1,000,000 Wood Ducks Hatched!
It's finally here! The full-length video featuring the hatching of California Waterfowl’s 1 millionth wood duckling is now live! Witness this incredible milestone, including the duckling's first flight, the history of our Wood Duck Program, and special acknowledgments to the amazing volunteers who made it all possible. This short video will take you from the nest to the first jump! Watch now!
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Thompson secures $2.8 million for Fourth District wetland conservation
Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) has secured $2.8 million for the California Waterfowl Association to restore and enhance over 1,600 acres of wetlands and uplands in the Bay Area, benefiting many species of migratory birds across the Fourth District and surrounding areas. Special thanks to Robert Eddings for his excellent work in writing this successful grant proposal. This funding is part of $87 million secured by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission for wetland conservation. Read the full press release here.
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Membership Survey
California Waterfowl wants to hear from you. This brief multiple-choice survey will help ensure CWA is communicating and operating at our best to support our members’ needs and values. Take the survey now.
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2024 Wood Duck Coloring contest (YOUTH)
Last chance to be a part of our coloring contest featuring the artwork of "First Flight" by Sherrie Russell-Meline. There will be two winners for each level, plus runner-up prizes. Deadline to enter is June 30, 2024. Click here to enter!
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Join us for a hatchery tour at Rancho Esquon!
Ever wondered what it would be like to tour a hatchery? Wonder no more!
On July 20th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., the doors at Rancho Esquon (1609 Adams Ranch Rd, Durham, CA) will be open for an exciting and educational hatchery tour.
Click here for full details.
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Promotion announcement: Chadd Santerre
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Chadd Santerre to the position of director of wetland programs - NAWCA coordinator at California Waterfowl. Chadd has been an integral part of our organization for over 25 years and is renowned as the nation's leading NAWCA grant recipient. Read the full announcement.
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California Waterfowl is proud to announce its corporate partnership with Kershaw Knives, an award-winning designer and manufacturer of knives for everyday carry, hunting, fishing and more. Read the full press release here.
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Pig Hunt Opportunities
New dates for pig hunts have been released! Whether you're a seasoned hunter or looking for a new outdoor adventure, don't miss this opportunity to experience pig hunting. Get your hunt applications in today!
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Join our Virtual Prize Bash!
Only 100 tickets will be sold and winners will be drawn on July 1, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Don’t miss out on prizes from Traeger, Sitka, Benelli, YETI and others!
Contact Chad Thomas via email to enter.
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Online Auction going live June 20th
Welcome to California Waterfowl’s Virtual Auction – the modern way to support CWA!
Participating is easy: Register, start bidding, watch out for the guy who sneaks in with a last-minute bid – you know the one! – and wait for the results.
Check out the live auction link.
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General Tso’s Wild Turkey Sandwich
Get ready for a flavor explosion with our latest recipe: tender wild turkey breast, crispy fried wontons, melted Swiss cheese, refreshing cilantro ginger slaw, all drizzled with irresistible General Tso sauce. This sandwich is a perfect blend of bold, savory, and tangy flavors that will leave you craving more.
Full recipe can be found here.
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Save It for the Blind Podcast
On the latest episode of the Save It for the Blind podcast, we feature outdoor enthusiast Anna V. She opens up about her upland bird and waterfowl hunting experiences, her passion for shooting, and her love of dog training. Anna shares invaluable tips, personal stories, and expert advice for both seasoned hunters and newcomers alike. She also discusses her Women of Wingshooting webinar, aiming to create an online community for women to stay connected and grow their confidence in the outdoors. Don’t miss this episode filled
with laughter, inspiration, and a whole lot of Southern
charm! Tune into the full episode now!
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Women of Wingshooting Webinar
Anna V.'s latest venture giving ladies tips and pointers from her own real-life experience, all while working together to break barriers & build unshakeable confidence! Sign up for the next webinar.
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Military appreciation shoot at Grizzly Ranch
We recently hosted 65 veterans, active-duty members, and volunteers for our military appreciation shoot at Grizzly Ranch. The event featured sporting clay shoots, a delicious lunch, and awards. Huge thanks to Federal for sponsoring the ammo, The Filthy Spoon for the podcast, and Kris Koenig of GBD for attending. Special shout out to long-time CWA supporter Mike Cullins and 87-year-old Korean War veteran Bud VanBokkelen for joining us.
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All-new "How-To": Turkey Breakdown, part three
On the third part of the wild turkey breakdown "How To" series, From Field to Plate's Jeremiah and California Waterfowl team up to take you the rest of the way through the bird processing. In the video series on how to properly and thoroughly process your harvest, we get you prepared for the final part of this series, the smoked turkey recipe. View all episodes now!
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California Waterfowl is a 501c3 organization whose mission is to grow California’s waterfowl populations, wetlands and hunter-conservationist communities.
Our vision is a California with thriving waterfowl populations, vibrant wetland ecosystems and respected hunting communities.
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