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2025 Waterfowl Population Status Report shows little change from 2024 despite dry summer

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this week released its 2025 Waterfowl Population Status Report, based on this year’s population surveys across North America....

The Big Ditch: From Development to Premier Flyway

From man-made canals to legendary hunting clubs, the Big Ditch Bottoms remains one of Arkansas’ most productive mallard hotspots.

Photo Essay: Rare Sights

From mallard-pintail crosses to rare blue-phase geese, banded and hybrid ducks reveal the wild diversity and science behind waterfowl.

Bull Sprig’s New Generation Honors Dr. Doyne Williams’ Legacy

After decades hunting alongside Dr. Doyne Williams, Jerrad Hicks now carries on his mentor’s legacy at Arkansas’ storied Bull Sprig Hunting Club.

Conservation Champs

Ducks Unlimited honors Arkansas hunters and conservationists for their role in protecting wetlands and preserving the state’s waterfowling legacy.

King for a Day: Hunters Share Their Fixes for the Flyway

From sunrise-only starts to banning high-tech gear, three seasoned hunters offer their visions for improving duck hunting in Arkansas.

Field Tested: Five Oaks-UAM Program Director Trains Tomorrow’s Conservationists

From Arctic fieldwork to Arkansas wetlands, Ryan Askren is shaping future conservationists through hands-on waterfowl habitat training.

Greenhead Executive Q&A: 6 Business Leaders Share Duck Blind Memories

A group of Arkansas executives trade boardrooms for flooded timber, finding more than just ducks on a winter morning hunt.

From Scotland to Stuttgart, Golden Retrievers Bred for Performance

A stunning display at a hunt test turned one photographer into a lifelong fan of the dark red, field-bred golden retriever.

Grassroots: Arkansas Hunters Lead Efforts to Protect Public Lands & Waterfowl

From boat ramp restorations to “Dead Hens” stickers, hunters across Arkansas are proving conservation starts with those in the blind.

History as a Guide: Waterfowling Concerns Are Nothing New

From 1960s conservation texts to century-old cartoons, today’s waterfowl issues aren’t new—just louder, and more visible than ever.

Made in Arkansas: G&H Decoys Revives Legacy with New Roots in Corning

G&H Decoys has relocated to Corning, Arkansas, aiming to strengthen its 90-year legacy of American-made duck decoys and outdoor heritage.

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