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World Health Organization and DU Meet to Discuss Avian Flu
This hunting season, waterfowl hunters in North America don't have to worry about the dangerous strain of avian flu that has grabbed recent media headlines. So says World Health Organization (WHO) influenza authority Dr. Robert G. Webster.
“There is no more problem hunting ducks this year than any other year,” Dr Webster said. “ There is no evidence at all that the Asian H5N1 virus is in the Americas.”
Senior Ducks Unlimited (DU) biologists met recently with Dr. Webster to learn from the flu expert and to coordinate its message with the WHO to provide the best available science on the issue to the waterfowl hunting community and the general public.
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Better Waterfowling
The Basics: Calls Every Duck Hunter Must Master
Listen and learn
There are eight calls every serious duck hunter should have in his or her repertoire. Learn these, and you will be able to bring ducks closer in nearly every hunting situation. Click the icons to hear champion caller Greg Brinkley, maker of Drake Brake Duck Calls in Marion, AR, demonstrate each call sound.
Waterfowlers, Farmers & Ranchers Needed to Help Structure the 2007 Farm Bill
Support Farm Bill Conservation Programs Now!
The 2007 Farm Bill will play a vital role in Ducks Unlimited's wetlands conservation mission. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has provided an opportunity for DU supporters to voice their support for conservation programs. It will be cri tical that farmers, ranchers and landowners show their support for programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) and the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) that are improving their land and wildlife habitat.
The USDA is holding several forums for farmers, ranchers and landowners to voice their opinions on the upcoming 2007 Farm Bill. They're also holding an online open comment period until Dec. 31 to hear from those who are unable to attend the forums. Please visit www.ducks.org/2007FarmBill to learn more about USDA conservation programs and what they mean to Ducks Unlimited, as well as to see our sample comments to the USDA and to submit your own. Remember, more habitat on the ground means more birds in the sky!
To visit the USDA's page on the Farm Bill Forums and Comments please follow this link.
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"Lost Treasure" Framed Print
This natural history masterpiece is by one of America’s most notable wildlife artists, Ralph J. McDonald. This print depicting the ivory-billed woodpecker is a tribute to efforts of waterfowlers and other conservationists in their never-ending pursuit to conserve American’s valuable wetlands for all wildlife. The framed, signed and numbered print with cameo measures 27” x 30” overall, in an edition of 3,000. Purchase yours for $195 from the DU Store.
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DU Partnerships
‘Tis the Season to Give Ducks Unlimited Wines
The holidays are a time for family and friends to reminisce about the wonderful memories they share. This holiday, spark those memories with wines from Ducks Unlimited.
Each premium wine offered has been hand-selected by a Certified Wine Professional, and is labeled with popular artwork from the Ducks Unlimited archives. Whether paired with a special holiday feast or enjoyed with your favorite conservationist, these wines are perfect for gift giving, entertaining and special events.
Besides enjoying great wine, the best part of your purchase is knowing that you are giving back to DU! A portion of the sales price of these products goes to support Ducks Unlimited’s ongoing efforts to conserve wetlands for the benefit of waterfowl, wildlife and people.
Holiday Offer! Receive a Ducks Unlimited stainless steel corkscrew with every order of $60 or more! Use promo code DUFL5 when placing your order.
These wines are available for purchase online and in retail stores in select states. To order online or view a complete listing of retail stores, click here.
Holiday Shipments
Thanksgiving: All orders will need to be placed no later than Nov. 17th in order to arrive before Thanksgiving.
Christmas: All orders will need to be placed no later than Dec. 16th in order to arrive before Christmas.
Still Time to Order! 2005 Ducks Unlimited Holiday Cards
This year, have the pleasure of sending holiday cards that express your support of Ducks Unlimited, and know that a portion of the proceeds benefits our mission. The entire 2005 collection of DU Holiday Cards may be viewed by clicking here. Please be sure to search each category: Puppy, Holiday Waterfowl, Winter Scenes, Santa Cards and Religious Cards.
When you order online, you will also receive:
* FREE Imprinting with your purchase of three boxes or more
* 25 FREE personalized return-address labels
* 25 FREE decorative holiday seals for your envelopes
Barton Cotton has been DU’s holiday card partner since 1991.
Click here to order today!
Pic of the Week
This week's picture was submitted by DU member Hunter Manley of Midland, Texas. Click here to view more photos or submit yours for a candidate of "Picture of the Week".
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Wild Game Recipe
Pan-Seared Snow Goose with Wasabi Sweet and Sour Sauce
As seen on DUTV. Tune in to OLN and watch The Sporting Chef prepare quick and delicious waterfowl dishes each week.
1. Rub skinned snow goose breasts with oil, salt and pepper and place in a hot skillet with sliced onions and peppers.
2. Brown on one side and then flip over.
3. Add to pan:
2 Tbs. soy sauce
3 Tbs. seasoned rice vinegar
1 Tbs. apricot preserves
1/2 tsp. minced fresh or pickled ginger
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tsp. prepared wasabi paste (Japanese horseradish)
4. Remove snow geese when rare to medium rare.
5. Stir in diced mango.
6. Arrange snow goose breasts on black plate with rice.
7. Spoon sauce over breasts and garnish with cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
Our Certified Wine Professional recommends the DU Blackridge Canyon Signature Series Chardonnay with this recipe. For a list of retailers carrying DU Blackridge Canyon, visit www.signaturewines.com/du.
Compete for the Inaugural Ducks Unlimited National Championship Conservation Classic on Pinehurst No. 2, No. 4 and No. 5
North Carolina Ducks Unlimited and Pinehurst Resort and Spa will play host to a three day two man team tournament on June 26-28, 2006. Each participant will play three rounds of golf on courses No. 2, No. 4 and No. 5. The tournament package includes three nights lodging, three gourmet meals per day, nightly cocktail parties and a gift bag like no other. The cost to play is $2,200 per person, single occupancy, or $2,000 per person, double occupancy. Non-golfing spouses / guests may attend this premier event for $1,000 per person, single occupancy, or $800 per person, double occupancy. Valid USGA or other verifiable handicaps will be required.
There are various states offering entry into the National Championship as the grand prize for their state championship. Please contact your local and state DU chapters for details.
Please send $450 per room deposit by Dec. 5, 2005 to reserve your space in the tournament. Dec. 5 is the deadline for us to know that we will have enough participation without incurring penalties from the resort. Space is limited to 60 two-man teams.
Support DU and give yourself, your spouse, your significant other or your best DU buddy the ultimate Christmas gift at the ultimate golfing destination. Please see registration form and brochure for all details and mail with deposit to Rodney Warren, tournament chairman, at 709 West Divine Street , Dunn , NC 28334 or e-mail questions to rodney@gswcpas.com .
Click here to download entry from flyer (pdf).
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