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Conservation for Gener ations

Ducks Unlimited celebrates 75 years of wetlands conservation in 2012. On this special anniversary, we are pleased to present the products in our 75th Anniversary Event Merchandise Catalog which debuted at our Spring events in January. New to this Fall Edition are the 2012 Federal Duck Stamp Print by Joe Hautman and the Camo Guitar.

We are thankful for the hard work of our volunteers to make our events so successful. We are confident that you will find merchandise on the pages of this catalog that will contribute to even greater success. The grassroots events that you host provide both the members and the dollars that are so critical for DU to deliver conservation in our priority areas.

In celebration of Ducks Unlimited’s 75th year, our catalog features over two dozen products recognizing the 75th Anniversary. Some of our featured 75th Anniversary items include the All-Star Art Package prints, canvases from Terry Redlin and Ralph McDonald, a Redhead Decoy by master carver Jett Brunet, the “Sprig” Pintail Bronze by Ronnie Wells, a beautiful Ducks vs. Geese Chess Set, a special Flyway Knife Set, a Browning Maxus Shotgun, a Kimber 8400 Rifle, and the first Ducks Unlimited Handgun offered through our Event Merchandise Catalog, a Ruger Vaquero.

The products in this catalog were selected by the committed volunteers and staff who serve on the Ducks Unlimited merchandise selection committees and were approved by DU’s President. We are grateful to all those who took the time to participate in the selection process.

The theme for DU’s 75th Anniversary celebration is “Conservation for Generations.” DU has conserved more than 12 million acres of waterfowl habitat across North America since its inception in 1937. Over the years, our conservation habitat work has continued to grow both in importance and in magnitude. Thanks to contributions from more than a million supporters across the continent, this anniversary signifies DU’s commitment to always pointing forward and working toward the vision of wetlands sufficient to fill the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow, and forever.

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cominG Home by PhilliP crOwe• Image Size: 25¼"x16¾"• 10 appearances by Crowe in the DU National Art Package• Depicts a flock of mallards returning to the prairie potholes in spring • The Prairie Pothole Region is North America’s most important

waterfowl breeding habitat• DU is making a difference by purchasing land easements on native

grasslands in the “duck factory” that will permanently protect this vital habitat for future generations

• Underwriting Amount $_________________

Pintail majesty by harOlD rOe• Image Size: 18"x22½" • 10 appearances by Roe in the DU National Art Package• Natural elegance and grace are captured in this image of flushing pintails• The pintail population is on the upswing thanks in part to DU’s

conservation efforts to improve their habitat conditions • Pintails once were one of the most abundant ducks in North America but

have suffered decline since the 1950’s• Through sound partnerships and leading-edge science, Ducks Unlimited

is unraveling the mystery of the pintail’s decline and is helping to reverse the downward trend


mission accomPlisHed-canVasbacks by DaviD maass• Image Size: 25¼"x16¾" • 15 appearances by Maass in the DU National Art Package• Abundant canvasbacks and a stone project marker signify a

restored DU habitat • Ducks Unlimited was founded in 1937 as a result of sportsmen’s

concern over the loss of wetland habitat for waterfowl • DU is the world’s largest private waterfowl and wetlands

conservation organization and has conserved and restored more than 12 million acres of the most critical habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife in North America


next GeneRation by art lamay• Image Size: 16½"x24¾" • 15 appearances by LaMay in the DU National Art Package• The theme for our 75th Anniversary celebration is “Conservation for Generations”• Highlights a DU wood duck box with wood duck drake, hen, and duckling• In 1937, the U.S. Biological Survey (now the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) built and

erected the first wood duck boxes in central Illinois • Wood duck boxes support Ducks Unlimited’s vision for future waterfowl populations

and are a simple way for anyone to become involved in wildlife management • Underwriting Amount $_________________

