Ducks Unlimited Newsletter – April 3, 2014
Off-season Improvements
Five articles to make you a better waterfowler
There’s been ample time to reflect on the 2013-2014 waterfowl season. Now, the focus should be on improving everything about your hunting. The DU Newsletter Editorial Team has compiled five must-read articles to make you a better waterfowl hunter for the 2014-2015 season. Refine your waterfowling skills, from finishing ducks at close range to whipping up impressive wild game dishes for your hunting partners.
Shotgunning »
Duck calling »
Decoy strategy »
Dog training »
Cooking »
DU Magazine: Retriever Rehab
Expert tips on how to restore an older dog to top retrieving form
It’s not uncommon for older dogs to experience an assortment of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that suddenly limit their abilities in the field. This can be baffling and frustrating for retriever owners, who often misjudge the causes of such changes and struggle to find ways to get their retrievers back on the right track. What can you do when your seasoned duck dog suddenly changes for the worse?
April Gear Guide
Retriever Gear: Focus on training
Retriever trainers know that fine-tuning a waterfowling dog is year-round process. The DU Newsletter Editorial Team helps you to begin this year’s training sessions with the most recent retriever training gear and tools.
DU 77th National Convention
Join us in St. Louis, Missouri, from May 28–June 1!
Gather with your DU family in St. Louis, Missouri, as we celebrate the 77th anniversary of Ducks Unlimited at the 2014 National Convention. Get ready for the popular DU convention app, coming soon!
DU News: Recent Headlines
DU wins innovation award for cutting-edge prairies conservation program
The American Carbon Registry has recognized Ducks Unlimited with an Innovation award for a cutting-edge conservation project in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR).
More Headlines
- DU welcomes EPA, Army Corps draft rule on “Waters of the United States”
- DU and partners launch Prairies Conservation Campaign
- Golden Pass LNG deepens commitment to coastal conservation
Federal Duck Stamp 80th Anniversary
Buying power at its lowest point in stamp’s history
Photo Essay: The Redhead
Encapsulating versatility and beauty
Photo: MichaelFurtman.com
