MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TODAY - THESE GIFTS ARE ALL IN STOCK NOW!
Can you hear it? We sure can. It’s that collective deep sigh of relief among tens of thousands of California duck hunters, grateful that the very best thing about 2021 has begun: duck season.
And now as we approach the end of this year, we have one more treat in store for you: an incredible year-end give-and-get opportunity. This is your chance to support California Waterfowl’s critically important work and get some SWEET swag in the process. Hurry! These special gifts are all IN STOCK but will be sold out SOON!
If you have questions, need help with your donation or would like to send a check, call us at 916-648-1406.
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What it means when there's no place for ducks and geese to stop in Klamath |
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Jefferson Public Radio did a terrific piece this week about the impact of a mostly dry Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge on this year's migration, and it features an interview with CWA Waterfowl Programs Supervisor Caroline Brady. The upshot: Birds are arriving in the Central Valley earlier than usual, and hungrier than usual. To read or listen to the story, click here.
CWA's successful acquisition of a water right for the refuge happened late enough in the year that it added only a bit of water to the parched landscape. What matters most, though, is that the acquisition and delivery was successful - it provides a model for future efforts. Read more about that here.
There actually is a substantial amount of water in Upper Klamath Lake that could be sent to the refuge right now. CWA sent a letter, co-signed by 13 other conservation organizations, asking for the water to be released. We are awaiting a response from the Bureau of Reclamation. Read about it here. |
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Final update from Sacramento |
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There was only one bill awaiting action by the governor when we last emailed you: SB 264 (Dave Min, D-Irvine), a bill to ban sale of firearms, firearm precursor parts or ammunition at the Orange County Fair and Event Center in Costa Mesa. The outcome? The governor signed the bill.
The good news is that was the only bill we opposed that made it into law this year. You can review all the bills we sponsored, supported or opposed right here.
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ONLY A FEW GUN-A-WEEK CALENDARS LEFT!
HURRY! How else are you going to get a chance at winning one gun PER WEEK in 2022?!
Purchase our limited-edition 2022 BIG Gun Drawing calendar TODAY! Only 1,000 will be printed. Makes a great gift!
The winner will be drawn using the California Lottery Daily 3 Wednesday evening draw numbers.
Call 916-648-1406 ext. 104 to order a calendar TODAY or click here for a downloadable PDF order form.
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APPLY FOR HUNTS ON EXCLUSIVE LANDS TODAY! |
The California Waterfowl Hunt Program is in full swing! We've got applications for just about anything and everything you can think of, including a TON of FREE veteran hunts.
We've also got first-come, first-served dove hunts at Goose Lake. And don't miss a newly added, archery-only pig hunt near San Ramon!
We've still got turkey hunts, family hunts and MORE! Heck, you can even apply for a QUAIL hunt this year! The deadline for all December hunts is Nov. 20.
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OPENING DAY IN THE HUNT PROGRAM |
Reports for opening day 2021 seemed to be mostly favorable, but in the CWA Hunt Program, they were off the charts! We had limits. We had bands. We had successful veteran hunts.
And in case you're wondering how things went at the refuges, opening day this year was, for most refuges, better than last year.
Click here for an opening day photo essay. Maybe your hunt made it in!
To see refuge stats, click here.
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Just about every species of waterfowl on earth is in this book! And it's on sale here now, just in time for the holidays.
This book is a masterpiece. Renowned waterfowl photographer Gary Kramer traveled to more than 40 countries where he photographed 165 of the world’s 167 waterfowl species. Learn more about his journey here.
This is a gorgeous coffee table book you'll want to have in your home or at your duck club, and a great holiday gift for a fellow hunter who loves the incredible variety found in the birds we love to hunt.
Click here to get your PRE-ORDER in today! Books are expected to arrive soon.
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Opening-weekend CWA bling |
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CWA Biologist Brian Huber (aka @birdyologist) ran the numbers, and based on reports so far, it looks like hunters harvested 74 CWA-banded ducks on the Oct. 23-24 opening weekend.
This is exactly the same number reported last year!
This year, the oldest was a 6-year-old pintail, followed by a 5-year-old mallard. Mallards were the predominant species, followed by pintail and shovelers. Yes, shovelers! We know you love 'em, so we band 'em every chance we get*.
*Just kidding. We band ducks for research. We just know it makes you happy to think that your decision to shoot a spoonie could come with a perk.
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RENEW YOUR CWA MEMBERSHIP NOW FOR A SPECIAL FREE GIFT |
Membership in CWA makes you an important part of the nation’s oldest and largest state waterfowl association. And it helps fund waterfowl programs, wetland restoration, education programs, hunting programs and our advocacy work.
Click here to renew your membership today.
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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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