The Duck Hunters

Organization

Delta uses science-based solutions to produce ducks, conserve prairie wetlands, and ensure the future of waterfowl hunting.

Upcoming Events

SD003 - SE Dakota Puddlers Chapter

8/1/2025

Friday, August 1, 2025 Sioux Falls, SD

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IL014 - Kaskaskia River Valley Chapter

8/2/2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Hecker, IL

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IA023 - Nishna Valley Chapter

8/2/2025

Saturday, August 2, 2025 Atlantic, IA

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Share in the Excitement of Every First Hunt

Delta Waterfowl’s First Hunt is the largest waterfowl hunter recruitment program in the world. Since its inception, Delta has helped introduce tens of thousands of people to the ways of waterfowl hunting and is committed to continue sharing the excitement of this passion with even more future hunters. 

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WHAT IS A DELTA HEN HOUSE?

Delta Hen Houses are nesting structures proven to boost the odds of a mallard hen successfully hatching her eggs by up to 12 times.

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Delta Waterfowl Book

Discover the fascinating history of The Duck Hunters Organization, the founders, its mission, and how the organization shaped waterfowl conservation in North America.

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Waterfowl ID Guide

This is the finest guide you'll find to identify North America's ducks and geese. Waterproof. Field-ready. Hunter-tested. Written by USFWS and Delta Waterfowl experts. 

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GET INVOLVED—SUPPORT DUCKS AND DUCK HUNTERS

Every action counts. Be the reason someone discovers the joy of duck hunting. 

Delta Waterfowl News

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Waterfowl Breeding Habitat Conditions As of June 30, 2025

7/28/2025

Delta Waterfowl’s latest data- and field-based assessments reveal a discouraging end to the 2025 duck breeding season across much of the prairie and

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Delta Waterfowl Applauds Introduction of HEN Act in Congress

7/28/2025

Proposed law would authorize funding for duck production and habitat conservation efforts to increase waterfowl populations

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A High-Mileage Mallard

7/28/2025

Alabama to the Arctic: Geolocator reveals hen’s wild journey north

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Meet the Champions of Delta Waterfowl