Delta Waterfowl - Mississippi

09/04/2026

🦆 Northwest Mississippi Chapter Spotlight! 🦆

The Northwest Mississippi Chapter of Delta Waterfowl had an incredible banquet on August 21, bringing together 170 people in support of waterfowl conservation and our hunting heritage!

Their impact goes far beyond banquet night. The chapter is:

🦆 Donating $500 to Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge
🪵 Continuing its conservation work after building 40 Wood Duck boxes last year, with plans for more Wood Duck boxes and hen houses this year
🎯 Planning a youth hunt to help introduce the next generation to waterfowl hunting

🏆 The Northwest Mississippi Chapter was also recognized as #10 Single Net – New in Delta Waterfowl’s Top 25 for 2025–2026!

👏 A special congratulations to Cody Kemp, who was recognized as Local Chapter Volunteer of the Year for 2025–26!

Their successful banquet and commitment to youth hunting and habitat preservation were also featured in the DeSoto Times-Tribune:

Read the DeSoto Times-Tribune article 📰⁠

Congratulations to the Northwest Mississippi Chapter and thank you to the volunteers, sponsors and supporters who make it all possible! 🦆🇺🇸

09/03/2026

MDWFP is excited to once again celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day!⁠
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September marks the start of hunting seasons for many in the Magnolia State, with opportunities ranging from dove hunting, velvet season for deer, and cooler weather for fishing. These traditions not only connect Mississippians with the outdoors but also contribute significantly to conservation and the state’s local and statewide economy.
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This year, Governor Reeves has proclaimed September 26th, 2026, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Mississippi. Hunters and anglers across our state contribute millions each year through the American System of Conservation Funding - boosting our economy and protecting our natural resources.⁠
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Share your passion by introducing someone new to hunting or fishing this year and make memories together in Mississippi’s great outdoors.

09/02/2026

🦆 CHAPTER SPOTLIGHT — PONTOTOC COUNTY 🦆

What an incredible inaugural event for the Delta Waterfowl Pontotoc County Chapter on August 13th!

With around 130 people in attendance, the chapter had a fantastic turnout and raised significant funds to support waterfowl conservation and our hunting heritage.

One of the highlights of their Waterfowl Heritage Fund is a $1,500 scholarship that will be awarded to a student from one of the three high schools in Pontotoc County. 🎓🦆

The chapter is also proud to have donated $1,000 in support of the upcoming project at Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge, helping invest in the future of waterfowl habitat and conservation. 🌾🦆

A huge congratulations to the Pontotoc County Chapter on a successful first event! Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, volunteered, and supported the chapter.

This is what Delta Waterfowl is all about — conservation, community, and investing in the future of waterfowl and our outdoor heritage.

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

The time has come — 2026 breeding population survey results are out!

According to the USFWS Annual Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey, this year's estimated breeding duck population is 33.44 million, a 2% decline from last year and 6% below the long-term average dating back to 1955. The report shows that while dabbling duck populations have decreased, diving duck populations have increased over the past year.

Total pond counts increased 14% from 2025, notably 29% in Canada; however, U.S. wetlands were down 10%.

Get Delta's full review of the USFWS's report here: https://deltawaterfowl.org/whats-new/news/delta-waterfowl-reports-usfws-annual-waterfowl-survey-estimates-3344-million-ducks/.

The Waterfowl Breeding Population and Habitat Survey and the Waterfowl Status Report are the result of a collaborative effort conducted annually by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Canadian Wildlife Service, and the Atlantic, Mississippi, Central, and Pacific Flyway Councils.

This report is presented by our friends at Jahpoo.

08/19/2026

We are looking to grow Delta Waterfowl in Mississippi and would love to start new chapters in key target areas:

📍 Greenville
📍 Greenwood
📍 West Point
📍 Grenada
📍 Natchez

If you are passionate about ducks, duck hunting, conservation, and helping preserve our outdoor traditions for the next generation, we would love to talk with you!

Delta Waterfowl chapters play a vital role in supporting our conservation mission, recruiting and retaining hunters, and ensuring the future of waterfowling for generations to come. Delta’s Waterfowl Heritage Fund also allows chapters to KEEP 15–25% of the funds raised and put those dollars right back into their local community.

If you or someone you know may be interested in helping start a chapter in one of these areas, please reach out. Don’t see a Delta chapter in your neck of the woods? Shoot me a message and let’s get the ball rolling!

Franz Schnabl
Senior Regional Director – Mississippi
Delta Waterfowl Foundation
662-415-2377
[email protected]

08/17/2026

This past waterfowl season, the Jackson, Mississippi Chapter of Delta Waterfowl was proud to host a special Veteran Hunt honoring members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing and 186th Air Operations Group.

A morning in the marsh is about more than the birds. It’s time spent together, stories shared, and the camaraderie that makes waterfowl hunting so special. For the Jackson Chapter, this hunt was an opportunity to share that tradition while showing appreciation for those who have served our country.

Thank you to the Jackson Chapter volunteers and sponsors who made the hunt possible — and, most importantly, thank you to these men and women for their service.

Want to help your local Delta chapter create opportunities like this in your community? Find your chapter and connect with your Regional Director: https://deltawaterfowl.org/events/find-your-chapter/

08/12/2026