Ducks Unlimited is a new nationally recognized, non-profit organization at WTAMU, dedicated to conserving, restoring and managing wetlands in North America. Duck Unlimited first started in 1937 and has since conserved more than 12 million acres across North America.

”Our chapter of Ducks Unlimited is a great way to promote waterfowl conservation while having fun and embracing the outdoor community,” Michael Villena, Ducks Unlimited president, said.Ducks Unlimited is all about give and take, they enjoy hunting but they also protect the wet fowls.

“Ducks Unlimited is worldwide; if you join our chapter, you join nationally. Plus, it looks great on resumes,” Bryan Atkinson,  member of Ducks Unlimited since 2000, said.

Some of the activities they are planning for this year include fundraisers, games, ski tournaments and duck calling. Duck calling is the process of hunting using a tool, also known as a “duck call,” to imitate the sound of a duck as a method to lure them closer. The group’s membership fee is $35 per year plus an additional charge of $10 per semester that goes directly to the chapter. The current members are trying to get as many WT students involved as possible.

“It doesn’t matter whether you’re a member of a fraternity or a mass communications major.  We’re just trying to raise awareness,”  Brady Pedigo, promoter of Ducks Unlimited, said. “My favorite part [about our group] is knowing that you’re doing a good thing and that everyone has something in common.”