Delta Waterfowl Missouri and Kansas

Please share this scholarship with anyone that might be eligible - open to all high school and college students in Missouri!

Pike County MO Delta Waterfowl Scholarship Application Pike County Chapter of Delta Waterfowl $500 Scholarship- Application Form 2023-2024 Academic Year Application Deadline: June 15th, 2023 APPLICANT INFORMATION FIRST NAME: MI: LAST NAME: HOME ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: PHONE #: EMAIL ADDRESS: ...

Please stay off the water tomorrow.

If you’re considering hunting from a boat tomorrow, please don’t. At daylight here in MIssouri, the weather will be deceitfully calm. However, a rapid and extreme temperature drop coupled with 50mph wind gusts will make the smallest bodies of water treacherous. Ice will build on exposed surfaces at a rapid rate. Boats will quickly become top heavy and over burdened with ice. Even boat ditches in shallow marshes can be dangerous in those conditions.

Most all waterfowlers are wise enough to not push it tomorrow, but some undoubtedly will. If you know of anyone that is going out in a boat tomorrow, please get as much information from them as possible. Where they’re putting in, where they plan to go, and what time they expect to be off the water. Beg them to wear a life jacket. Bodies are much easier to responders to spot and recover if they’re floating. Sometimes seemingly lifeless bodies can be miraculously revived. Check in on them throughout the day.

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The unavoidable truth here is that no amount of waterfowl are worth your life. Your family and friends would much rather see you again than for you to shoot a limit but not make it back home tomorrow.

Don’t be selfish and risk putting emergency responders in a position where they might have to perform rescue/recovery missions tomorrow. It is not worth it.


Stay home
Spend time with your family

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Pictured - Adam Nixson who tragically passed away on December 28, 2015 while waterfowl hunting in MO. He left the boat ramp in a small boat, into blizzard conditions, with no life jacket on - and never returned.

It’s sad to consider, but without a doubt, if Adam were still alive, I would have hunted with him and we very likely would be good buddies today. I met one of Adam’s best friends, Dean Baldwin .for.adam shorty after his passing. Dean has created Bands for Adam to spread awareness about hunting and boating safety. You can get a free BE SAFE leg band from them to wear on your lanyard. The band serves as a reminder to be smart and to never take unnecessary risks in the field.

Attention watefowl hunters in the St. Louis area!

Delta is hiring a Development Director to perform major gift work in the STL area. This is a great opportunity to work for The Duck Hunters Organization in one of the most waterfowl conservation oriented communities in the world.

We’re back in business!!!
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Great article written by local Delta Waterfowl Foundation volunteers and supporters Ryan Miloshewski and David Holzknecht in the recent Conservation Federation of Missouri magazine.

Although it would be a stretch to say that waterfowl hunting is a "cheap" sport to get into, it certainly doesn't need to be expensive. Cost is a major deterrant for many people that might otherwise be interested in becoming a waterfowl hunter. This article does a great job seperating the "needs" from the "wants" when it comes to duck gear.

Great job gentlemen!

We are one month away from the Route 66 Delta Waterfowl Chapter's 2nd Annual Banquet in Springfield, MO!

Get your tickets or table reserved today online:
https://deltawaterfowl.org/route-66-chapter-springfield-mo/

Discussion of Delta's Million Duck Campaign!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8-13-22-the-midwest-outdoors-ft-john-devnee-and/id313527336?i=1000575993178

Fred Ramsay with Midwest Outdoors, Sports Radio 810 WHB hosted Delta's Cheif Policy Officer John Devney and Regional Director Garrett Trentham to discuss the in's and out's of Delta's new campaign to raise $250 million for an endowment that will fund the production of over 1 million ducks annually for perpetuity!

We want YOU to be a part of this defining moment in waterfowl conservation. Donate, volunteer, or attend a local Delta event.

Visit DeltaWaterfowl.org for more information.

The first flocks of bluewings migrating south - a sight for sore and sunburned eyes.

"When a bird hath flown through the air, there is no token of her way to be found, but the light air being beaten with the stroke of her wings,and parted with the violent noise and motion of them, is passed through, and therein afterwards no sign where she is to be found."

Wisdom of Solomon

Excerpt taken Travels and Traditions of Waterfowl by HA Hochbaum. Artwork by Peter Ward.

Shared by our good friend and decoy carver Pat Gregory.

We'd like to extend a special congratulations to Chad Dawson on being selected a Volunteer of the Year Finalist for Delta Waterfowl Foundation.

Pictured is Chad along with his wife Briana Dawson and Delta Regional Director Garrett Trentham at the Champions of Delta Luncheon where Chad was presented with his award.

Chad has played a pivotal role in starting two incredibly productive and engaged chapters in Kansas. He is currently the chairman of the Butler County Delta Waterfowl chapter in El Dorado, KS. That chapter nearly doubled their net income in 2021. Chad has a passion for introducing the next generation to waterfowl hunting and assists with hunter recruitment events that are aimed at recruting youth, young adults, and women to the sport of waterfowl hunting. Chad also helps out with local hunting access projects including the new public access area at Harvey County East Park.

