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Founded by duck hunters in 1937, it has concentrated on saving the main wildfowl-nesting habitats in North America, in particular the 350,000 square miles pothole wetlands of the Canadian and U.S prairies, the "duck factory".
The best way to help ducks, and accidentally all sorts of other wild life, is to protect large areas of wetland and leave them alone.
Ducks Unlimited have recently started campaigning for subsidies from the United States government for farmers to be paid to preserve wetlands via the four Conservation, Wetlands, Grasslands and Wildlife Habitat Incentive Programmes.
www.igreens.org.uk /ducks_unlimited.htm   (919 words)

  
 Duck - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ducks are mostly aquatic birds, mostly smaller than their relatives the swans and geese, and may be found in both fresh water and sea water.
Diving ducks and sea ducks forage deep underwater; Dabbling ducks feed on the surface of water or on land.
Ducks are sometimes confused with several types of unrelated water birds with similar forms, such as loons or divers, grebes, gallinules, and coots.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ducks   (989 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited Tribute Shotgun
For the very first time, Ducks Unlimited and America Remembers have teamed to issue an exclusive Tribute honoring America's waterfowl with the "Ducks Unlimited Tribute Shotgun." The Tribute is a Remington 870 Wingmaster 12-gauge shotgun handsomely decorated by craftsmen commissioned specifically by America Remembers for this issue.
The highly polished walnut stocks are laser-carved on both sides with the ever-popular Ducks Unlimited logo.
Ducks Unlimited has become the world's largest private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization with over one million supporters, and has contributed to the conservation of more than nine million acres of prime wildlife habitat.
www.americaremembers.com /Products/DUTS/DUTS.asp   (365 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited (DU) will be honored on July 10, 2003, with a Special Achievement in GIS award from Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI), the world leader in geographic information system (GIS) software.
Ducks Unlimited, the world leader in wetland and waterfowl conservation, has developed a new education section for its web site at www.ducks.org.
Ducks Unlimited, the Memphis based waterfowl and wetlands conservation group, has been outspoken in its support for farmland conservation programs.
www.charitywire.com /charity56   (977 words)

  
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Six decades later, Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization, with a membership of over 700,000 and nearly 11 million acres of wetlands conserved.
Ducks Unlimited, in cooperation with federal and state agencies and the rice industry, helps provide funds and monitoring of the continued winter flooding of rice fields through the Valley/Bay CARE initiative.
For over six decades, Ducks Unlimited (DU) has maintained a singleness of purpose that has guided the organization to become the leading waterfowl and wetlands conservation entity in North America.
www.lycos.com /info/ducks--ducks-unlimited.html   (464 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited Licensed Products : A.R.E. : Manufacturer of fiberglass pick-up truck caps, tops, toppers, camper ...
Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl.
To learn more about Ducks Unlimited and their cause, visit their web site at: www.ducks.org.
This D.U. Edition includes special Ducks Unlimited Logos on the both the sides and rear of the tonneau cover, as well as a special edition Ducks Unlimited Hat and T-Shirt.
www.4are.com /product/ducks_unlimited.php   (230 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited license plate - Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The purchase of Ducks Unlimited license plates will support habitat enhancement projects which benefit waterfowl and promote the health of hundreds of other wildlife species, including many of the world's endangered species.
If you do not have current plates, apply to a DMV service center or an agent authorized by DMV to obtain a temporary plate while your Ducks Unlimited plate order is processed.
If you wish to re-register with regular Ducks plates at renewal time or within three months of the renewal expiration date, send a copy of your Certificate of Registration or renewal notice with a request for regular Ducks plates and fee shown on the the notice plus a $25 donation and $15 issuance fee.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov /drivers/vehicles/personal/special/ducks.htm   (759 words)

  
 Sempra Energy Awards $25,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Coastal Wetlands Restoration in Louisiana   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Ridgeland, MS, November 22, 2004 - Ducks Unlimited has received $25,000 from Sempra Energy LNG to help restore approximately 6,451 acres of coastal wetlands on Black Lake Marsh in Cameron Parish, Louisiana.
Ducks Unlimited Cooperator Receives Prestigious Award in Louisiana.
Sempra Energy Awards $25,000 to Ducks Unlimited for Coastal Wetlands Restoration in Louisiana.
southern.ducks.org /la_sempra.php   (667 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited - Delaware Wave - delmarvanow.com
Across the street was a small pond that provided a great place to see ducks and it was also a great place to gather in the winter for ice skating, according to Cooper and his wife of 62 years, Ruth.
She said through this initiative, Ducks Unlimited works to restore, protect, and enhance waterfowl and wildlife habitats throughout the various watersheds in Delaware.
The conservation focus of Ducks Unlimited's Delaware Bay Initiative is on habitat restoration and improvements in the lower watersheds and coastal marshes that influence water quality in the bay.
www.delmarvanow.com /bethanybeach/stories/20060111/2240349.html   (812 words)

