Ducks Unlimited

Ducks Unlimited operates a ticketing platform designed specifically for their network of conservation events, banquets, dinners, auctions, raffles, and shooting competitions held across the country. Their mission: "Filling the skies with waterfowl today, tomorrow and forever."

The system handles ticket sales and event management for Ducks Unlimited chapters and local organizations running fundraising events. Event organizers create personalized event pages, set ticket prices, manage attendance, and check in guests—all through one dashboard.

Organizers choose how tickets get delivered to buyers:

• •Print-at-home tickets - PDF attached to confirmation email. Attendees print and bring tickets with barcodes to scan at the door.
• •Mobile tickets - QR codes display directly in the email. No printing needed; attendees show their phone for entry.
• •Will-call - Organizers maintain an attendee list. Guests show ID at the event to be checked in.

The platform includes a mobile check-in app that works on Android and Apple devices. Organizers can:

• •Scan printed or mobile ticket barcodes using the device camera
• •Check in attendees from multiple devices simultaneously to reduce door lines
• •Access the attendee list and manually check in will-call guests
• •Update the list in real-time as people arrive

The ticket scanner page requires only an Event ID and PIN—no user login needed—so volunteers can check people in without accessing sensitive event data.

The platform handles various DU event formats:

• •Puyallup DU Dinner Event - March 7, 2026, LeMay Collections at Marymount (Tacoma, WA)
• •South Sound DU Dinner Banquet - February 27, 2026, Lacey Community Center (Lacey, WA)
• •New Bern DU Happy Hour - January 8, 2026, Freshwater Beer Co. (New Bern, NC)
• •Lakeland Chapter Spring Dinner - January 8, 2026, White Tail Inn (Saint Germain, WI)
• •Sangchris Recruitment Event - January 8, 2026, Locals (Pawnee, IL)

Organizers can also sell tickets at the event itself:

• •Online mobile sales - Buyers purchase from the event page and receive mobile tickets immediately
• •Purchase-at-door option - Staff run a mobile pay station accepting cash or credit cards from last-minute buyers
• •Printed tickets - Order custom printed tickets in advance to sell both online and at the door

• •Analytics tracking sales, revenue, and visitor traffic
• •Downloadable order reports
• •Customizable printed tickets with barcodes
• •Reserved seating configuration (open-seating listed on main site)
• •Multi-user access for volunteers and assistants managing check-in stations
• •Wristband tracking for large events

Organizers use the Event Wizard to:

• •Create personalized, responsive event pages with custom images or design themes
• •Configure multiple ticket types with different pricing
• •Set up ticketing options in the TICKETING section
• •Configure payment methods in the PAYMENTS section
• •Order printed tickets in the EXTRAS section

Ducks Unlimited recommends calling early rather than waiting until the event date to avoid last-minute stress. :::

The platform emphasizes keeping ticket buyers informed:

• •Event details should stay up-to-date on the public event page
• •Multi-day events can schedule entertainment and time slots separately
• •Event hosts automatically receive attendee information to contact buyers about changes or cancellations
• •Organizers can issue complimentary tickets to performers, vendors, and press

For events held in rural areas, the platform notes that organizers should verify mobile carrier service quality in advance. High attendee density can degrade cell tower performance, so having backup printed attendee lists on hand is recommended.

• •Mobile devices for check-in (Android or Apple)
• •Modern browsers (Chrome or Safari for iOS scanning)
• •Chargers and cords, especially for remote locations
• •Updated device software and browser versions for optimal scanning

Currently browsing across 31+ pages of active events nationwide with DU chapters running fundraising efforts from California to North Carolina.