http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/ The latest news from Delta Waterfowl Delta Waterfowl is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Frank Rohwer as president and Nick Pinizzotto as chief executive officer. The changes are effective immediately. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2013/130131-leadership.php Thu, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT The Waterfowl Heritage Fund was established a decade ago when Delta developed its chapter and event fundraising program. Since then, more than $1 million has supported 12,000 mentored hunt and field day participants, the installation of more than 6,000 nesting structures and scholarships for 452 young waterfowl enthusiasts. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/121219-WHF.php Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT Proper field care of the trophy duck or goose is critical for a mount to turn out well. We asked award-winning taxidermist Jim Benson, owner of Sportsman's Taxidermy Studio in East Grand Forks, Minn., and Kelley's Slough Chapter Delta Waterfowl member, for advice about care of your game bird from the field to the taxidermist. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/hunting/tips/taxidermy.php Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Back in March, Team USA took on Team Canada in a battle to see who could install 25 hen house nesting structures the fastest at wetlands near Delta's field research station in Minnedosa, Manitoba. Of hen houses installed — 29 were used by mallards. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/121206-henhouses.php Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Robert Sopuck, a former Delta vice president and current Member of Parliament from Manitoba, recently chaired the inaugural meeting of the Conservative Hunting and Angling Caucus. The caucus was established for Conservative Members of Parliament to move forward conservation issues and the concerns of Canada's hunting and angling communities. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/121204-hunting.php Tue, 04 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl volunteer Jim Long was recently named one of six finalists for the North American Hunting Club's Mentor of the Year Program. The winner will be awarded a prize package that includes a 2013 turkey hunt and trip to the SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Delta members can vote — as many times as they wish — for Long at www.nahcmentor.com. Online voting ends Dec. 7. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/121203-JimLong.php Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:00:00 GMT Delta's 2012 Predator Management research report, released today, documents the dramatic improvement in nest success on selected trap sites in North Dakota and Manitoba. The most significant results were found in the Parklands of Manitoba, an area of intense agricultural activity, isolated aspen bluffs and limited nesting habitat. Delta's trapping program took place on a 16-square-mile area near Minnedosa, Manitoba, and a 25-square-mile block near Shoal Lake, Manitoba. Nest success for 2012 was 34.3 percent and 17.1 percent, respectively. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/121203-predatormanagement.php Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service recently joined forces to conduct an aerial survey of North Dakota that will help identify Delta's predator management sites for 2013. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/121201-predatorsites.php Sat, 01 Dec 2012 12:00:00 GMT Arkansas waterfowl hunters set afield for the November 17 opener amidst heightened concerns about U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agents ticketing hunters for gunning over manipulated ratoon rice, a secondary or volunteer crop that sprouts after the primary rice crop is harvested. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/121127-baiting.php Tue, 27 Nov 2012 12:00:00 GMT After 20 years with Delta Waterfowl, Rob Olson announced today he is stepping down as president of the conservation organization. Olson's passion for waterfowling and his innovative vision for conservation has been a pillar of Delta's unprecedented growth over the past two decades. Olson will continue at Delta for the next several months to assist in the transition period. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/121110-president.php Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT Robert Steiner of San Francisco, Calif., has won the 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with a stunning rendition of a swimming common goldeneye. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/121003-duckstamp.php Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:00:00 GMT The North American Waterfowl Field Identification Guide is a joint effort between Delta and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The purpose of the guide is to allow waterfowl hunters, conservation officers, schools and the public a method of identifying waterfowl quickly and easily in the field. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120926-waterfowlID.php Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Scouting seems simple, and if taken on the premise of driving around until locating waterfowl, it is. But there is a lot that goes into successful duck seeking, much of which occurs ahead of time. Scouting efficiently involves knowing the land and landowners, understanding migration patterns, and ultimately keeping an eye on the sky. Here are five scouting dos and don’ts to remember during this fall’s flight that may stifle any last minute surprises, especially if you’re traveling out of state. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/hunting/tips/scoutingtips.php Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT By Jeremy Stephens: It happens every fall: Dedicated waterfowlers emerge from the grind we call life. Friends who haven't spoken in months suddenly become inseparable, building blinds, stringing decoys and swapping the same stories they did last year. Waterfowl season is on the horizon, and the gathering of your hunting buddies in anticipation feels like a bunch of rock stars getting the band back together for a world tour. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/news/blogs/stephens/120920-duckapalooza.php Thu, 20 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT By Paul Wait: Delta Waterfowl Editor Paul Wait was able to get out on a teal hunt on opening weekend, and his four man hunting party netted 15 tasty teal — 14 blues and one greenwing — providing a full limit of satisfaction to the hunting party. