The New Iberia Ducks Unlimited Chapter has joined other DU organizations across the country to raise money with an event that brings supporters, families and community members together for a night of fun and friendly competition.

The local chapter scheduled a New Iberia Duck Bingo Night to be held starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, inside the Sliman Theatre in New Iberia. DU guns from pistols to rifles to shotguns are the principle prizes.

New Iberia DU Chapter chairman Jason Foster’s excitement level remains off the charts since he announced a unique and inclusive approach to raising funds and awareness for protecting and preserving our wetlands and species that rely on them. Adding the popular game of bingo broadens fundraising efforts to help preserve habitat for ducks and other wildlife.

It’s a way to engage people who might not have a direct connection to hunting or, even, the outdoors but still want to support the cause during an event that can appeal to a broader audience. 

Doors open for the event at 5:30 p.m. with the number calling beginning at 6:30 p.m. There are 10 games scheduled, raffles, food and drinks. 

Patrons can buy one card for $50, three cards for $100, nine cards for $200, and a youth card or guest card for $25. The SuperDuck Package is $300 ($350 the night of the event) and it contains nine bingo cards for each game, five chances in the five-gun raffle and three chances for the goose band rifle.

Bingo winners can choose from a long list of firearms as well as a dog blind, ammunition, binoculars, etc.