GReat beGinninGs by Jim killen• Image Size: 23½"x18"• 23 appearances by Killen in the DU National Art Package• Showcases a resting adult male and female lab with their puppies • Includes a typical Delta Marsh canvasback decoy by Duncan Ducharme• The background scene is the Big Grass Marsh Duck Factory No. 1 in Manitoba,

a Ducks Unlimited project that began in 1939 and remains productive to this day• Big Grass Marsh was a ruined wetland before DU engineers restored 10,000 acres,

allowing the marsh to recharge and waterfowl to return• Underwriting Amount $_________________

Each of the five framed prints comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a DU 75th Anniversary medallion inlaid in the mat.75th AnniversAry All-stAr Art as part of the 75th anniversary celebration, we present our all-star art Package and 75th anniversary canvases. Ducks unlimited is highlighting the top seven artists of all time based on total dollars raised by these artists. these long time performers have helped Ducks unlimited raise millions of dollars for our conservation mission. On this milestone anniversary, we celebrate the success of the national art Program and recognize these premier artists for their important contribution to Ducks unlimited. ralph mcDonald, Jim killen, art lamay, David maass, harold roe, and Phillip crowe have created original paintings for the 75th anniversary year that are significant to Du’s history and wetland conservation. For terry redlin, we have re-issued one of his top images as a canvas.

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75tH anniVeRsaRy collaGe a1212bi• This framed collage features a black and white replica of the first DU

membership certificate issued in 1937• The unique mat highlights 1930’s waterfowling history including images of the

first Federal Duck Stamp by Ding Darling, the Big Grass Marsh Duck Factory No. 1 sign, a DU project photograph, and an issue of Ducks Unlimited magazine

• 75th Anniversary logo in the bottom right hand corner• 21¼"x25¼"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

dUck tales 75tH anniVeRsaRy canVas a1211• Duck Tales by Ralph McDonald pays tribute to Nash Buckingham and his trusted firearm Bo Whoop• Nash Buckingham was a well-known outdoor writer and conservationist in the early 20th century

whose stories remain a favorite to many present-day outdoor readers• The giclee canvas is printed with artist inks and includes a clear protective coat• DU 75th Anniversary limited edition canvas signed and numbered by the artist• Includes a 75th Anniversary brass title plate and Certificate of Authenticity• Framed dimensions are 27"x32½"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

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niGHt fliGHt 75tH anniVeRsaRy canVas a1210• Originally published as the 1983 Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year print, Night Flight

by Terry Redlin depicts Canada geese flying over a farm by the light of the full moon• DU 75th Anniversary limited edition lithograph canvas • Includes a 75th Anniversary brass title plate and Certificate of Authenticity• Framed dimensions are 26¼"x36"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


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2012 dU stamP PRint collaGe a1215• Wood duck drake and hen image commissioned by Jim Hautman, DU’s 2011 Artist of the Year• The 29th DU stamp print image• Framed piece includes the matched DU stamp print, medallion, cameo decoy, and block of four stamps• Handsomely framed and double matted with a brass title plate• Underwriting Amount $_________________

back talk PUPPy PHoto l1258• Two black and three yellow lab puppies sitting

in a bookcase with decoys• A 5 point star with a stars and stripes theme

adds a touch of Americana • Framed and matted 11"x14" photograph signed

and numbered by photographer David Hagan• Includes a brass title plate inlaid in the mat• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2012 fedeRal dUck stamP PRint a1214• 2012/2013 Federal Duck Stamp created by artist Joe Hautman• This is the fourth win for Joe Hautman, one of three brothers

who are all accomplished wildlife artists• Print and stamp image are of a drake wood duck swimming

on the water• Framed, double matted, and inlaid with a DU crest medallion

and carved feather, exclusive to DU events• Since its inception in 1934, revenue from federal duck stamp

sales has been used to add nearly six million acres to the National Wildlife Refuge System


dU stamP collection a1213• The DU Stamp Print program began in 1984 as a way to

recognize the artistry of DU’s Artists of the Year through exclusive, commissioned images

• Each collection features 29 mint stamps and represents the Ducks Unlimited Stamp Print program from its inception to our 75th Anniversary Year

• A DU crest medallion is inlaid at the center of the collage • 25½"x28½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________