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/news/blogs/wait/120917-tealhunt.php Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT By Rob Olson: The source of your ducks have changed dramatically, and so has the makeup of the fall flight. In the 1950s, Prairie Canada sent many more millions of sprig down all of the flyways, and many more Alberta mallards down the West Coast. Those days are gone. We've traded pintails for gadwalls, and swapped bluebills for teal and shovelers. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/news/blogs/olson/120917-duckproduction.php Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Lynn Bishop as General Manager of the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation program in Ontario. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120914-LynnBishop.php Fri, 14 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT As of January 1, 2012, Manitoba regulations now require that hunters of all ages, both resident and non-resident, must possess a valid Hunter Education Certificate, or equivalent from another jurisdiction. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120913-regulations.php Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Trent Selte ranches in the County of Vermilion River, Alberta, about two hours east of Edmonton. Last year, when his 7-year-old son, Parker, needed to think up a project for a school fair, the second-grader had the perfect plan: Delta Waterfowl's hen houses. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120911-henhouses.php Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Bluewing hunting should be a blast this month. Multiple blasts, if you are lucky. The special 16-day early teal season is already underway in Ohio and Indiana, and begins in mid-tier states such as Illinois and Arkansas on Saturday. Duck hunters in southern states such as Louisiana and Texas get their first cracks at the early migrants on Sept. 15. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120904-bluewings.php Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl is pleased to announce the appointment of Roland Millington as Art Director. Roland's award-winning design work will play a key role in the continuing renewal of Delta Waterfowl magazine. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120901-RolandMillington.php Tue, 04 Sep 2012 08:00:00 GMT Northeast Indiana Chapter's Derek Craig has been voted Delta Waterfowl's 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Craig's selfless attitude exemplifies the profile of a super volunteer, and led to his nomination as one of 18 candidates for the award. After being named one of seven finalists, Craig collected the most votes during a month-long contest on Delta's website. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120808-volunteer.php Wed, 08 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl's conservation program, Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS), was front and centre at a recent round table discussion of Canada's proposed National Conservation Plan. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120821-nationalplan.php Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:00:00 GMT With much of the United States and parts of Canada currently baked to a crisp from a long, dry summer, waterfowl hunters are anxious to learn what impact, if any, the ongoing drought conditions could have on hunting success. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120807-drought.php Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT Named as vice president of development, J.D. 'Pepper' Petersen brings a broad fundraising perspective to Delta Waterfowl, with a focus on major donations and planned gifts. He holds a master's degree in nonprofit management and a bachelor's degree in political science. He enjoys hunting and fishing, and has a strong passion for the outdoors. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120807-Petersen.php Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:00:00 GMT As part of the partnership with Federal Premium Ammunition, and just in time for the 2012-2013 hunting season, Federal Premium Ammunition will place the Delta Waterfowl logo on its entire lineup of Speed-Shok shotgun shells. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120731-federal.php Tue, 31 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl's senior program staff traveled to Pennsylvania this week led by Nick Pinizzotto, Delta's new chief operating officer. The mission: to learn more about a program Pinizzotto created in his previous position with the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy…a program that is similar to Delta's Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation program. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120722-ALUS.php Sun, 22 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Retriever training, water and hot summer days go hand-in-hand. But according to wildlife officials in the United States and Canada, when it comes to lakes, ponds and rivers, it's best to look long and hard before your dog leaps because of blue-green algae. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120713-algae.php Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT In an age when the Internet is seemingly omnipresent, it probably was only a matter of time until the World Wide Web spread to hunting licenses. Purchasing licenses online is no new thing, but buying duck stamps is — and one of the newest converts is the Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp, also known as the duck stamp. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120712-duckstamp.php Thu, 12 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT Tyler Shoberg has joined Delta Waterfowl as associate editor. The 28-year-old native of Corcoran, Minn., has seven years of writing and editing experience in the newspaper industry. Before joining Delta, Shoberg was sports editor and community reporter with the West Fargo Pioneer. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120709-shoberg.php Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT North America's total spring duck population is the highest ever recorded, according to the annual breeding populations and habitat survey released today. Conducted each May by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Canadian Wildlife Service, the survey puts the duck population at 48.6 million birds. That represents a 7 percent increase from 2011's record number of 45.6 million. