California Waterfowl Association

CONAWAY CAMP



In early August, CWA held a camp at Conaway Ranch in Woodland, California. Duck banding, archery, shotgun and rifle shooting were all awaited activites.		CWA Bioligist, Jeremy Kwolek lead the duck banding at Conaway Ranch, which was a big hit for the weekend.




Learning how to tell maturity of the birds based on wing coloration and length.		After banding, campers set out to multiple stations. The shotgun station was run by CWA volunteer Howdy Kay.




Shooting Pellet guns at stationary clay pigeons and paper targets was a big hit.		Volunteer Kevin Ryan worked at the archery station with the campers. Acquiring a new skill like archery takes much time and practice.




Sighting in on the target down range.		Campers got to use both compound and recurve bows at the archery station.



Shooting CO2 pellet guns later in the day .		After shooting, the campers took on decoy painting and flocking. A new experience for the campers and many of the volunteers.



CA DFG Hunters Education instruction work is the foundation for creating safe, responsible and involved hunters of the future. Captain Roy Griffith of the Department of Fish and Game came to speak with the kids about regulations, conservation and being a game warden.		Great volunteers, great locations and great kids make the CWA Youth camp programs a unique, educational and fun experience for all ages, abilities and interests. Many thanks to our hosts from Conaway Ranch; Steve Gidaro, Mike Hall, Claudio and Sharon Pelli.

CLASSROOM NEWS

Youth Leadership Pilot Continues

This fall, CWA continued working with high school and elementary students in Elk Grove to teach youth about wetlands. For details, click here>>

ACROSS THE STATE

Duck Days Coming February 23rd and 24th!

Check out CWA’s booth at this Davis festival and at other area festivals across the state. For more information on the Duck Days Festival, click here>>

THE POLITICAL FRONT

Cities Reject Hunting

CWA is addressing recent moves by several California cities to ban hunting within city limits. For more about this, click here>>

HUNTER NEWS

Clubs Host Junior Hunts

Club and public areas were open for special Youth Waterfowl Hunts in Northeastern California in September. Learn more by clicking here>>