Join us in giving Chad a much deserved pat on the back!

If a weekend at the Delta Waterfowl Foundation Duck Hunters Expo hasn't got you in the mood for fall, you may be a lost cause!

You've still got time to join us down in Little Rock - the expo floor is open all day today and tomorrow!

Don't forget to join us tonight at the Rev Room for The Outdoor Good Gathering with Duck Camp!

Our friends at are bringing the Conservation Party Tour to Little Rock, Arkansas. Saturday - July 30th : 7:30pm at the “Rev Room” - you don’t want to miss this show!

Duck Camp has graciously asked how they could honor the who put their heart & soul into each community event across North America.

Delta Waterfowl Foundation Volunteers from across the US & Canada attending the EXPO - find / or contact me during the expo for your FREE ticket to the show.
If you are attending the & would like to attend :

https://www.revroom.com/product/vincent-neil-emerson-822/

Probably the best $5 you could spent on a Saturday night to take in & help celebrate selfless service & conservations finest !

We hope you've already purchased your tickets for the Duck Hunters Banquet tonight at the expo because they are SOLD OUT!

Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight and raising money to support Delta Waterfowl Foundation's mission of producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting!

Meet our very own at the Delta Duck Hunters Expo!

Motivated by his own love of duck hunting, Trentham's passion is spreading Delta's conservation message far and wide and sharing the thrills of hunting with new duck hunters of any age. Put on your thinking caps, as he'll be hosting the Delta Trivia Challenge at the EXPO.

https://deltawaterfowlexpo.com/seminars/

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We are loaded up and migrating south to Little Rock, AR for the Delta Waterfowl Foundation Duck Hunters Expo!

Looking forward to seeing everyone down there this weekend!

Teams are selling fast - the guys at the Fault Line Flyway Chapter of Delta Waterfowl only have a couple two man teams left for their golf tournament at the end of August. Get up with Grant Atchley or William Kosky to get your team reserved today!

Attention waterfowl hunters in Sedalia, MO!

Delta Waterfowl Info Meeting will be Thursday August 25th at Fitters in Sedalia. Come learn about what Delta does for duck hunters locally and across North America.

Follow this link on our page for all the details:
https://fb.me/e/1KSi7rrLR

Get your tickets and tables bought now! The Butler County Delta Waterfowl banquet in El Dorado, KS is only 1 month away.

https://www.facebook.com/events/616856086267696/?ref=newsfeed

Some much needed cooler weather has finally arrived!

High temps in the 70s makes us want to fast forward to teal season.

Get your team bought while they’re still available!

The Fault Line Flyway Chapter of Delta Waterfowl is hosting their 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on August 27th in New Madrid, MO. This is an awesome tournament for a great cause!

It's less than three weeks away!

Don't miss out on this historic three day event. There's a whole crew of us Delta supporters that will be there from Missouri and Kansas. Come join us in Little Rock!

There's vendors from across North America, seminars from the top experts in waterfowl hunting, dog training, and conservation, multiple incredible fundraising events, and much more!

Attention waterfowl hunters in the Washington, MO area!!!

Delta Waterfowl Four Rivers Chapter is hosting a family field day on Sunday afternoon, August 21st.

Bring the whole crew, shoot clays, toss bags, and learn more about what we're doing at The Duck Hunters Organization.

Trying to stay positive here...

One, often overlooked, benefit of these blistering hot temperatures is the forced drawdown of permanent and semi-permanent wetlands across MO and KS.

This natural summer drawdown allows for moist soil plant seeds germinate - particularly those that are sitting below the normal pool level of these wetlands.

Low water levels allow those plants to sprout now and hopefully get flooded in the fall.

BAM - just like that the 100 degree temps sting just a little bit less.

Our chapters give back!

Beyond being a primary source of funding for all the work Delta Waterfowl does to produce ducks and secure the future of waterfowl hunting, our chapters go above and beyond to support the communties that support us.

Central Missouri Delta Waterfowl is hosting a clay shoot for local veterans as a thank you for their service. If you know of any veterans that would like to participate or if you would like to lend a helping hand to events like this, shoot us a message!

Quick tip - get up early to beat the heat!

Don't let the high temps break your daily retriever training regimen.

With temps getting into the triple digits, most ponds are still too hot at sunset for dogs to work in them for extended periods of time.

Get up early and run short sessions in and out of the water in the coolest daylight hours.

Visit local creeks with spring runoff to keep your dog cool during your session.

Even a short session at daylight each day or every other day is better than no training for days on end. Consistency is key!

We're ignoring these temps and going back to our happy place.

go away summer.

Come see us at Dive Bomb Industries Squad Fest!

If you can't shoot birds, shoot clays!

Join us on August 6th for the Route 66 Delta Waterfowl Chapter's Clay Shoot Fundraiser. We'll see you there!

Happy 4th of July from all of us here at Delta Waterfowl Missouri and Kansas!

Just remember, waterfowl hunting is easier with fingers, hands, and eyes - so exercise some level of caution when celebrating!

We're all looking forward to the real fireworks here in a few short weeks...