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120703-BPOP.php Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT To recognize the selfless men and women who freely give their time and talents to ensure the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting, we have created the Delta Waterfowl Volunteer of the Year Award. We need your help to pick a winner. Scroll through the profiles of our top volunteers in 2012 and vote. Vote early and vote often, up until August 4th! http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/volunteeraward/index.php Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:00:00 GMT The County of Vermilion River and Lakeland College in Alberta, Canada united under a common vision June 19-21 while hosting the first organization-wide Alternative Land Use Services workshop. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120628-alus.php Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl has hired Russ Donnelly as regional events director for eastern Canada. Donnelly, 47, has a diverse background in sales, marketing and customer service in industry and membership-based organizations. He has worked for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120625-donnelly.php Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT To recognize the selfless men and women who freely give their time and talents to ensure the future of waterfowl and waterfowl hunting, we have created the Delta Waterfowl Volunteer of the Year Award. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120618-volunteer.php Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Grey Agricultural Service Centre announced today the launch of the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) conservation program into Grey and Bruce Counties. A coalition of agricultural and conservation organizations, local and provincial governments and interested farmers will introduce a pilot project into the region during the summer of 2012. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120605-OntarioALUS.php Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT A look at the roster of Delta Waterfowl chapters across the United States and Canada reveals several thoughtful and unique names. Here are a few of our favorites... http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120605-chapternames.php Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl, a leading North American waterfowl conservation group, is partnering with Cargill to offer savings and special promotions on Cargill's Loyall® brand to its members. Cargill, a top agricultural products company, will provide support for Delta's mission toward scientific research and duck production programs. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120530-loyall.php Wed, 30 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT A Delta Waterfowl study has confirmed what veteran duck hunters have long suspected: harvests of many waterfowl are taking place significantly later in the year than in previous decades. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120529-seasons.php Tue, 29 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl is proud to announce the appointment of Lisa Kabasin as its new Associate Editor. Kabasin, a Niagara University alumnus, graduated at the top of her class, receiving a BA in English, summa cum laude. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120525-kabasin.php Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl magazine editor Paul Wait spent two days on the Atchafalaya River with Rohwer last week. Look for an in-depth story on the status of mottled ducks and Delta Waterfowl's research in the Summer issue. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120515-mottledducks.php Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT If you're a waterfowl hunter, John Solberg has likely influenced your hunt. For more than 20 years, he conducted spring aerial surveys for the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. His survey work helped set hunting regulations across the continent. From the seat of an airplane, he developed a unique perspective on the many factors that influence annual breeding conditions. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/video/0183-solberg.php Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Retired flyway biologist John Solberg says wetland conditions and duck numbers north of Bismarck, North Dakota are 'average'. Solberg made the observation after a morning flight yesterday over the prairie pothole region. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120504-Solberg.php Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT Manitoba's Conservation and Water Stewardship Minister, Gord Mackintosh, announced Friday new measures to renew urban duck habitat in Winnipeg's St. Vital Park. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120422-henhouse.php Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl applauds the recent decision by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission (MBCC) to increase the percentage of duck stamp dollars going to the prairie breeding grounds for habitat conservation in 2012. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/pr/2012/120412-duckstamp.php Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Delta Waterfowl is urging members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee to oppose proposed legislation H.R. 306 that would mandate the management of wild horses in Currituck National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120410-currituck.php Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT Cecilia Figueroa and several classmates sawed, sanded, drilled and nailed wood duck boxes together under the direction of a Frank Lagodny, an instructor of Construction Technology at Prosser, a public vocational high school in Chicago. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/magazine/archive/2012-01/woodduck.php Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT The Chessie family tree can be traced back to a pair of Newfoundland pups rescued from a capsized English brig off the coast of Maryland in 1807. The male, Sailor, and the female, Canton, went to separate owners on opposite sides of Chesapeake Bay. Each dog was crossed with native working retrievers, and the progeny became the foundation for the new breed. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/magazine/archive/2012-01/tug.php Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:00 GMT State, federal and other biologists recently hunkered over tables full of duck wings and goose tails submitted by waterfowl hunters across all four flyways in the annual Wing Bee's. The preliminary age ratios from the 2011-12 hunting season showed a higher percentage of young mallards in the bag this year. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120327-wingbee.php Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT Waterfowlers rise to the occasion in Delta Waterfowl's first Hen House Challenge - a.k.a. 'The Melee in the Marsh' sponsored by the Minnedosa Duck Club. http://www.deltawaterfowl.org/media/deltanews/120327-henhousemovie.php Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMT