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Last winter I joined my first conservation group, Ducks Unlimited, with a donation of $25. They sent me a membership card, a year's subscription of Ducks Unlimited magazine, some decals, and a jacket. I just renewed my membership last month with $35. I wish I could give more, but a college education isn't cheap! I chose Ducks Unlimited because I really like how much of the money that they receive is used directly to wetland and wildlife conservation. Just 3% of your donated dollar goes to administration and human resources, 16% goes to fundraising a development, and  81% goes directly to waterfowl and wetlands conservation and education. They purchase and conserve wetlands throughout Canada, and Mexico, as well as the U.S. As of January 1, 2011, DU has conserved 12,417,495 acres in north America, and has influenced 61,396,631, with a total of 73,814,126 acres. Here is a link to the conservation tab of their website, even the smallest of donations is STILL a donation!

http://www.ducksunlimited.com/conservation/how-we-conserve

Another way to donate to conserve wildlife and habitat is by purchasing a duck stamp. If you wish to harvest waterfowl, you must purchase a Federal Duck Stamp. They are only $15 and can be purchased at your local post office, while supplies last. The price of the duck stamp has not gone up for quite some time, so if you really want to make a difference, buy several. A dollar doesn't go as far as it used to. This is an easy way to donate to ensure future hunting and birding opportunities.

"The federal duck stamp has been an important tool in waterfowl conservation for 77 years, but its ability to purchase and conserve impotant waterfowl habitat has been greatly diminished by deflation and rising land prices. We view the duck stamp as an investment in conservation, not as a tax on hunters."
-DU CEO Dale Hall
DU Magazine, November/December 2011

There are many conservation groups out there. Trout Unlimited, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasant Forever, and many many more. Here is a link to the "top ten" Wildlife Conservation Organizations.

http://animals.about.com/od/wildlifeconservation/tp/wildlifeconserv.htm

Find an organization that you like, that supports your outdoor interests, and join. Any donation helps. It doesn't matter how much you donate or who you donate to, as long as you donate. Help future generations have the same outdoor experiences that you did.