by MARK HENNELLY, VICE PRESIDENT FOR LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS AND PUBLIC POLICY California’s mallard population is hurting, our pheasant population has tanked and lack of habitat is a huge part of the problem for both. So last year, we asked California Waterfowl members and supporters whether they’d be willing to pay an extra $5 for their […]
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Dispatches from the Veteran Hunt Program: A fair-weather ‘snows storm’!
By Mike Peeters, CWA Veteran Hunt Program coordinator We expected 2 feet of snow, blowing winds and miserable late-season conditions. After all, it was February, and that’s what we got last year. But Mother Nature delivered 65 degrees, no wind and no snow. This was definitely not a repeat of last year’s arctic conditions. Instead […]
Owens River Annual Clean Up
Over 100 volunteers showed up last month for the sixth consecutive Owens River Annual Clean Up. The weather was gloriously sunny which no doubt helped inspire people to show up and help. Jessica Strickland of Trout Unlimited and Eric Huber of Caltrout were both present with literature for interested volunteers on what their respective non-profit […]
LKNWR UPDATE: Legal filing details devastating effects of withholding water
California Waterfowl filed papers this month in U.S. District Court detailing the devastating impacts of a 2017 legal decision on the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. The 2017 decision ordered the Bureau of Reclamation to send 50,000 acre feet of water from the Klamath Project down the Klamath River, meaning the water wasn’t available for […]
Overlapping seasons: Youth Hunt Weekend, spring goose seasons approach
A new and potentially confusing twist to waterfowl seasons in California this year is the overlap between Youth Hunt Weekend and spring goose seasons in the Balance of State and Southern California zones. Here’s what you need to know about where you can hunt this weekend and who can hunt on these days (and if […]
Dispatches from the Veteran Hunt Program: Veterans zero in on snow geese
by MIKE PEETERS, CWA VETERAN HUNT PROGRAM COORDINATOR I knew when I entered the barn that it was going to be a great start to this layout goose hunt with BarDown Waterfowl Company out of Richvale. Hot steaming mugs of coffee and homemade breakfast burritos awaited us as Bennett Josiassen, Hunter Mootz and Logan Hill, […]
Heads up: New season end dates!
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 […]
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 […]
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