  
 Disappointed With Ducks Unlimited
I hope that others sharing my view will contact Ducks Unlimited and let it be known that farmers and sportsmen do not appreciate its tactics.
Ducks Unlimited can be contacted at: Ducks Unlimited, Inc., One Waterfowl Way, Memphis, Tennessee, 38120.
Please tell me how Ducks Unlimited justifies its support for a legislative effort that takes money out of farmers' pockets when they are suffering with the worst commodity prices since the Great Depression.
deltafarmpress.com /mag/farming_disappointed_ducks_unlimited   (502 words)

  
 NPWRC :: Species, Age and Sex Identification of Ducks Using Wing Plumage
Wings of ducks contributed voluntarily to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by hunters are examined each year by experts.
This procedure involves the determination of species, sex, and age of ducks through an examination of these detached wings.
Subtle differences in feather color and feather texture are used to distinguish young ducks from adult ducks and males from females.
www.npwrc.usgs.gov /resource/birds/duckplum/index.htm   (267 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited Canada - Wetland and Wildlife Conservation in BC
Ducks Unlimited Canada - Wetland and Wildlife Conservation in BC Contact Us
Ducks Unlimited to upgrade waterfowl and fish habitat at Holden Creek
DUC is now restoring a parcel of farmland back to tidal marsh at Holden Creek as part of the Pacific Estuary Conservation Program.
www.ducksunlimited.ca /province/bc/index.html   (202 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited Flyways Tribute Shotgun
It's with great pride, then, that America Remembers presents the "Ducks Unlimited Flyways Tribute Shotgun." America Remembers has been authorized by Ducks Unlimited to issue this handsome tribute honoring the waterfowl we all admire and enjoy, and the ongoing legacy of the members and supporters of Ducks Unlimited.
The receiver is polished and decorated in 24-karat gold and nickel, with a rich flened patinaed background to elegantly highlight the artwork.
Each Ducks Unlimited Flyways Tribute Shotgun is produced and sold under license from Ducks Unlimited, Inc. - leader in wetlands conservation.
www.americaremembers.com /Products/DUFTS/DUFTS.asp   (335 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Known throughout the South Pacific as the Pacific Black Duck, the Grey Duck faces a unique problem in New Zealand.
With the continuing loss of wetlands and increasing numbers of Mallards, Grey ducks face extinction through cross-breeding with the more aggressive Mallards.
Ducks Unlimited's "Operation Wetlands" aims to conserve New Zealand's rare waterfowl by providing a place for them to live through the creation of vital wetland habitat.
www.ducks.org.nz /grey.html   (80 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited announces initiative for Delaware Bay wetlands
Memphis, TN, January 3---On January 8th, Ducks Unlimited will sign a major agreement with the states of New Jersey and Delaware to restore wetland habitats in the Delaware Bay estuary.
The goal of this agreement is to identify and address water quality and habitat issues in selected watersheds, which together support close to 3,000 species of plants and animals.
With more than one million supporters, Ducks Unlimited (www.ducks.org) is the world's leading wetland and waterfowl conservation group.
www.ramsar.org /forum/forum_ducks_delaware.htm   (823 words)

  
 California Ducks Unlimited Links and Communications page
Total breeding duck numbers were relatively unchanged from last year at 31.7 million birds, slightly down from the 32.2 million estimated in 2004.
Breeding ducks responded extensively to the improved habitat conditions on the Canadian prairies.
With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the world’s largest and most effective wetland and waterfowl conservation organization.
www.caducks.org /calinks.html   (2961 words)

  
 Wetlands Conservation, Waterfowl Habitat Restoration, Research - Ducks Unlimited & Conservation
For over six decades, Ducks Unlimited has maintained a singleness of purpose that has guided the organization to become the leading waterfowl and wetlands conservation entity in North America.
Ducks Unlimited conserves the most critical regions for waterfowl in North America.
Don't miss our all new waterfowl biology section filled with all you could want to know about different duck species, their habits and much more.
www.ducks.org /conservation   (195 words)

  
 Bissinger's - Gourmet Chocolate, Holiday Chocolates, Chocolate Truffles, Sugar Free Chocolate
Bissinger's is introducing a selection of handcrafted chocolates that honor and support the organization's commitment to conserving our country's natural habitats.
Bissinger's crème de menthe filling is sandwiched between two layers of chocolate and individually wrapped with Ducks Unlimited paper.
Get your Dad a Ducks Unlimited Collectible Box filled with Jelly Belly beans in a variety of flavors.
ducksunlimited.bissingers.com   (259 words)

  
 Alaska Ducks Unlimited   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Alaska Ducks Unlimited is the place to find out about Alaska Gun Dog clubs and Alaska Gun Dog kennels.
Ducks Unlimited offers great waterfowl conversation and learn more of what we do here in Alaska.
The mission of Alaska Ducks Unlimited is to fulfill the annual life cycle needs of waterfowl by generating the necessary capital to protect, enhance, restore, and manage important wetlands and associated uplands for the people of Alaska.
www.akducks.org   (127 words)

