Now that California has taken advantage of the ability to end duck season on Jan. 31 instead of on the last Sunday of January, hunters need to be aware of key dates, and the fact that duck and goose seasons do not end on the same day in the Balance of State Zone. Here is […]
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These college students want to learn about wildlife. We take them hunting.
“In the past, I’ve always thought of hunting as something to be discouraged at any opportunity; I had viewed it as the ruthless killing of an innocent creature.” “I grew up with family friends that were just as passionate about conservation as they were about hunting, but (I) always felt that they were hypocritical.” “I […]
Veteran Hunt at Hollister Gun Club
Our Veteran Hunt Program’s modest roots date back to 2012, with an offer from Bart Bates from the Hollister Gun Club. Neighboring Gustine Gun Club joined in as well, and the rest they say, is history. Last year, we served almost 400 veterans who graciously served us. We now offer fishing trips, fun shoots, and […]
Critical waterfowl, wetland funding approved
by MARK HENNELLY, VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY Over the last several years, California Waterfowl has increased its advocacy efforts at the federal level through additional outreach and trips to Washington, D.C., as well as by hiring a contract lobbying firm that specializes in natural resource and outdoor recreation issues. In partnership […]
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 […]
Double bling!
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 […]
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 […]
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