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Waterfowl. Wetlands. Hunting.

"A California with abundant waterfowl, vibrant wetlands, and thriving hunting communities."

Discover how California Waterfowl’s continued commitment makes an impact!

For 80 years, California Waterfowl (CWA) has been a steadfast advocate for California’s waterfowl hunters and a champion for the natural resources that make hunting possible. Through our dedication to Hunting, Education, Advocacy, Wetlands, and Waterfowl—our 5 Pillars—we continue to protect the future of hunting and conservation for generations to come.

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1 million wood ducks and counting, a California Waterfowl Wood Duck Program story.

Follow along to one of the most inspirational stories of the largest volunteer-based conservation programs in the nation. The California Wood Duck Program is largely run by volunteers who over the thirty plus years have helped bring the wood duck population back to a thriving level across the Pacific Flyway!

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Program Highlights

The California Waterfowl program is a great way to get involved in your community and make a difference.

175,000+

Acres of wetlands restoration and managment.

116,000+

Ducks and Geese banded by CWA biologists.

1,000,000+

Wood Ducks hatched from nest boxes.

181,000

Students were taught about waterfowl, wetlands, and the role hunters play in conservation by our education department.

26,000+

Letters CWA members sent to legislators on the State and Federal level in support or opposition to new legislation.

23,000+

Hunters enjoyed private land hunts through the CWA Hunt Program. Over 500 Veterans participated at no cost to them.

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MALLARD EGG SALVAGE

Farmers who enroll in the program allow us to sweep their fields for nests before harvest, or provide us with cartons to collect eggs as they harvest. We then take the eggs to permitted hatcheries.

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INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Now that Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program is funded through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Waterfowl will be assisting the Department with implementation of the program.

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LATEST NEWS

CWA welcomes Five Star Bank as its newest corporate partner

CWA is pleased to announce its newest corporate partner, Five Star Bank. Founded in 1999 by a group of local entrepreneurs determined to create the kind of personalized banking services they desired themselves...

October Hunt Report: Slow Flights, Strong Spirits

As we wrap up the first month of the 2025–26 waterfowl season, it’s clear that the birds are keeping us on our toes. Mild weather has meant slower bird movement than usual for October, with migration patterns lagging behind expectations.

California Waterfowl welcomes new and returning corporate partners

California Waterfowl is pleased to announce that DemerBox has signed on as a new corporate partner, and Realtree, Purina and Banded have renewed their partnerships with CWA.

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UPCOMING EVENTS, AUCTION AND PEOPLE!

Dec 4, 2025

POCKET GREENHAVEN BANQUET

Come join us for our annual Pocket-Greenhaven/ Elk Grove Banquet at the Portuguese Hall. With amazing raffles and auctions, delicious food and good people, you are sure to have an unforgettable night!

Dec 6, 2025

CHICO BANQUET

Please join us for our 38th annual Chico Banquet at the Masonic Lodge. Amazing prizes, raffles and auctions! Great energy and delicious food catered by Silver Sage. An event you do not want to miss!

Dec 6, 2025

COLUSA WATERFOWL LEGACY BANQUET

Join CWA for our annual Colusa Waterfowl Legacy Banquet at the Colusa Fairgrounds in the Main Exhibit Building. There will be live music, great food, great live and silent auctions and good people! This event is limited to 300 people so get your tickets early!