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Gracing this issue's cover is Yeti, a male golden retriever, photographed by Mark Atwater.
With help from the legendary Packers franchise and grassroots DU supporters, this historic hunting and fishing hot spot has made a remarkable comeback
by T. Edward Nickens
Meet five of North America's top-performing duck dogs and their owners
by Tom Davis
With consistency, patience, and a little creativity, you can train a retriever in just about any environment
by Eric Keszler
Enjoy this year’s spectacular selection of images submitted by photographers from across the country
by Chris Jennings
The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers
Youth shooting programs teach discipline and safety while supporting conservation
by Phil Bourjaily
Turning the page on a DU Magazine classic
by Will Brantley
Rex Carr had extraordinary influence on the art and science of retriever training
by Tom Davis
Kick off your spring training with these essential products for retrievers
by Chris Jennings
The author lays out the unspoken rules between retrievers and their owners
by Keith Crowley
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this tasty dish is ready in minutes
by Scott Leysath
Whether you’ve just met or have known each other for decades, good hunting buddies are worth their weight in shotgun shells
by T. Edward Nickens
Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever
A new research project is harnessing the power of citizen science to solve important questions about waterfowl genetics
by Ashley Tunstall; Vergie Musni; Mike Brasher, PhD; and Philip Lavretsky, PhD
Valuable ecosystem services provided by DU’s conservation work can help corporate partners reach their sustainability goals
by Jennifer Boudart
An overview of wetland conditions in key waterfowl breeding areas across North America
by DU Field Biologists
2012 DU Member Photo Contest Winners - Photo Essay
The editors selected this year's winners from a record number of entries
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Honorable Mention entries in the 2012 DU Members Photo Contest
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Check out this amazing collection of images captured by this year's winners
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This year's winners captured a breathtaking array of waterfowl, wetland, and hunting images from across the country
Visit Page2018 DU Member Photo Contest
Check out the amazing photographs captured by this year's winners across all four flyways
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Here is a collection of honorable mentions from our 2018 DU Member Photo Contest
Visit Page2019 DU Member Photo Contest
This year's winning photos capture the beauty and excitement of waterfowling
Visit Page2021 DU Member Photo Contest
Take a gander at these stunning images captured by this year's winners from across the nation
Visit Page2022 DU Member Photo Contest
These impressive images were voted best of the best among this year's entries
Visit PageHonorable Mention 2014: Retrievers
Honorable Mention entries in the Retrievers category from the 2014 DU Member Photo Contest
Visit PageHonorable Mention 2014: Waterfowl
Honorable Mention entries in the Waterfowl category from the 2014 DU Member Photo Contest
Visit PageHonorable Mention 2014: Waterfowl Hunting
Honorable Mention entries in the Waterfowl Hunting category from the 2014 DU Member Photo Contest
Visit Page2020 DU Member Photo Contest
Experience the wonders of waterfowling with these breathtaking images from DU members across the country
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Miss an issue of Ducks Unlimited magazine? Check out the links to a selection of articles featured in previous issues here.
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Here's your chance to have an image published in DU magazine! This contest is open only to DU members who are legal residents of the US and at least 18 years old.
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