  
 Avery® Ducks Unlimited Licensed Products   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
In addition to purchasing the best waterfowl hunting equipment on earth, you should get satisfaction knowing that a portion of the sale price is heading straight to Ducks Unlimited where it will be used to protect, enhance and restore uplands and associated wetlands for the benefit of North America's waterfowl.
This bag is perfect for all-day duck and goose hunters, dog trainers, guides, outfitters and any other hunters who spend long days in the field.
These thermal controlled bags are great for duck blinds, goose pits, dove shoots, camping, road trips and any other time you want to transport cold or hot food and drinks.
www.averyoutdoors.com /du_licensed_products.html   (2074 words)

  
 Become.com - Shop results for ducks unlimited
Ducks Unlimited V2 safety glass with amber lens
Aim High with the latest in shooting eyewear from Ducks Unlimited.
Ducks Unlimited V2 safety glass with copper blue blocker (sunblock) lens
www.become.com /shop?q=ducks+unlimited   (211 words)

  
 Ducks Plus- ducks unlimited t-shirts and fleece
Ducks Unlimited t-shirts, belts, fleece, sweat shirts, sport jackets, and picture frames.
Our Ducks Unlimited Screen Printed garments use high quality inks so the scene will last through many washings.
You can also choose t-shirt as a category and use duck as a search term to find all t-shirts with ducks on them.
www.ducksplus.com   (189 words)

  
 Lexington SC Chapter Ducks Unlimited
It is the mission of the Lexington Chapter of Ducks Unlimited to conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl in Lexington County.
The Lexington Chapter of South Carolina Ducks Unlimited (lexscdu) is dedicated to sponsoring the finest social events for the businesses and citizens of Lexington.
With over 140 sponsors and close to 800 members, lexscdu is one of the largest chapters in South Carolina, and has been the number one chapter in the state since 2003.
www.lexscdu.com /index.html   (130 words)

  
 Greenwing Legacy - Corbin Island
It pleases me to announce that PA Ducks Unlimited will be initiating our first Greenwing Legacy dedication program here Pennsylvania.
The Greenwing Legacy program is a bridge between Ducks Unlimited habitat conservation and our youth.
The purpose of the MOU is to provide a foundation for collaboration related to protection, restoration, and/or management of selected wetlands and associated uplands of mutual interest within the context of the Corps’ civil works mission.
paducks.org /corbin.htm   (595 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article has been tagged since December 2005.
Ducks Unlimited is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people.
DU began in 1937 in both the US and Canada as a result of the dedication of influential business people concerned about the loss of wetlands as habitat for waterfowl and the impact this would have on waterfowl hunting.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ducks_Unlimited   (346 words)

  
 Report
Ducks Unlimited (DU) does not meet the following Standard for Charity Accountability.
Ducks Unlimited (DU) meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
DU supports the life cycle of waterfowl in North America by developing, preserving, restoring and maintaining waterfowl habitat.
www.give.org /reports/report.aspx?ID=1857&ReportType=2   (540 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited Educators   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Supplemental activities to enhance your classroom curriculum using current and past issues of Ducks Unlimited's Puddler magazine.
Enhance your classroom curriculum using current and past issues of Ducks Unlimited's Puddler magazine.
Included are experiments and activities that provide a base to build a complete wetland curriculum.
www.greenwing.org /dueducator/noncssdu_educator.html   (145 words)

  
 Ducks Unlimited - Dallas, Texas
The Dallas Ducks Unlimited Chapter is a local extension of the international organization of Ducks Unlimited.
In 1974, DU turned its attention to Mexico, where wetland projects offer secure wintering habitat for waterfowl to rest and restore energy for the spring trek north to breed.
Dallas Ducks Unlimited Scott Weber 400 Turtle Creek Centre 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, TX 75219
www.dallasducks.org   (410 words)

  
 Frisco Ducks Unlimited - Frisco, Texas
Founded in 1998, the Frisco Ducks Unlimited Chapter is a local extension of the international organization of Ducks Unlimited.
It all started more than 67 years ago, during the Dust Bowl of the 1930's, when a group of sportsmen banded together to form an organization that would become known as Ducks Unlimited or (DU).
Sixty-six years later, Ducks Unlimited is the world's largest private waterfowl and wetlands conservation organization, with a membership of over 700,000 and over 11 million acres of wetlands conserved.
www.friscodu.com   (407 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Ducks Unlimited Guide to Shotgunning: Books: Don Zutz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Duck Hunting: Guide-Tested Techniques for Taking All of the Important North American Duck Species (Hunting & Fishing Library) by Creative Publishing international
Duck Hunting 25,000 Acre Private Marsh — Visit Campo David in Sinaloa, Mexico - a duck hunting marshland with hundreds of thousands of ducks to shoot at and a new hunting lodge.
Duck Hunting in Texas — Coastal Wings offers goose, duck and sandhill crane hunts on the rice prairies of Texas.
www.amazon.com /Ducks-Unlimited-Guide-Shotgunning/dp/1572233931   (772 words)

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