Waterfowl Research
This year's Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey results reflect the impacts of widespread, severe drought on the prairies
By participating in annual harvest surveys, you can help safeguard waterfowl populations and our hunting traditions
After a two-year pause, the dedicated men and women who survey North America’s most important waterfowl breeding grounds were back in the field this spring
DU’s Ecology Conservation and Management Certification provides a solid foundation for up-and-coming professionals in the field
Recent genetic research has revealed that the modern mallard and its close relatives share common Ice Age origins
Today’s ducks and geese may have descended from species that once shared the planet with dinosaurs
Ducks Unlimited is using high-tech aerial drones to expand our understanding of waterfowl and their habitats
An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
History has repeatedly shown that waterfowl populations rebound when wet weather returns to the prairies
In an exclusive excerpt from his forthcoming book, the author shares some of the highlights from his epic quest to photograph every species of duck, goose, and swan on earth
An overview of late-summer habitat conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
With breeding ground surveys canceled and severe drought developing on the prairies, how did waterfowl managers set this year's hunting regulations?
Amalgamations of ducklings and goslings can include offspring from two or more females
An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
Invasive species are a serious threat to wetlands and waterfowl in many areas
Declining numbers of this popular species will likely result in changes to hunting regulations in the Atlantic Flyway
Conserving these multipurpose habitats is important not only for waterfowl and other wildlife but also for people and the environment
A closer look at North America's most unusual waterfowl
A closer look at how DU's science-based habitat conservation efforts benefit breeding waterfowl on the prairies and in the Boreal Forest
Researchers have made some surprising discoveries about the behavior of birds raised in cities and suburbs
An overview of wetland conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
$1 million gift by Sunshine Charitable Foundation helps fund the project
A variety of factors must come together to create prime wetland conditions on the prairies
Ducks Unlimited de México is leading efforts to conserve these important coastal habitats for wintering waterfowl, other wildlife, and people
A multitude of wildlife species benefit from DU's work in addition to waterfowl
Using cutting-edge Geographic Information Systems technology, Ducks Unlimited is harnessing the power of data to guide its work
A closer look at the feeding ecology of North America's waterfowl
An overview of late-summer habitat conditions across key waterfowl breeding areas
These distinctive diving ducks are among the world's most interesting waterfowl
The distribution of these highly prized birds is closely tied to water quality and food availability
Despite efforts to reduce their numbers, light goose populations continue to grow, potentially threatening other waterfowl species
DU’s chief scientist discusses the many factors that influence where and when waterfowl migrate
Waterfowl population size, productivity, and the influence on hunting seasons
Defining science-based decisions in the waterfowl management community
A summary of recent changes to baiting laws in U.S. Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
When and where waterfowl migrate is determined largely by day length, weather, and food availability
Hens and their broods rely on a variety of wetland habitats as ducklings must grow quickly to join the fall migration
The dramatic growth of northern-nesting goose populations offers opportunities and challenges for waterfowl hunters and managers
DU and its partners are using cutting-edge tools and technology to guide conservation programs across North America
Researchers are using technology to learn more about this unique species
Habitat conditions were variable this summer across North America's most important waterfowl breeding areas
DU biologist studying how effective managed wetland restorations can be for wildlife
Waterfowl harvest regulations are guided by sound science and a commitment to the stewardship of the resource
An in-depth report on North America's most adaptable, abundant, and commonly harvested duck
A closer look at the most common waterfowl illnesses
Research studies the ecology of American black ducks and mallards that winter in the state’s Finger Lakes region
A closer look at how waterfowl use sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell to thrive in the wild
This country's diverse wetlands provide crucial wintering habitat for many of North America's ducks and geese
For almost 70 years, this system has been the basis for waterfowl management in the United States
These fascinating diving ducks share many common traits and behaviors