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75tH anniVeRsaRy RedHead decoy c1220• Cast resin drake redhead decoy created by master carver Jett Brunet• The bottom is inlaid with a DU 75th Anniversary medallion surrounded by felt• Includes the carver’s signature under the bird’s wing• Of the diving ducks, redheads are the most common breeders in the U.S.• 12"x6½"x6½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________

coot decoy c1224• Run an “Old Coot” raffle or auction and

stir up some laughs and dollars at your event• Classic wooden decoy with a “Ducks Unlimited

Old Coot” keel plate• Hand carved and hand painted in an antique style• Comes with a brass plate to engrave with the name

of the “Old Coot” • 13¼"x7½"x4¾"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

tabeR PReeninG mallaRd decoy c1223• Cast resin replica by Big Sky Carvers of a Tom Taber

magnum mallard decoy• Bottom of the bird features a Taber Encore Edition

medallion along with an imprinted DU 75th Anniversary logo and Tom Taber’s signature

• Hand painted with a rustic appearance• 16"x8"x7"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

Wood dUck GUnninG decoy c1221• Created by World Champion carver Dick Rhode• Cast resin wood duck drake decoy features a

wooden keel • Includes a display stand with an inlaid DU 75th

Anniversary medallion and hang tag• 13½"x8½"x6"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

Pintail Wooden decoy c1222• Hand painted and hand carved wooden

pintail drake decoy• Created by master carver Randy Tull of Wisconsin• The bottom of the bird is inlaid with a DU 75th

Anniversary medallion• 19"x8"x6"• Underwriting Amount $_________________


HUntinG PaRtneRs lab scUlPtURe l1230 • Cast resin limited edition lab and mallard sculpture with a colored bronze finish• Mounted on a black base with brass title plate• Part of the Marc Pierce Signature Collection by Big Sky Carvers• 11½"x9½"x7"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

Wine entHUsiast set l1233Wine not included.• 11 piece wine set by Image Innovators of Green Bay, Wisconsin • Includes a storage case, corkscrew, pourer, drip ring, foil cutter,

thermometer, three bottle stoppers, and two DU logo wine glasses• Black faux leather case with the DU logo features a silver carry

handle and a compartment for a bottle of wine• Case measures 14½"x8"x5"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

11 Piece cookWaRe set l1231• Custom cast green non-stick cookware set with the DU logo

embossed on the bottom of each piece• Includes an 11" fry pan, 9½" casserole fry pan, 8" sauce pot, 6½" pot,

two removable handles, three glass lids with steam vents, and two plastic storage lids

• Ceramic coated to withstand temperatures up to 800° F• Underwriting Amount $_________________

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jUmbo flask l1249• Oversized, brushed finish stainless steel f lask with

attached screw-down cap• Holds 64 ounces - enough for an 1.75L handle of liquor• Features an embossed DU logo • A sure conversation starter for any DU enthusiast• 11"x7"x1¾"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

dUck cRossinG siGn l1252• A classic and timeless Ducks Unlimited product• Yellow and black aluminum sign features the silhouette of a hen and her ducklings • Includes “Conservation for Generations” and the DU logo along the border• For indoor or outdoor use• Includes rounded corners and 3/8" posting holes• Made in the USA by Hall Signs of Bloomington, Indiana• 18"x18" • Underwriting Amount $_________________

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2 Piece HUntinG set l1242• Two piece set includes a Mossy Oak Duck Blind

camouflage floating gun case and deluxe pit bag• Made of heavy duty 600D fabric with PVC coating and

dense, layered closed-cell foam• DU logo is embroidered on each piece• 17"x13"x9" pit bag features multiple storage pockets, a hard

molded plastic bottom compartment, a padded adjustable shoulder strap, and carry handle

• 52" Velcro-wrap gun case has a front shell pocket, padded adjustable shoulder strap, and carry handle


don’t tRead on me WHitetail deeR WitH knife scUlPtURe l1235• Limited edition, cast resin whitetail deer sculpture• Includes an 8" full tang stainless steel knife with a 4½" blade• Knife features a faux bone and wood handle inlaid with a

