2009 Waterfowl Breeding Conditions
Stay up-to-date on waterfowl breeding conditions with daily reports from the pilots and ground crews conducting the breeding grounds surveys.
 The Flyways website has a ton of information on the current breeding conditions across North America's breeding grounds as well as other relevant information regarding the status of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting regulations.
The Flyways website is hosted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service. It represents the collaboration of waterfowl managers across North America to provide a wealth of information to waterfowlers.
Delta Video: New Solutions to Old Duck Problems
Delta Waterfowl President Rob Olson presents New Solutions to Old Duck Problems
Bluebill Hunter Gets Tattoo of Delta Magazine Cover
 When the Fall 2008 issue of the Delta Magazine hit his mailbox avid waterfowler James Barnett immediately knew what his next tattoo would be. He called up Delta photographer Fred Greenslade to ask permission, and it was granted as long as Fred could record the event which can be seen in this video.
Are you obsessed about duck hunting? Do you have a tattoo? Does your truck have a custom paint job? Does your wedding band look like a duck band? Anything else that's offbeat and original? Send your photos and stories to deltawaterfowl@mac.com.
More News Headlines...
What Drives Delta President Rob Olson? His Passion for Hunting
Rob is interviewed by John Pollmann on Dakota Outdoor Radio and talks about how he got into hunting, his unusual trophy wall and a lesson he learned from "The Buck in the Back of the Truck".
Governor General Supports Hunting Tradition
Delta Waterfowl applauds Canada's Governor General Michaelle Jean for participating in and endorsing the Inuit seal hunt tradition by eating seal at a community festival in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut in Canada's North.
Ontario has new ALUS Support; Wins Award from Premier
A new Ontario-based multi-stakeholder group is hoping to raise the profile of ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) so it is adopted as a policy.
Funding Increase for ALUS from the Province of PEI
The provincial government of Prince Edward Island (PEI) has increased its annual funding for Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) from $750,000 to one million dollars. This was announced during the 2009 Provincial Budget Address in PEI on April 16, 2009.
Nesting Structures Video from Ontario
This spring members of Delta Waterfowl's Kingsville, Ontario chapter installed a number of nesting structures on marshes in their area. Host of the Canadian Wingshooter, David Goodison joined this group of duck hunters as they give back to the resource they enjoy so much.
Partner Spotlight
Hunting Retriever Club (HRC)
 Delta Waterfowl and the Hunting Retriever Club (HRC) have formed a partnership to promote waterfowl hunting, waterfowl conservation and the use of retrievers in the field.
Gabe Tarr, HRC National Sponsors Chairman, says working with Delta is a natural fit for his organization.
"I couldn't be more excited about partnering with another grassroots hunting organization," says Tarr, an avid waterfowler and longtime Delta supporter. "Delta's commitment to waterfowl research, waterfowl conservation and waterfowl hunting in North America is unmatched, and we're proud to working with the organization. We're going to make a great team."
For more information: www.huntingretrieverclub.org/
Scott Linden Outdoors
 Delta Waterfowl is the newest conservation partner of Scott Linden Outdoors.
Delta will enjoy increased exposure via Scott's two radio shows: Scott Linden Outdoors, a one-hour talk show airing weekends, and Scott Linden Outdoors Journal, a two-minute vignette airing weekdays. Delta is also a sponsor of Scott's "Great Outdoor Game Show", a weekly call-in quiz on the hour-long program.
Scott is well known for his television work in his newest TV series - "Wingshooting USA" - debuts this fall.
For more information: www.scottlindenoutdoors.com.
New Delta Chapters
| chair: Cory Lynch (402) 721-2998
| chair: Jean-Michel DeVink (506) 455-9397
For more information on starting or joining a Delta Waterfowl Chapter in your area please call Delta's Bismarck North Dakota office at 888-987-3695 or visit Delta's Chapter page.
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