Chairman's Circle

Thank you for your charitable support!

Welcome to Delta Waterfowl’s Chairman’s Circle! Throughout Delta’s history dating back to 1911, conservation leaders like you have championed innovative waterfowl research and critical conservation programs to deliver on a vision to ensure abundant waterfowl populations and endless opportunities to pursue them.

With my major gift, I’m choosing to give back for priceless enjoyment, experiences, and camaraderie that ducks, geese, and waterfowl hunting have afforded me.

Thank you for joining me as we chart an exciting, transformational course for waterfowl conservation in North America.

Sincerely,

George Freeman
Chairman

Waterfowl Conservation Leaders

Delta Waterfowl’s Chairman’s Circle is an exclusive society of visionary waterfowl conservation leaders from across North America who provide charitable support of at least $10,000 annually.

Your gift can be designated as you wish and may be made in a singular payment of at least $10,000 or a pledge that must be fulfilled within the calendar year (January 1 – December 31).


Duck Production
Habitat Conservation
Research and Ed
HunteR3
Predator Management Policy and Advocacy Cutting-edge Waterfowl Science First Hunt Program
Hen Houses Wetland Conservation Programs Training New Waterfowl Scientists University Hunting Program
      Defending the Hunt

Pledge payment schedule options:

1 year – 1 gift of $10,000
2 year – 2 annual gifts of $5,000
3 year – 3 annual gifts of $3,333.33
4 year – 4 annual gifts of $2,500

Online Chairman’s Circle Commitment Form

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Invitation to an annual members-only destination gathering, where you’ll gain behind-the-scenes updates on North American waterfowl conservation issues and Delta’s programs and research.
  • Invitation to regional Chairman’s Circle fundraising, recognition and field day events.
  • Special Invitation to Chairman’s Circle event at Annual Expo.
  • Insider access to Delta’s key scientific and programmatic information and staff.
  • ExpertVoice Membership: Exclusive opportunities to see behind-the-scenes details of new products and enjoy savings of up to 70% off a huge array of top hunting brands.
  • Donor members will receive a Welcome Packet immediately upon receipt of their initial gift.
  • Donor members will receive their level-appropriate Recognition Gift upon completing the funding of their membership or pledged membership.

Print Recognition

  • Listed in Delta’s award-winning magazine
  • Listed in Annual Report

Electronic Recognition

  • Delta Website Chairman’s Circle Page
  • Listed in the semi-annual Chairman’s Circle electronic newsletter

Join our Chairman’s Circle leadership level by calling us at (888) 987-3695 or emailing Joan at jtrygg@deltawaterfowl.org.

2026 Chairman’s Circle Members

We are extremely grateful to the following Chairman’s Circle Members.

Frank L. Bauer
Gary H. Bechtel
David Winton Bell Foundation
Robert Berry
John W. Childs
Kerry M. Collins
Robert L. Cress
John M. Dunlap
Merritt P. Dyke
Jon & Mackenzie Erickson
David E. Fite
George C. Freeman III
Peek Garlington, III
Jay Gearheard
Bryan D. Glass/Glass Land and Home LLC
James and Angela Hambrick
Casper Havranek
Lon G. Hays
French Hill
Robert and Shelley Hines/DCG Environmental
Marc H. Johnson
Michael Mathwig
Noah B. Mehrkam
Timothy L. Nolde
Katie Prach
Jim & Kathryn Sherman
Ed Uihlein Family Foundation

Conservation Partners 
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Manitoba Conservation Trust & Manitoba Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Fund
Comm of PA Co.
State of Wisconsin