DU logo medallion• Mounted on a black base with brass title plate • Bottom of the base is covered in felt and embossed with

the Ducks Unlimited logo• Comes with a DU logo nylon sheath • Measures 12"Lx6¾"Wx9½"H• Underwriting Amount $_________________


dUck coat Rack l1232• Rustic two hook coat rack • Features a hand painted wooden mallard, pintail, and wood duck bust by carver Randy Tull• The backdrop is hand crafted from aged barn wood with a weathered finish• Created by Custom Art Concepts of Hudson, Wisconsin• 32½"x10"x7½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________

biRd batH l1248• Hand painted glass bird bath bowl with a black hourglass shaped metal stand• Use as a bird bath with stand or as indoor décor • Features exclusive Ducks Unlimited artwork of two colorful wood ducks• Designed by Evergreen Home and Garden in Richmond, Virginia• 18" diameter bowl with 29" tall stand• Underwriting Amount $_________________

camo GUitaR l1234bi• Acoustic 6-string guitar with black guitar strap• Mossy Oak Duck Blind camouflage sides and headstock• Basswood body with rosewood and mother of pearl fret board• Features the DU logo on the headstock• Strung with steel strings for a brighter, sharper sound• Underwriting Amount $_________________



sPRiG 75tH anniVeRsaRy bRonze l1257bi• Created by Texas artist Ronnie Wells• Single pintail mounted to a square wooden base with marble top• Brass title plate with “Conservation for Generations Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary ‘Sprig’ by Ronnie Wells”• 17½"x13"x11"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2 Piece zeRo GRaVity cHaiR set l1254bi• Max-4 camouflage and dark brown chairs by

Westfield Outdoors of Indianapolis, Indiana • Feature an adjustable headrest/back cushion

embroidered with the DU logo • The adjustable system allows for multiple chair

positions from upright to fully reclined• Each chair includes a heavy duty outdoor fabric with

PVC coating, bungee suspension system, contoured arm rests, two chair safety locks, and a lightweight steel frame with a hammered bronze finish

• Weight capacity is 250 lbs• 46"Hx26"Wx28"D • Underwriting Amount $_________________

75tH anniVeRsaRy men’s fossil WatcH l1238• Stainless steel watch with sport bracelet, safety clasp buckle, and Japanese quartz movement• The tone on tone dial includes the DU and DU 75th Anniversary logos with the Fossil logo

on the bezel• Case back engraved with “Special Edition 75th Anniversary by Fossil”• Comes in a tin featuring the nostalgic Duck Factory No. 1 image along with the

DU 75th Anniversary logo and “Conservation for Generations”• Underwriting Amount $_________________

75tH anniVeRsaRy Women’s fossil WatcH l1239• Stainless steel watch with sport bracelet, safety clasp buckle, Japanese quartz movement,

and crystal studded bezel• The mother of pearl dial includes the DU and DU 75th Anniversary logos with the

Fossil logo on the bezel• Case back engraved with “Special Edition 75th Anniversary by Fossil”• Comes in a tin featuring the nostalgic Duck Factory No. 1 image along with the

DU 75th Anniversary logo and “Conservation for Generations”• Underwriting Amount $_________________

acRylic call set l1253• 4 piece set created by World Champion duck caller,

Buck Gardner of Memphis, TN• Includes a single reed duck call, double reed duck call,

pintail whistle, and braided leather lanyard• Black pintail whistle with the DU logo• Honey oak acrylic calls with brushed aluminum bands• Calls are etched with the DU 75th Anniversary logo

and Buck Gardner’s signature on the band• Underwriting Amount $_________________


bean baG toss Game l1241• Bean bag toss game by Baggo of Hot Springs, Arkansas • Features DU artwork Mack’s Mallards by Phillip Crowe• Run an event raffle game with the winner taking the game home as a prize• Includes two game boards with life-time guarantees, eight 6"x6" bean bags,

an instruction booklet, wall mounting bracket for storage and display, built-in scorekeepers, and a distance regulator

