land at the Ten Mile Pond Conservation Area. The development included construction of 5 wetland pools with independent water control capabilities and a supporting water distribution system.

Missouri Bootheel Partners Program

The objective of the Missouri Bootheel Partners Program is to return waterfowl to the breeding grounds physically conditioned for maximum reproductive success.

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