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Filet Mignon & Chocolate Cake - We're serving up pure waterfowl hunting stories by Delta Magazine Editor Paul Wait
2012 Delta Waterfowl Gear Guide
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Carving Out a Tradition - Handmade decoys define Delta's Illinois Prairie Chapter by Delta Magazine Editor Paul Wait
What Makes Hunters Happy? by Delta Magazine Editor Paul Wait
Harrison Gift Provides Legacy for Ducks |
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Born for the Bay - Chessies Remain Top Dog on the Chesapeake by Paul Wait, Delta Waterfowl Editor
Sawing and Sanding for Ducks - Chicago students turn scrap wood into bird housing by Paul Wait, Delta Waterfowl Editor
Class in Session - College wildlife management students learn to hunt ducks by Tori McCormick
The Hole in the Bucket - Agriculture policy change threatens to drain wetlands by John Devney, senior director of U.S. policy
Duck Blind Kabobs - Eastern Washington outfitter puts sizzle into the hunt by Paul Wait, Delta Waterfowl Editor |
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Born on the Bayou - Cajun Food Fuels the Green Family Duck Camp by Tori J. McCormick, Associate Editor
Bird Box Man - Sightless woodworker has helped build more than 10,000 nesting structures by Tori J. McCormick, Associate Editor
Working in the Waterfowl World is Tough, but Satisfying by David Hart |
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JFB - Renaissance Man James Ford Bell Was Waterfowl Hunting's Unsung Hero by Tori J. McCormick, Associate Editor |
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Conservation a Different Way - Alternative Land Use Services will Improve Canada's Duck Production by Rob Olson
The Evolution of Steel Shot - Modern Waterfowl Ammunition Packs a Lethal Punch by John Taylor
Dream Destinations - 10 Spots to Hunt Ducks and Geese in North America by Will Brantley
A Flood of Ducks? - Hunters hope extremely wet conditions result in a super season by David Hart
Hunting Honkers - Key on Feeding Habits to Fool Canada Geese by John Pollmann
Connecting with Food - Winnipeg chef values harvesting own ingredients by Nigel Simms |
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Risotto Recipe - the perfect side dish for the duck confit featured in the current Delta Waterfowl Magazine
Ballistics Chart from Spring 2011 Shooting Column
Conservation at Crossroads: Funding Cuts Could Jeopardize the Future of Hunting and Fishing by Dan Nelson |
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The Girls of Autumn Photos by Fred Greenslade, staff photographer
The Girls of Delta: Class of 2010 by Nigel Simms, Director of Communications Canada
Making Mentors by Tori J. McCormick, Associate Editor
Why can't y'all just get along? Competition is what drives innovation, produces better outcomes by Rob Olson, President
Measuring Success: Taking a limit is great, but hunters need to put the kill into context by Tori J. McCormick, Associate Editor
Despite Conservation Season, Snow Goose Numbers Continue to Grow by Nigel Simms, Director of Communications Canada |
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The Duck Factory Turned Upside Down by Dan Nelson, Editor
Going, Going, Gone? Gord Hammell details the stunning demise of bluebills in the Erickson, Manitoba by Rob Olson, President |
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YouTube: It's Time for Amateur Film-makers to Start Treating Hunting with the Respect it Deserves by Rob Olson, Delta President
Volunteering: You Can Help Secure the Future of Duck Hunting, but Steer Clear of the Ponies and the Pull Tabs by Tori J. McCormick, Associate Editor
Predator Management Update - What We've Learned in 17 Years
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Complete interview with Dave Ankney
The Twenty Minute Retriever and previous J. Paul Jackson columns
The First Few Months of Training Are Critical
● E-Collars - An Effective Tool But Not a Magic Wand
● Force Breaking: Part One | Part Two
● Teaching a Young Dog to Hunt
● The Miracle of Handling: Part One | Part Two
Extra photos by Fred Greenslade from the breeding grounds
French Style Duck Sausage by food blogger Hank Shaw
More Johnny Lynch Photos |
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Is the Cadillac of Conservation Programs on Life Support? Weigh in, or Face the Consequences
Our Grandest Outdoor Tradition Must Be Saved Everywhere if it's to be Saved At All by John Devney
Our Research Has Taught Us Much About Where and When to Effectively Manage Predators by Rob Olson
Experiencing California's Public Hunting System
More photographs from the California public land hunt
 Video:
California public land hunting: Ever wonder what it would be like to stand in line hoping to be drawn for a chance to hunt?