• Plastic board design allows for a more dynamic game than a wooden board• Green and tan DU logo bean bags are filled with unpopped corn • The game is played like horse shoes and shuffle board with players arching the

bag in the air and aiming low on the board to use the slide to their advantage• 2ft x 3ft board with 6" diameter holes • Underwriting Amount $_________________

biG WateR canVasback lamP l1236bi• Cast resin canvasback pair sculpture with a colored bronze finish • The pedestal base features a detailed flying canvasback scene • Includes a copper shade and energy saving CFL light bulb• The bottom of the lamp is covered with felt and stamped with the DU 75th Anniversary logo • Part of the Marc Pierce Signature Collection by Big Sky Carvers of Manhattan, Montana• Measures 24" tall• Underwriting Amount $_________________


case collectable knife k1292• Two blade pocket knife with bone handle inlaid

with a brass DU medallion• Solid wood box with DU 75th Anniversary logo lid• “Ducks Unlimited” and “75 Years of Conservation”

are featured on the knife blades• Hand crafted in the USA by W.R. Case and Sons

Cutlery of Bradford, Pennsylvania• Underwriting Amount $_________________


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conceal and caRRy leatHeR bRiefcase l1247Handgun not included.• Dark brown briefcase with brushed nickel hardware created by

Kingport Industries of Northbrook, Illinois• Made from full-grain, South American cowhide leather• Features DU logo zipper pulls and custom DU logo fabric lining• Ducks Unlimited logo embossed on the bottom right hand corner • Includes multiple zipper compartments, an adjustable shoulder

strap, laptop pocket, and two carry handles• Special compartment with holster for concealing a handgun• 18"x13"x3"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

conceal mantel clock l1237Handgun not included.• Wooden mantel clock features the DU logo and “Ducks Unlimited” on the face, an antique gold finish, and black hands• A hidden compartment, perfect for concealing a handgun or valuables, is secured by two magnets and lined with green felt• Includes one AA battery • 14½"x8"x4"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

conseRVation foR GeneRations siGn l1240• Decorative, textured sign features the artwork

As Good as Home-Mallards by Gary Moss• Printed with “Ducks Unlimited” at the top and

“Conservation for Generations” at the bottom with the 75th Anniversary logo in the lower right corner

• Comes ready for wall display• 16"x12"x1"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

11 Piece cUtleRy set l1251• Solid wood storage block features a branded DU logo and rubber non-slip feet• 10 piece knife set includes: 3½" paring, 4½" serrated utility, 5" utility, 7" santoku,

7" filet, 7" carving fork, 8" butcher, 8" bread, 8" chef, and 8" sharpening steel• Knives feature stainless steel construction and contoured handles with an

engraved DU logo on the handle and flying mallard on the blade• Provided by Stone River Gear of Red Hook, New York• 12"x6½"x5½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________

75tH anniVeRsaRy knife k1291• 8" fixed blade stainless steel bowie knife• Overall measurement of 13"• Features a D’Holder tang stamp and brass bolster• DU 75th Anniversary logo engraved on the blade

and a DU medallion inlaid in the handle• Housed in a custom cherry finish display case with black felt,

a DU 75th Anniversary brass plate, and beveled glass lid• Can display table top or wall mounted• Case measures 14¾"x5½"x2"• Underwriting Amount $_________________



75tH anniVeRsaRy edition dUcks Vs. Geese cHess set l1250bi• Unique and beautifully crafted limited edition chess set by our partners at Loon Lake Decoy Company of Wabasha, Minnesota• Cast resin waterfowl and lab chess pieces hand crafted from original carvings by Bill Stark • The box features a hinged top and individual player storage slots• Brass plate reads “Ducks versus Geese 75th Anniversary Ducks Unlimited Collector’s Edition Chess Set” • Includes a Certificate of Authenticity• Maple and birch veneer box is approximately 32"x21"x5"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

dU neon siGn l1243• Green, yellow, and white neon with a black powder coated frame • Hardware allows the sign to free stand, hang by a chain, or mount to a wall• Produced to UL residential construction standards • Made in the USA by Mt. Vernon Neon Sign Company of Illinois• 16"x18"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

