Ducks Unlimited
Description
Ducks Unlimited is a nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife and people. It was founded in 1937 during the Dust Bowl by a group of sportsmen concerned about declining waterfowl populations, and is headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee.
The organization is a grassroots, volunteer-based conservation group whose members are conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts living mainly in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It works through partnerships with private individuals, landowners, government agencies and scientific organizations to restore and manage wetland habitats, and it also advocates for government policies that protect wetlands and the environment. Chapters and affiliated organizations operate in Canada, Mexico, Latin America, New Zealand and Australia.
Ducks Unlimited has conserved at least 15 million acres of waterfowl habitat across North America. It commits at least 80 percent of its resources to its conservation mission, funded through memberships, donations, sponsorships and thousands of grassroots fundraising events each year.
Latest news
Winning artwork to appear on the 2027-2028 Federal Duck Stamp, supporting vital wetland conservation across the United States
25 Sep 2026
Large or small, swanky or utilitarian, your home away from home during hunting season is undoubtedly built on a solid foundation of memories
21 Sep 2026
President Trump Signs Executive Orders Prioritizing Hunting
Historic event at the White House Rose Garden celebrates America’s hunting heritage
18 Sep 2026
DU Receives NFWF Grant to Restore Grasslands and Strengthen Working Lands
New conservation partnership will help restore marginal cropland, improve wildlife habitat and support resilient grazing systems.
14 Sep 2026
Ducks Unlimited Offers Wetland Mitigation Solution for New York Renewable Energy Projects
Long Island In-Lieu Fee Program provides an approved compensatory mitigation option while supporting wetland restoration and conservation.
14 Sep 2026
Upper Bauer Project Highlights the Power of Partnership with Oregon Rancher Larry Maxwell
A partnership in Oregon’s Goose Lake Basin demonstrates how working lands can support wetlands and wildlife
11 Sep 2026
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