DU Magazine

The DU Magazine is a bi-monthly magazine that provides in-depth articles on a variety of topics related to waterfowl, wetlands, conservation, and outdoor recreation. The magazine also features stunning photography that showcases the beauty of waterfowl and their habitats. Each issue of the DU Magazine includes updates on the latest conservation efforts and issues affecting waterfowl and wetlands, as well as profiles of people who are making a difference in the world of conservation. The magazine is a must have for anyone who is passionate about waterfowl and the outdoors.

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January/February 2025

Ducks Unlimited Magazine Cover for January/February 2025

On the cover: Scot Storm's Sunset Calls is the 2025 DU Artist of the Year print.

Contents: Vol. 89, No. 1

Features

The Mallard Report

An update on the conservation challenges facing the ever-popular greenhead and the status of its populations across North America
by T. Edward Nickens

Great Late-Season Goose Destinations

If you're not ready to hang it up for the season, head to one of these hot spots for some of the year's best goose hunting
by Chris Jennings

Choosing Art

Since making the decision to leave a career in architecture and become a full-time painter 25 years ago, Scot Storm has relied on his talent and work ethic to help him become one of today's most admired wildlife artists
by Tom Davis

The Confluence at a Crossroads

Just outside of St. Louis, where the Missouri, Illinois, and Mississippi Rivers meet, private duck clubs and conservation groups are racing the clock to save crucial waterfowl habitat from urban sprawl
by T. Edward Nickens
(Print only)

Contents: In Every Issue

Mixed Bag

The Ultimate Resource for Today's Waterfowlers

Shotgunning: Snow Goose Guns

When hundreds of while geese are hanging over the decoys, you want firepower and reliability in your hands
by Phil Bourjaily

Waterfowler's Journal: Public Land Etiquette

When competition is high, a few simple rules can help everyone have a safe and enjoyable hunt
by Will Brantley

Retrievers: Cold-Weather Considerations

Keep your retriever safe in sub-freezing temperatures and ice-cold water
by Tom Davis

Gearing Up: New Year, New Gear

Make a fresh start with these innovative products
by Chris Jennings

Cooking: Ducks and Wild Rice

This wonderful winter dish combines natural ingredients from the Great Lakes Region
by Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley

Cupped Wings: Frozen Solid

Hope springs eternal in the duck blind on the coldest morning of the season
by T. Edward Nickens
(Print only)

The Mission

Filling the Skies with Waterfowl Today, Tomorrow, and Forever

Understanding Waterfowl: A New Era for Pintail Regulations

Hunting opportunities for these highly prized birds could increase significantly under an updated adaptive harvest management strategy
by Brandon Reishus; Rosalie Wetzel; Mike Brasher, PhD

Conservation: Saving the Farm

An Iowa family leaves a construction legacy through DU's land protection program
by Jennifer Boudart

Field Reports: Migration and Wintering Habitat Outlook

An overview of wetland conditions in key areas for waterfowl across North America
by DU Field Biologists

Ducks Unlimited Magazine Archives

2018 Honorable Mentions

Here is a collection of honorable mentions from our 2018 DU Member Photo Contest