MEMPHIS, Tenn. Sept. 18, 2017 This week, Ducks Unlimited TV remembers the life of Wade Bourne, one of the best known and most respected outdoor communicators of his generation. Wade was a long-time host of DU TV, Editor at Large for Ducks Unlimited magazine and a passionate supporter of DU and its mission. He passed away in December of 2016.

This episode features some of Wades most memorable adventures from past seasons, plus his personal reflections on our wildlife resources, the people he shared blinds with and DUs conservation work.

"Wade built an enduring relationship with Ducks Unlimited members and millions of Americas waterfowl hunters," said DU CEO Dale Hall. "Through his work, generations of sportsmen and women learned to be better hunters and anglers. But more importantly, he taught them to be better stewards of our wildlife resources and outdoor heritage. Wades career made a lasting difference for waterfowl, for the habitats so vital to their survival and for all who enjoy this amazing resource."

Also on DU TV this week: Ducks Unlimited magazine Shotgunning Columnist Phil Bourjaily explains different strategies for shooting doubles, and retriever trainer Mike Stewart explains how to "sweep" your dogs eyes to remove foreign objects.

DU TV airs Mondays at 1 a.m., Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m., Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. (all times Eastern) on the Pursuit Channel. All episodes, plus bonus content and classic episodes, can be found at www.ducks.org/dutv.

DU TV is sponsored by Drake Waterfowl Systems, Mossberg Firearms, Purina Pro Plan, Buck Gardner Calls, Mossy Oak Camo, Mossy Oak Properties, Mossy Oak Biologic, Mossy Oak Nativ Nurseries, Kent Cartridge and Higdon Outdoors.

Ducks Unlimited Inc. is the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to conserving North America's continually disappearing waterfowl habitats. Established in 1937, Ducks Unlimited has conserved more than 14 million acres thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent. Guided by science and dedicated to program efficiency, DU works toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever. For more information on our work, visit www.ducks.org.

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