Ducks Unlimited

[public land hunter]

I was a member for 25 years. I have been to over a dozen "banquets". They were always a fun time. Won many "auctions", walk around "raffles" and "bucket raffles". Won many "games" for "prizes". They were always enjoyable. Small chapter so catered dinner, which was always delicious. Purchased many licensed products as well.
However, always spent $200 ish dollars to have that "good time". Not complaining at all.
My complaint is, I have never observed any noticeable change in hunting conditions where I hunt. No more habitat. No more ducks. No less either! So contributed over $6,000 in my time to gain what?
Has anyone else found something different?
I am no longer a member. The magazine rarely arrived and when it did it was more advertising than actual applicable information.
Let us all know.

 

[trapdoor1889]

I too was a member of DU, Delta, Turkey Fed.,etc etc. I will hit 75 yo tomorrow. I will on occasion will buy an annual membership to one or more. I have found it of more value to me and family to spend the money on habitat improvement on our own farm. I dont find fault with these organizations other than it seems always to be all about money and more of it. But I think large scale habitat work and lobbying governments is very costly.

 

[public land hunter]

Happy Birthday trapdoor1889.

I agree with your assessment. About the money in the end, as much is.