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Your Legacy, Our Future

Conserve critical waterfowl habitats

Secure the work of our mission to restore and protect wetlands for future generations of waterfowl, wildlife and people.

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Our Mission

Ducks Unlimited conserves, restores, and manages wetlands and associated habitats for North America's waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people.

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Our Vision

The vision of Ducks Unlimited is wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever.

Core Values

The core values and guiding principles of Ducks Unlimited's team of staff and volunteers are:

Waterfowl and Wetlands

  • We conserve North America's waterfowl and wetlands.

Ethics

  • We act to uphold the reputation of DU, treating people and wildlife with respect.

Science-Based Decisions

  • We evaluate our programs to guide us and ensure credibility.

Team DU

  • We work together as volunteers and staff.

Waterfowling

  • We value and enjoy the sport and heritage of hunting.

Collaboration, Not Confrontation

  • We partner with those who share common goals and values.

Wise Investments

  • We commit at least 80 percent of our resources to our conservation mission.

Passion & Commitment

  • We celebrate the culture of DU as we serve our members.

Contact us today to learn how you can help us fulfill our mission. We would also greatly appreciate if you could give us your feedback to help us enhance our service to you.