PLEASE HELP MAKE 1,800 ACRES OF WHEAT SAFE FOR CA MALLARD DUCKLINGS |
Mallards are preparing to make nests in fields of winter wheat in the Central Valley right now, drawn by the lush cover.
But some of those nests won't hatch before the harvesters come through - at least not without your help.
Farmers have applied to enroll more than 1,800 acres in the incentive program. All we need is funding to support the program so we can enter into contracts with farmers.
Our goal is to raise $150,000 to make almost 2,000 acres safe for mallard ducklings. And your help will be leveraged with a $50,000 challenge grant from a very generous donor! Your donation of $200 will make it feasible for a farmer to absorb the risks of delaying harvest on five acres to give ducklings a fighting chance. Can you help us? You can choose any amount - just click on the DONATE button below to get started and help us reach this important goal.
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FARMERS AND LANDOWNERS: There's still time to apply! But hurry, the application deadline is April 15. Click here to apply and start saving mallard ducklings TODAY!
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CWA DAY IN THE MARSH - JUNE 4 |
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CWA Day in the Marsh has something for everyone with over 40 exhibitors featuring hunting guides, waterfowl and wildlife artists, marsh contractors, waterfowl gear and apparel, duck blinds, irrigation supplies, and the Wood Duck Program Display. The Pacific Flyway Decoy Association will be judging for the California Waterfowl Three Bird Rig. There will be awesome raffles, a great live auction, food trucks and a wide variety of kid events! FREE ADMISSION!
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KIDS CAMPS ARE BACK!
Once again, California Waterfowl is partnering with Kids Outdoor Sports Camps to offer youth hunter education/conservation camps this summer at CWA’s Grizzly Ranch in the Suisun Marsh.
Beginner camps will be held July 10-15 and July 17-22 at the Ranch. KOSC will also hold three beginner and three advanced camps at Six Point Ranch in Mendocino County in June and July, and two advanced camps at Bird Haven Ranch in Glenn County in July and August.
Camps cost $995 per child, and scholarships are available. Scholarship information and applications are available here. KOSC has already given away over $47,000 in scholarships so don't delay, apply today!
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG! TIME FOR WOOD-DUCKING |
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Hey wood duck volunteers, hens are starting to look for places to nest this spring – are your nest boxes ready for them?
It's that time of the year to start cleaning out your wood duck box of whatever random debris – sticks, dead mice, starling nests, etc. – happened to accumulate inside.
Beyond that, here are a few more tips for preparing your wood duck boxes:
- Make sure the boxes aren’t leaning backward, which makes it hard for ducklings to climb out and jump, and clear any obstructions from the entrance holes.
- Place 3-4 inches of wood shavings in the box. Do not overfill (the duck might lose its eggs in shavings piled too deep) and DO NOT USE saw dust.
- If you have predator issues and your box is on a pole, line the pole with dish soap, which makes it too slippery for predators to climb.
Click here for more information about CWA's wood duck programs and information on how to volunteer.
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TURKEY AND PIG SPRING HUNT OPPORTUNITIES |
Turkey and pig hunt applications are still open in the CWA Hunt Program! Get outside with us on premier hunts at Schaefer Ranch, Sanborn Slough and Hoodoo Island.
Don’t miss out on a first-class pig hunt with Kerley's Sporting Adventures.
Turkey and pig deadlines are happening through most of April and the Kerley's pig hunt deadline is on April 16.
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BENEFECIARY DESIGNATION GIFTS
The easiest, most flexible way to leave a legacy for waterfowl.
Click here to learn more.
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DID YOU FILL OUT A 2022 END-OF-SEASON SURVEY YET? |
Time is running out to fill out a 2022 end-of-season survey. Let your voice be heard and be automatically entered into a random drawing for a Weatherby Element Waterfowl Edition 20/28 MX5 shotgun! Survey results will be shared with state and federal decision-makers to better communicate hunter preferences.
Click here to take the survey.
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RENEW YOUR CWA MEMBERSHIP NOW FOR FREE SOCKS! |
Membership in CWA makes you an important part of the nation’s oldest and largest state waterfowl group. And it helps fund waterfowl programs, wetland restoration, education programs, hunting programs and advocacy work.
Renew today, and you'll receive a one-year subscription to the acclaimed California Waterfowl magazine. We’ll also send you TWO PAIRS of our world famous CWA merino wool socks FREE! Renew for two years for even more convenience!
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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