It was an Instagram post from @birdyologist – CWA Waterfowl Biologist Brian Huber – that caught Michael Stedman’s eye. Huber posts frequently about California Waterfowl’s duck and goose banding efforts, as well as some of the more interesting band recoveries, but in this case, Huber was talking about the incredible hunting opportunities CWA provides through […]
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Lower Klamath NWR update – Dec. 4, 2019
Biological opinions to be re-done November bird counts up LaMalfa outlines position to CWA board Biological opinions to be re-done – good news or bad news? A “biological opinion” is an official document used to establish what the government must do to aid endangered species, such as coho salmon in the Klamath River and the […]
Winter issue of California Waterfowl on its way to members
The Winter issue of California Waterfowl will soon be landing in members’ mailboxes, and we’ve got some great stories for our readers! Not a member? If you join now by clicking here (and we’ve got a sweet offer right now – sign up and get a free Banded arc welded dry bag!), then email Editor […]
Chair’s Message: Unwavering mission – fix Klamath now
Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of California Waterfowl. by ROCQUE MERLO, CHAIRMAN My first message to you as the newly elected chairman of the California Waterfowl board of directors needs to be extremely blunt: The Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge is in extreme crisis, and if we don’t fix it now, we are […]
Winter 2019 gear guide
Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of California Waterfowl. California Waterfowl’s staff and partners give you the 4-1-1 on products for hunters, both brand-new and well-tested. Contents Banded HEAT System Jacket Benelli Performance Shop M2 Greenhead Gear – online extra! HEVI-Shot Kent Fasteel 2.0 Plastic bag Real Avid Bore Boss Rig ‘Em Right Sitka Full […]
Fish vs. Fowl: Plan to increase Yolo Bypass flooding will reduce hunting opportunity
Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of California Waterfowl. by JEFFREY A. VOLBERG, DIRECTOR OF WATER LAW AND POLICY The Yolo Basin is one of California’s historic wetlands. Although it has been reclaimed for farming, mostly rice and row crops, it is allowed to flood in winters when the water in the Sacramento River comes […]
Advocacy: Hunting is consistent with state’s values
Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of California Waterfowl. THE FINAL SCORE: Click here to see what happened with all the state bills CWA took a position on this year. by MARK HENNELLY, VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY Surprise, surprise…2019 has proven once again to be a tough year for sportsmen and […]
Canine Corner: Mid-season corrections
Originally published in Winter 2019 issue of California Waterfowl. by JOSH MILLER/SportDOG® Brand With the first part of the season behind us, I am sure we have plenty to look back and smile about. That first big group on opening morning. The long blind retrieve your four-legged partner made on the bird you sailed. The foggy […]
President’s Parting Shot: Got hunts?
Originally published in the Winter 2019 issue of California Waterfowl. by JOHN CARLSON, JR., PRESIDENT It’s one of the most important questions out there, because if we want people to hunt, we need to make sure they have the opportunity. I am proud and thrilled to say that’s exactly what California Waterfowl provides: opportunity, and lots […]
Tales from the Veteran Hunt Program: Tule Lake hunt
by MIKE PEETERS, VETERAN HUNT COORDINATOR Finally, the weekend the veterans had been waiting for had arrived, and anticipation was in the air. They piled into Kirb’s Outlet in Tulelake to get refuge passes and meet Don Kirby, one of our sponsors for this CWA Veteran Hunt. Handshakes all around, smiles and welcomes from all, […]
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