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| Agencies that govern or monitor wetlands and/or waterfowl resources |
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Idaho Department of Fish and Game
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U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Pacific Flyway Council
The Pacific Flyway Council is an administrative body that forges cooperation among public wildlife agencies for the purpose of protecting and conserving migratory game birds in western North America. The Council is generally composed of one member from the public wildlife agency in each state and province in the western United States, Canada, and Mexico. |
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Idaho Weed Awareness
In 2001, the Idaho Weed Coordinating Committee felt the need for an entity to create public awareness and education on the severe impacts of invasive weeds to Idaho lands and its economy. In September, 2001 the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign was born. Its mission is for the people of Idaho to understand the economic and environmental impacts of invasive weeds and support the implementation of all aspects of integrated weed management. |
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| Non-government organizations working with waterfowl and waterfowl hunting |
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Delta Waterfowl
Delta's Mission:
Delta will provide knowledge, future leaders, solutions and its passion for waterfowl to scientists, resource managers, waterfowlers, conservationists and the public to enhance waterfowl populations while securing the future of waterfowling. |
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Ducks Unlimited
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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Intermountain West Joint Venture
We are a public/private partnership dedicated to the conservation of bird habitat in selected portions of the 11 western states stretching from Canada to Mexico.
Established in 1994, as the tenth U.S. habitat joint venture, we are committed to implementing the habitat goals of major North American bird conservation initiatives.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide for the long-term conservation of key avian habitat including planning, funding, and developing habitat projects that benefit all biological components of Intermountain ecosystems. |
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| Waterfowl-related organizations working within a single state |
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Alabama Waterfowl Association
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California Waterfowl Association
CWA's mission is to conserve California's waterfowl, wetlands, and waterfowling heritage. |
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Arkansas Waterfowl Association
We are committed to the education of both youth and adults in the benefits of (1) ethical and conservation based hunting and sport fishing, (2) preservation of wildlife resources and (3) improvement of wildlife habitat and natural resources for the advantage of future generations within the state of Arkansas. |
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Colorado Waterfowl Association
CWA's mission is to conserve the wetland habitats of Colorado and to uphold the waterfowlers' outdoor heritage |
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Waterfowl Association of Iowa
The WAI is the first organization of its kind in Iowa that benefits both waterfowl and the waterfowl hunters with 100% of its funds.
You may ask "How are we different from all the others"? For starters, not only does 100% of the funds raised in Iowa stay in Iowa, it is also our goal to work with state and local governments to study, advise, recommend and secure enactment of legislation as it pertains to preserving our outdoor heritage and the sport we all love. |
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Michigan Duck Hunters' Association
MDHA's Bylaws state that the Association shall be a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to the sport of waterfowling and the perpetuation of all waterfowl species in abundance. |
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Minnesota Waterfowl Association
The Minnesota Waterfowl Association has a mission of protecting, restoring, enhancing and ensuring the proper management of Minnesota's important wetland areas and associated upland habitats through public education, legislative initiatives and on-going project efforts that benefit migratory waterfowl, other wetland wildlife and the well-being of the state's environment. |
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Missouri Waterfowl Association
The mission of the Missouri Waterfowl Association is to promote Missouri's waterfowling heritage through education, example, and advocacy for all waterfowl enthusiasts in order to conserve our waterfowl resources. |
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Nevada Waterfowl Association
Nevada Waterfowl Association's mission is to protect, restore and enhance Nevada's wetlands and the wildlife dependent upon them, especially waterfowl and shorebirds. Nevada Waterfowl Association works closely with organizations such as the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Nevada Division of Wildlife, Lahontan Wetlands Coalition, The Nature Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, and other conservation organizations that share our goal of preserving Nevada's unique desert wetlands for future generations to enjoy. |
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New Jersey Waterfowlers Association
The purpose for which this association is organized is for the furtherance of waterfowl, waterfowling and the interests of waterfowlers in the State of New Jersey and such other purposes |
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North Carolina Waterfowl Association
NCWA exists to conserve, enhance and perpetuate our waterfowling heritage. |
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Pennsylvania Waterfowl Association
The goal of the Pennsylvania Waterfowl Association
is to further the Conservation of the waterfowl and wetlands of Pennsylvania. |
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South Carolina Waterfowl Association
A common question asked by South Carolina duck hunters is “What is SCWA doing to benefit public duck hunters?” The answer is, a great deal. We are committed to working with all SCWA members, groups and individuals to enhance and ensure the future of public duck hunting. |
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East Tennessee Waterfowl Association
The East Tennessee Waterfowl Association is a Non-Profit 501c3 organization working to expand and enhance the waterfowling opportunities available to the hunters of East Tennessee. We are working with state and local agencies, as well as private groups and individuals to improve local waterfowl habitat and public hunting areas. |
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Utah Waterfowl Association
The mission of the Utah Waterfowl Association (UWA) is to preserve Utah's waterfowl, waterfowl habitat, and rich waterfowling heritage. To that end, the UWA will work towards providing a voice in the political and regulatory arena to Utah's more than 24,000 waterfowlers |
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Washington Waterfowl Association
We are a hands-on organization whose members "put their money (and backs) where their mouths are" literally donating thousands of dollars and hundreds of man-hours every year to assist the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) in habitat enhancement projects throughout the state. All of these projects have been on public lands to ensure that our efforts in habitat enhancement benefit all citizens of the state. WWA has been active in these various conservation efforts since its formation in 1945. |
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Wisconsin Waterfowl Association
Dedicated to the Conservation of Wisconsin's Waterfowl & Wetland Resources |
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| Forums where waterfowlers can gather to discuss waterfowl hunting |
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The Duck Hunter's Refuge
The most popular duck hunting site on the Internet! Over 20,000 members. Over 30 discussion forums, plus many individual state forums. IWA began to form on the Idaho forum of this site. |
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| Varied resources on waterfowl and waterfowl hunting topics |
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How are waterfowl regulations set?
Information from the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission on the processes used to set the Federal waterfowl guidelines |
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AHM - Adaptive Harvest Management
Discussion of AHM on the US Fish & Wildlife web site |
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USDA Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) Site
Information about avian influenza, provided by the US Department of Agriculture. |
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USGS National Wildlife Health Center
NWHC Mission:
The mission of the National Wildlife Health Center is to serve the nation and its natural resources by providing sound science and technical support, and to disseminate information to promote science-based decisions affecting wildlife and ecosystem health. The NWHC provides information, technical assistance, research, education, and leadership on national and international wildlife health issues. |
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IDFG Research Reports
This links to the section of the IDFG web site containing biological research reports and technical information |
