Wisconsin duck-hunting season report from DU’s Chris Sebastian [video]
Waterfowl hunters can expect good things this fall.
Nation’s birds need our help
New report highlights plight of various species.
Ducks Unlimited
Survey: Duck numbers take a tumble
Total populations were estimated at 34.2 million, down by 12% from last survey, and “total duck estimate in the Traditional Survey Area was the lowest in nearly 20 years.”
Doug Schoenrock elected president of Ducks Unlimited
Alabama resident becomes DU’s 45th president.
Federal, state agencies cancel waterfowl breeding, habitat survey
Officials will use long-term data to predict spring 2020 waterfowl abundance.
Study: Whooping crane crowding shows habitat need in Nebraska, Kansas
Disease outbreaks or extreme weather could cause a catastrophic loss of the crane’s current population, according to the study.
Conservation in the midst of a crisis
Ducks Unlimited staff find creative solutions to keep habitat restoration on track.
Trump nominates Bernhardt as Interior secretary
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced his nomination of acting secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt to take over the department officially. Bernhardt has led the Interior Department on an interim basis since former Secretary Ryan Zinke resigned over ethics questions in January. Bernhardt is an avid sportsman with experience managing fish and wildlife resources from both a federal…
Support Minnesota’s public lands and waters at State Capitol rally on Thursday, Feb. 7
Wear your hunting and fishing colors, visit with your representatives, and help keep protection of public lands and waters at the forefront of state policy this legislative session.
Farm Bill passes Congress, awaits Trump’s signature
Outdoors-related groups across the country laud House and Senate’s efforts.
Wisconsin conservation groups join forces on wetland protection
Six state conservation groups create new group called Sportsmen for Wetlands.
USFWS: Duck numbers down in 2018
But survey says most populations are still above long-term averages.
A big day for fishing – and migratory birds
Here in Minnesota, Saturday, May 12 is big. It’s the iconic state fishing opener. But while the approximately 500,000 anglers that are expected to participate in the opener are on the water, there’s a good chance they’ll see more than fish; migratory birds are a staple of Minnesota lake country, too. Worldwide, they’re also a staple of the second weekend…
Wisconsin conservation groups join forces to raise awareness of legislation that could threaten state wetlands
Wisconsin Wildlife Federation, Ducks Unlimited, Trout Unlimited, the Conservation Congress, Wisconsin Trappers Association, Wisconsin Waterfowl Association, and Pheasants Forever issued a joint press alert.
Wisconsin GOP revises wetland permit exemptions bill
Under new language, would limit locations and number of acres that could be developed without oversight.
Pennsylvania outdoorsmen are among state’s most generous citizens
I had a unique request from a friend at church last week. A middle-aged woman came to me explaining that she and her husband wanted to donate their holiday bonuses to charity, as they regularly do. This year, however, they wanted to support causes that reflected the interests of their two adult children. For their daughter, who works with children…
Warm weather not dampening Minnesota waterfowl hunting
Undeterred by warm weather, many Minnesota waterfowl hunters are reporting fair to good hunting success since the season began on Sept. 23, Ducks Unlimited said in a migration update Wednesday, Oct. 18. According to the Minnesota DNR, waterfowl hunters are taking advantage of excellent wild rice production this year, with solid numbers of ring-necked ducks in most areas now, the…
USFWS report: Duck numbers still strong
Total populations were estimated at 47.3 million breeding ducks in the traditional survey area, which is similar to last year’s estimate of 48.4 million and is 34 percent above the 1955-2016 long-term average.
DU celebrates Anderson WPA project
Major supporters recognized at Anderson Waterfowl Production Area.
Protecting peregrine falcons in Vermont, unveiling all-things-birds Facebook page in Michigan
In the Green Mountain State, numerous clifftops and overlooks closed to protect nesting falcons.
DU enhancement projects benefit two Twin Cities-area wetlands
Ducks Unlimited projects in Wright County reportedly enhance habitat on more than 650 acres.
Drawdown aims to improve waterfowl habitat at Wisconsin wildlife area
The habitat improvement project focuses primarily on “puddle” ducks like mallards and teal in the flowage and is set to begin in May.
Banquet season a chance for sportsmen and women to support the cause
Often organized by a handful of dedicated volunteers, these banquets raise money not only for the organization itself, but often to support funding for local programs and projects.
Former DU conservation manager picked for Illinois Conservation Foundation’s top job
DNR has been quiet, but the ICF website now lists Schenck as the executive director and even contains a biography that is dated April 3, 2017 — next Monday.
Zinke makes impact in first day as Interior secretary
One order overturns the lead ammunition and fishing tackle ban on Fish and Wildlife Service lands, waters, and facilities. The other advances conservation stewardship, improves game and habitat management and increases outdoor recreation opportunities by directing bureaus and agencies to immediately identify areas where recreation and fishing can be expanded.
Wildlife groups battle invasive species at Michigan’s St. Johns Marsh
Phragmites, or common reed, has taken hold and stands of the giant reed offer little access for waterfowl and other wildlife.
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