Delevan regulars talk about hunting the Refuge
Whelping Boxes: Anyone planning on raising a litter of pups should have a properly constructed whelping box |
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A Program called Alternative Land Use Services Might Be Our Best Hope for Restoring Duck Production Across Prairie Canada
PEI Deputy Minister MacQuarrie Talks about ALUS’ Future in Canada
Bill Klein's favorite recipes
The best pump ever? The Winchester Model 12 / Remington 870 Poll Results
Looking for some new marinade recipes?
Video:
Carvers, cleaning, calling & more in these Chesapeake videos! |
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Which is the best pump ever? Model 12 or 870?
Delta Student Projects Cover the Continent
Hank Shaw's Wild Game Sauce
Shooting Sports Industry Launched Movement
Interview with NSSF boss Steve Sanetti
Delta student profile: Tim Kimmel |
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The Missing Years: The Rings On Our Family Tree Didn't Add Up
Peter Ward Interview
The 'Real' Father of the Duck Stamp
Snow Geese Aren't 'Winged Liver'
How 'Ding' Darling Hoodwinked FDR
Duck Stamp Trivia
A Meal Fit for the President - 2009 Inaugural Lunch
Video:
Bosque del Apache Snow Goose photo essay
The Dominant Eye by Delta shotgunning editor John Taylor
What is EIC & CNM? What you need to know for your breeding lab |
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Perspectives: Applying Research-based Solutions to the Challenge of Declining Participation
Note to Waterfowl Managers: Computer models can’t evaluate the impact of your actions on the waterfowling culture
The Vanishing Hunter V: It's the Culture
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Stuttgart: Where Mallard is King
The Vanishing Hunter III, Social Aspects
The Vanishing Hunter IV, The Role of the Media
President's Message: Scaup Debate: Why Delta, Others Questioned the Fish and Wildlife Service's Harvest Strategy
Memories of Finnegan - CRP and wetlands shaped
and defined the lives of these long-time hunting companions
Dog Days - Training in the Intense Heat of Summer |
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The Vanishing Hunter Part II - How the ‘King’s Deer’ became the ‘People’s Deer’
Wild Game Parties are an Absolute Blast
The Birds of Summer by Delta's Scientific Director Frank Rohwer |
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The Vanishing Hunter Part I
CRP Grass: Going...Going...Gone?
Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska Slideshow |
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I Am Woman, Watch Me Hunt
Photographs From the Women's Hunt
Where Your Mallards Originate; The Truth about Band Returns
Complete Mallard Harvest Derivation Tables |
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B-Pop: Lots of Good News Wrapped in a Warning
Missourians 'Show Us' How to Protect Habitat |
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Minnesota nature artist Jim Rataczak www.jimrataczak.com |
Youth Hunting: Our Kids Deserve Nothing Less
Saving Ducks One 'Fisher Dish' at a Time |
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A Candid Conversation with Legendary Researchers - Scientists Who Wrote the Book on the Breeding Grounds - They Say Predators Play Key Role in Prairie Ecosystem |
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Remington 870 Edges Benelli SBE In Delta’s ‘Best Waterfowl Gun’ Survey
Canadian Outfitters’ Hunting Proposal Not the Answer
The Miracle of Flight - Photo Essay Excerpt |
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Status of Prairie Ducks by Dan Nelson
Ego-Boosting WHA Events Will Tarnish Hunting's Image by John Devney
Heartworm Cases on the Rise - Is Your Hunting Dog Protected? by J. Paul Jackson |
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Delta Chapters Commit Over $80,000 for ALUS
The Duck World Loses a Giant - Art Hawkins Dies at 92
Gearing Up: A Guide to Waterfowling Equipment. Gadgets and Do-Dads No Hunter Should be Without
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Why Do You Hunt? How Would You Answer?
