# North Dakota Ducks Plummet Amid Habitat Loss

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Podcast: [Bismarck News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bismarck-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7612013)
Published: 2026-06-27T10:49:48+00:00
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North Dakota’s duck population hits a 33-year low, with breeding pairs down 5% to 244,000 — a worrying dip fueled by shrinking habitat and subpar wet conditions. CRP land, vital for duck nesting, has plummeted from 1.7 million acres in 2018 to just a third of that. While some species like mallards and pintails are up, others including gadwall and diving ducks are down, with mallards still 13% below their long-term average. The Game and Fish Department will monitor the situation with a July brood survey before hunting opens in September. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/94498591083365e1

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