2 Piece ceRamic mUG set l1245• This 75th Anniversary item is generously underwritten in full by our

proud sponsor, Cabela’s• Set of two 14 oz ceramic mugs with lids• The lids can be used to keep your beverage hot, steep tea, or as a coaster• Features the DU 75th Anniversary logo and Minnesota Waterfowl

mallard artwork by David Maass on opposite sides of the mug • Lid highlights a single flying mallard • Microwave and dishwasher safe• Underwriting Amount $_________________

afGHan l1244• 5 ft. x 5 ft. heavy knit blanket features the

DU 75th Anniversary logo in navy blue and hunter green on a beige backdrop

• 4" fringe detail on two sides • 100% acrylic and machine washable• Made in the USA by Binghamton Knitting

of Binghamton, New York• Underwriting Amount $_________________


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GReenWinG camP set g1270• Whether going on a weekend sleepover or camping in

the great outdoors, this set is ready to provide plenty of adventures for younger members

• 5 piece matching Greenwing camp set includes a youth two person tent, sleeping bag, collapsible chair, backpack, and wheeled storage bag

• All items feature a full color Greenwing logo and individual storage bags with custom Greenwing logo lining

• Tent 59"x36"x36", Sleeping bag 57"x28", Chair 13"x13"x23", Backpack 16"x12"x6", Wheeled storage bag 21½"x14"x7"


75tH anniVeRsaRy GReenWinG knife k1294• 2¾" fixed blade, full tang knife with burled wood handle

by Browning • Overall measurement of 6½"• The blade features the Browning logo on one side and

“Conservation for Generations” on the opposite side• The bolster highlights the Greenwing logo on both sides• Comes with a black nylon sheath with the Greenwing logo• Packaged in a box with the DU 75th Anniversary and

Browning logos• Underwriting Amount $_________________

flyWay knife set k1293• 4 piece knife collection highlighting the four waterfowl flyway regions • Knives feature the Mississippi Flyway with mallard, Pacific Flyway

with pintail, Central Flyway with blue-winged teal, and Atlantic Flyway with canvasback

• Housed in a wooden case with glass top• Each pocket knife is engraved with waterfowl artwork on the blade

and inlaid with a DU medallion in the handle • The presentation case includes brass medallions commemorating the

DU 75th Anniversary and each of the four waterfowl flyways• 16½"x13¾"x2"• Underwriting Amount $_________________

stoeGeR aiR Rifle y1275bi• Lightweight, single stroke, .177 caliber Model X-5 air rifle • A great entry-level air rifle with style, performance, and power• DU logo engraved on the Hardwood Monte Carlo style stock • “Conservation for Generations” printed on the steel barrel• Includes a break barrel, spring, and piston system• Shoots pellets 800 feet per second• Includes front and adjustable rear sights with fiber optic inserts • Not recommended for children under 16• Underwriting Amount $_________________

dU cRest siGn l1255• Aluminum sign features the DU Crest logo • Highlights the conservation work of Ducks Unlimited across

North America in Canada, the United States, and Mexico • For indoor or outdoor use• Made in the USA by Hall Signs of Bloomington, Indiana• 18"x23½" • Underwriting Amount $_________________

tHe dUcks Unlimited stoRy delUxe edition l1256• A special hardcover book commemorating DU’s 75th Anniversary• This deluxe edition features a leather cover, inlaid medallion, special

signature page, satin ribbon, and gilt edges• Tells the story of the founding of Ducks Unlimited and of following

generations of duck hunters who helped to build the greatest conservation organization in history

• 10"x8", 240 pages• Underwriting Amount $_________________

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75tH anniVeRsaRy sHotGUn b1281Browning Maxus 12 gauge There is a reserve of $1,300• 3" chamber• 28" polished blued barrel with three Invector Plus choke tubes (IC, M, F)• Grade II/III walnut with a gloss finish and standard checkering• Silver colored receiver features special engraving and game scenes that complement

the Ducks Unlimited 50th and 60th anniversary shotguns• Special Browning Talon gun case featuring the 75th Anniversary logo• Special DU serial number• Choke tube tool and gun lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

