Peoria Area Ducks Unlimited

04/13/2026

Congratulations if you have any questions about pick up please contact Presleys Outdoors

12/23/2025

The Peoria Riverfront Museum's Center for American Decoys tells the story of a truly indigenous American art forms: decoy carving.

The decoy, which may have begun to suit a purely utilitarian purpose, in bringing ducks to the water for hunting, has taken on a new life as fine art, carved and painted for beauty, as well as function.

To learn more about how The Center for American Decoys is keeping this traditional folk art alive, subscribe to our "Center for American Decoys" newsletter here: https://rb.gy/smfjkv

Plan your visit to the Center for American Decoys today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

The Center for American Decoys exhibition cases are sponsored by the Ronald P. Bonati Fund in partnership with the Peoria Tribe Of Indians of Oklahoma.

Masterworks featuring American Folk Art Museum, Thomas K. Figge Collection, and Peoria Riverfront Museum Collection is sponsored by Art Bridges, the Taylor French Decoy Fund, David Vaughan Investments, Ducks Unlimited, the Visionary Society, and the Center for American Decoys Club.

📸: Kevin May

12/21/2025

Would you be interested in a illinois 2026 DU calendar? Only a few left

10/22/2025

Just passing along the information

Big news for waterfowl hunters! IDNR has selected waterfowl season dates and zone lines for the 2026-2030 seasons based on a thorough review of scientific information and input from waterfowl hunters.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regulations require states to establish zone lines for a five-year period, and the USFWS establishes the frameworks within which states must select their regulations.

Since 2011, Illinois has had four waterfowl hunting zones without split duck seasons. Over the past several years, hunters have shown increasing support for alternative options.

For the 2026-2030 seasons in Illinois, the former South-Central and South zones have been combined to form one South Zone. All other zone boundaries will remain the same because 90% of waterfowl hunters surveyed across the state indicated their county is in the correct zone.

In general, duck season start dates are similar to those used previously for the North and Central zones, with seasons ending slightly later through the use of a split. The South Zone structure will look different, with a duck season start date similar to that of the former South-Central Zone and with the second segment of the season ending in late January every year.

New zone lines and season dates will not take effect until the 2026 season. A map of waterfowl zone lines for the 2026-2030 seasons, as well as season dates for each zone, can be found online. https://huntillinois.org/waterfowl/ #2026-2030-waterfowl-zones-and-season-dates

10/21/2025

This past Saturday, Peoria and Bartonville Ducks Unlimited Chapters hosted the Waterfowl Youth Hunt at Banner Marsh! We had 26 youth hunters take part — with several harvesting their first waterfowl. A big thank you to the Rice Lake DNR staff and The Rice Lake Youth Hunters Organization for hosting and making it another great day on the marsh!

06/07/2025

Watch a Master at Work. Don’t miss this rare chance to see decoys made by hand and learn the history behind the craft.

A must-see for hunters, collectors, and history buffs.

05/24/2025

Decoys are in their DNA.

Join us at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for a special presentation on the art of the American decoy:
"Celebrate American Bird Decoys" with carver Mark McNair and decoy specialist Colin McNair
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Learn more on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

Colin McNair has been in the decoy carving business since birth. His father, Mark McNair is a carver, and Mark himself went on to be a decoy specialist for one of the most important fine art auctions in America, Copley Fine Art Auctions. Enjoy a carving demonstration, a special introduction to decoys by Colin McNair and a gallery tour of Folk: Selections from the American Folk Art Museum with curator of art Zac Zetterberg, in conversation with the McNairs.

Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation, Copley Fine Art Auctions, Visionary Society, and Illinois Arts Council.

02/23/2025

Thank You for Attending!

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the Peoria Ducks Unlimited Banquet! We had an incredible time meeting so many amazing people, sharing our passion for wetland conservation, and making a meaningful impact together.

Your support helps us continue our mission to protect and restore wetlands locally and nationally for future generations. We hope you had a great time and look forward to seeing you at our next event!

12/19/2024

Check out this black duck harvested on the Illinois River

12/17/2024

Help out if you see anything

IDNR would like to remind the public to report any large mortality events of waterfowl and other waterbirds during seasonal migrations.

Several dozen waterbirds, primarily snow geese, have died of suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Baldwin Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Randolph County recently. Other mortality events may occur in the state as waterfowl arrive from northern breeding grounds and congregate.

IDNR will continue to monitor for mortality events from HPAI during the seasonal bird migration. Members of the public are encouraged to report concentrations of five or more deceased birds found at one location. Reports can be made to the local IDNR district wildlife biologist here: https://wildlifeillinois.org/idnr-district-wildlife-biologist/

10/20/2024

We had an incredible day this Saturday with 24 enthusiastic youth waterfowl hunters during our Waterfowl Youth Hunt! The weather was warmer than expected, but that didn’t stop these young hunters from having a great time in the field and harvesting a few birds. It’s always rewarding to see the next generation enjoying the outdoors and learning about wildlife conservation. Big thanks to Presleys Outdoors for the generous donation and thank you to everyone who helped make it a successful day!

10/18/2024

Tomorrow morning is the start of the youth waterfowl season in central Illinois. We will be at Banner Marsh tomorrow helping the DNR kick off the waterfowl season.

The weekend should be warm and it will be a great time to introduce new youth hunters to the sport. Even if you do not have a permit there will be spots available for kids to hunt hope to see many of you there tomorrow.

Draw starts at 5 am