DUCKS UNLIMITED: 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.

Waterfowl conservation is facing important challenges as wetlands and other habitats are being degraded and destroyed across the continent. Ducks Unlimited has a vision to reverse this trend.

DUCKS UNLIMITED: OUR 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.

• MEMBERSHIP

• Ducks Unlimited is a grassroots, volunteer-based organization. Its members are conservationists and outdoor enthusiasts who live primarily throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.

• DU volunteers host more than 4,000 grassroots fundraising events annually, such as member and sponsor banquets, shooting and fishing tournaments, and golf outings. Event dollars represent some of DU's most important sources of revenue. Since event dollars are typically unrestricted, DU is able to spend these funds in our highest priority areas and use them to leverage additional funds from other sources.