75tH anniVeRsaRy HandGUn b1284Ruger Vaquero .45 long ColtFirst Ducks Unlimited handgun offered through our Event Merchandise CatalogThere is a reserve of $800• Single action revolver• 5½" blued barrel• Blued frame• Six shot capacity• Black Ruger grips• Gold inlay featuring the 75th Anniversary logo on the barrel and frame• Deluxe, velvet lined hardwood display case • Special Ducks Unlimited serial number• Trigger lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

75tH anniVeRsaRy Rifle b1285Kimber 8400 in .300 Win MagThere is a reserve of $1,100• 26" match grade barrel • Select grade walnut stock with classic checkering• Ebony fore end cap• Ducks Unlimited logo on the floorplate• Special DU serial number• Trigger lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________


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saVaGe axis centeRfiRe Rifle GiG b1287 There is no charge for this special firearm to those committees that qualify. Contact your Regional Director• .243 Win• 22" stainless steel barrel• Stainless steel action• Black synthetic stock• Bushnell 3-9x40 scope• DU logo on the stock and “Ducks Unlimited” on the bolt face• Trigger lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

ReminGton 887 PUmP sHotGUn b1282• 12 gauge• 3½" chamber, 28" vent rib barrel• DU logo and “Ducks Unlimited” molded into the receiver• Matte black receiver finish with a Max-4 camo stock and fore end • Ducks Unlimited logo on right side of receiver• Three interchangeable choke tubes (IC, M,F)• Trigger lock and sling included • Underwriting Amount $_________________

WeatHeRby Pa-08 PUmP sHotGUn 10/30 b1286 There is no charge for this special firearm to those committees that qualify. Contact your Regional Director• 12 gauge• 3" chamber• 28" vent rib barrel with three choke tubes (IC, M, F)• Matte black receiver, stock, and barrel• Black synthetic stock and forearm• Ducks Unlimited logo and “Ducks Unlimited” on the right side of the receiver• Choke tube tool and trigger lock included• Underwriting Amount $_________________

samPle solicitation letteR (committee letterhead)

(Date) (POtential DOnOr)

We appreciate your consideration of underwriting for our (Your Chapter) Chapter Ducks Unlimited event on (Event Date). The money derived from this event will provide valuable funding for wetland conservation. We are a bona fide 501-c3, non-profit corporation and we depend largely upon donors like you as well as individual donations to maintain our important habitat improvement programs.

We are asking businesses like yours to underwrite these items to offset our initial cost. Contributions can be large or small and you may sponsor one or more items. The contributions may also be in the form of merchandise that we can convert into conservation dollars at the event. We will see that your company gets proper recognition during the event.

I have enclosed some literature to tell you more about Ducks Unlimited and to show you the work we have done throughout North America and (your state) for over seventy-five years. We have over (number) wetland projects in (your state) which our fund raising dollars have helped build. Last year, events like the one to be conducted by our (Your Chapter) chapter volunteers, raised over $(000,000) in (your state). With your help, we can be well on our way to reaching our goal for this year.

Thank you and contact me if I can be of assistance.

Sincerely,

samPle folloW UP letteR (committee letterhead)

(Date)(DOnOr)

Your generosity to this community and to our (your chapter) Chapter of Ducks Unlimited is gratefully appreciated. Our chapter’s efforts have raised over $(amount), and your gift has played an integral part in our annual event.

With more than a million supporters, Ducks Unlimited is the largest and most effective wetland conservation organization in the world. Since the inception of Ducks Unlimited in 1937, our projects have been responsible for almost 12 million acres of restored, protected, and enhanced wetlands and other wildlife habitats. Wetlands are nature’s most productive ecosystems, but the United States has lost more than half of its original wetlands and continues to lose more than 100,000 wetland acres every year. That’s why we need the continued support of businesses like yours.

Again, we thank you for your support and invite you to participate next year.

Sincerely,

underwriting reduces expenses of your event. use cash gifts to offset the cost of various components of the event, i.e., art package, guns or other event merchandise, hats, printing, facility, food.

select a cHaiRPeRson foR UndeRWRitinG This is a major assignment for one who has contacts with the local business community and who can organize the underwriting effort. This includes maintaining the Underwriting Log to report success by all soliciting committee members.