Ducks at the Crossroads : Coming Year Full of Challenges Rob Olson Examines Key Issues Facing Ducks, Duck Hunters
This Young Shooter is a "Natural" : Minnesotan Won the World Championship |
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Hen House: If You Build It, They Will Come by Jim Fisher
Delta Tests Waterfowl Guns - It's Dirty Work, but... by Dan Nelson |
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Special Report: Status of Prairie Canada Part III
Fixing the Canadian Duck Factory - Delta's Vision for the Future by Rob Olson
ABC's of Nest Searching - How it's Done and Why It's Important by Dr. Frank Rohwer and Dr. Elizabeth Loos
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Special Report: Status of Prairie Canada Part II
Oh Canada! Land-Use Changes in Canada Overwhelm Limited 'Duck Dollars by Jonathan Scarth
A Tale of Two Duck Factories - US Output of Ducks in the 90's Masked Problems on Canadian Prairies by Dan Nelson |
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Special Report: Status of Prairie Canada Part I
Status of Ducks in Prairie Canada
Silent Fall - Will this be the Year that Causes Positive Change? by John Devney
Canadian Mallard Numbers Have Fallen to 1960's Levels
The Miracle of Handling Part II by J. Paul Jackson
Revealed: The Most Lethal Mallard Loads by George Secor |
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FWS Regional Office: More Money Needed in the PPR
The "Miracle" of Handling - Turning Your Retriever into a Guided Missle by J. Paul Jackson
Taming the Junkyard Dog - A Cornfield Mallard Hunt in North Dakota |
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Status of Prairie Ducks - Dry Conditions, Fewer Breeding Ducks Should Spell Below-Average Production
Delta's Town Hall Meetings : Taking Conservation Back to Duck Hunters
Tennessee Trainer in Limelight After Winning ESPN Competition
Introducing Delta's New Chairman of the Board |
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The Future of CRP, Grassland Losses Have Wildlife Managers Worried by Dan Nelson
Charting a New Course for Waterfowl Management Part II by Rob Olson
Some Final Thoughts by Thomas Hutchen |
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Harvey Nelson: Father of the North American Plan
Charting a New Course for Waterfowl Management by Rob Olson
It's Time to Focus Our Dollars on the Breeding Grounds
It's the Habitat Ecosystem, Stupid by Dan Nelson |
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Chairman's Message: Study Prompts Uncertainty About Habitat Management by Thomas Hutchens
What Does the Science Say? Was the 1999 Fall Flight an All-Time Record? by Dan Nelson
Ducks Unlimited Challenges Delta on Predator Management |
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Chairman's Message: Waterfowl Management Must Listen to What Science is Telling Us by Thomas Hutchens
Tonka's Last Retrieve by Dan Nelson
The Socio-Political Threshold A Roadblock to Habitat Acquisition by John Devney |
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Chairman's Message: Taking and Putting Back by Thomas Hutchens
Victory Garden for Ducks - Delta's Duck Production Program Gets Thumbs Up From Duebbert
Waterfowl Management - What Does it Stand For? by John Devney |
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Chairman's Message : North American Plan Strays From Original Goals by Thomas Hutchens
European Gamekeeper Vs. The Conservation Ethic - Would the European Model Produce More Ducks Here? by John Devney
Canada's Billion Dollar Gun Registry - Anything by Citizen Friendly
Legendary Names in Conservation : Aldo Leopold
A Brief History of Weather Proverb |