• Use this Underwriting Catalog and Underwriting Log provided by Ducks Unlimited.

• The cash underwriting target should be 3 times the committee cost (see catalog order form)

• Assign each solicitor a group of businesses in order to reduce overlapping contacts.

sHoW tHe aUction items to tHe PUblicFor example, place several framed prints in a bank lobby, especially if the bank has underwritten them.

RecoGnize tHe UndeRWRiteRs• Display banners provided by the underwriter

during the event• Put up signs bearing the underwriter’s name on or

near the underwritten items• Give the underwriter a certificate and a donor decal• Put the underwriter’s name in the banquet program• Send the underwriter a “thank you" note

RePoRt tHe UndeRWRitinG contRibUtion In the appropriate space on the financial report form, report the contribution made. It will impact your overhead by lowering costs (line #7 on the Financial Report). Treat it as a negative expense, not income!

ask eaRly, ask oftenWhen it comes to underwriting gifts, don’t wait.

UNDERWRITING INCREASESYOUR NET/NET!

tHe bottom line

tHank yoU!thank you to the following volunteers and staff who served in 2011

and selected the products in our 75th anniversary event merchandise catalog. we appreciate their service to Ducks unlimited and our fundraising events!

RoGeRs Hoyt, jR.Event and Volunteer Management Senior VP

Uvalde, TX

mike benGeEvent Merchandise Chairman

Kenner, LA

amy batsonMemphis, TN

GaRy eRicksonSpring Grove, IL

teRRy kostinecCarlos, MN

tRoy laRUeFulton, MO

jeff laWRencePangburn, AR

jane laWsonMemphis, TN

jason RoUnsaVilleCottonwood, CA

joe RoWan Centerville, MD

GaRy scHmidtMemphis, TN sHaRon VidettoMemphis, TN

steVe WilsonLincoln, NE

staff

mike benGeGeneral Merchandise ChairmanKenner, LA

tim HofiUsFirearms ChairmanHermitage, PA

mickey mcmillin Art ChairmanLake Charles, LA

tom andeRsonRoland, AR

Rick baUmannMurrells Inlet, SC dennis bakeRAtwater, CA

joHn coleVerona, NY

ej deUbleR iiiHarvey, LA

RobeRt GaRRityRiver Ridge, LA

betsy GRUbbsHouston, TX

damRon HensonCelina, TX

dan HeUeRBrimley, MI ann HofiUsHermitage, PA

allan HoPPNewberg, OR

caRla HoPPNewberg, OR

liz HUmPHRies Meridian, ID

mike HUtcHinsTacoma, WA

lyndon ibeleAnchorage, AK

tom joHnson Cleveland, TX

daVid lefeRDecatur, GA

jack mossRaymond, MS

cHUck myeRsClarkston, MI

lee nessChicago City, MN

RalPH PUtnamLakeland, FL

matt RobinsonCabot, AR

maRlin scobyAnchorage, AK

Ray scoGGinsNorwalk, CT

bob sHimanekMonticello, IA

jason tHomaseeBoyce, LA

RobeRt WalkeR, jR.Baton Rouge, LA

bRUce WanamakeROverland Park, KS

joHn WaRRenCorpus Christi, TX

Rick WHite, jR.Pocomoke City, MD

VolUnteeRs

VolUnteeRGeaR.dUcks.oRG

OrDer event merchanDise

Online

Event Merchandise ordering is only one of the event planning tools offered to volunteers through volunteergear.ducks.org. Along with ordering online, you can also download a PDF version

of the Event Merchandise Catalog. Be sure to check out the other event resources available online.

You must have a User Id and Password to gain volunteer entry. Contact your Regional Director if you have not been set up before. Filling out a paper order form is still an option if you do not have online access.

Online OrDering beneFits

• View up-to-the-minute merchandise updates

• See larger product images

• Quick and easy order processing

• Automatically submit your order to your Regional Director for approval

• Receive a PDF of your completed order to your email address

• Ability to track shipped orders

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