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Waterfowl. Wetlands. Hunting.

"A California with abundant waterfowl, vibrant wetlands, and thriving hunting communities."

Discover how California Waterfowl’s continued commitment makes an impact!

For 80 years, California Waterfowl (CWA) has been a steadfast advocate for California’s waterfowl hunters and a champion for the natural resources that make hunting possible. Through our dedication to Hunting, Education, Advocacy, Wetlands, and Waterfowl—our 5 Pillars—we continue to protect the future of hunting and conservation for generations to come.

1 million wood ducks and counting, a California Waterfowl Wood Duck Program story.

Follow along to one of the most inspirational stories of the largest volunteer-based conservation programs in the nation. The California Wood Duck Program is largely run by volunteers who over the thirty plus years have helped bring the wood duck population back to a thriving level across the Pacific Flyway!

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Program Highlights

The California Waterfowl program is a great way to get involved in your community and make a difference.

175,000+

Acres of wetlands restoration and managment.

116,000+

Ducks and Geese banded by CWA biologists.

1,000,000+

Wood Ducks hatched from nest boxes.

181,000

Students were taught about waterfowl, wetlands, and the role hunters play in conservation by our education department.

26,000+

Letters CWA members sent to legislators on the State and Federal level in support or opposition to new legislation.

23,000+

Hunters enjoyed private land hunts through the CWA Hunt Program. Over 500 Veterans participated at no cost to them.

MALLARD EGG SALVAGE

Farmers who enroll in the program allow us to sweep their fields for nests before harvest, or provide us with cartons to collect eggs as they harvest. We then take the eggs to permitted hatcheries.

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Now that Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program is funded through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Waterfowl will be assisting the Department with implementation of the program.

LATEST NEWS

October Hunt Report: Slow Flights, Strong Spirits

As we wrap up the first month of the 2025–26 waterfowl season, it’s clear that the birds are keeping us on our toes. Mild weather has meant slower bird movement than usual for October, with migration patterns lagging behind expectations.

November Hunt Report: Migration Picks Up as Weather Slowly Shifts

As we move through the 2025–26 waterfowl season, November brought slight improvements in bird movement across many of our properties, along with the opening of Staten Island for the final two weeks of the month. While California’s weather remained mostly mild, hunters benefited from pockets of wind, cooler mornings, and scattered storms that helped nudge new birds into the state.

California Waterfowl welcomes new and returning corporate partners

California Waterfowl is pleased to announce that DemerBox has signed on as a new corporate partner, and Realtree, Purina and Banded have renewed their partnerships with CWA.

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UPCOMING EVENTS, AUCTION AND PEOPLE!

Jan 17, 2026

GRIDLEY BANQUET

Please join us for our annual Gridley Banquet this year at the Veterans Memorial Building in Gridley, CA. This event is spectacular and WILL Sell out! Get your tickets soon!!

Jan 24, 2026

WILLOWS BANQUET

Come join us for our annual Willows Banquet at St. Monica Parish Hall! Enjoy amazing food and chances to win prizes! This event will sell out! Get your Tickets now!

Jan 31, 2026

SACRAMENTO BANQUET

SAC IS BACK!! Come together with good people for a great evening at The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred in Sacramento! Enjoy a delicious rib eye dinner, lively conversation, and a night of great prizes! Get your tickets today! Seats are limited, and you won’t want to miss this special night!

Feb 7, 2026

RED BLUFF BANQUET

Join us for our 2nd annual Red Bluff Banquet at the Tehama County Fairgrounds. Enjoy a hosted bar and delicious meal. You will experience great raffles, auctions and great like-minded individuals. No Tickets being sold at the door, so be sure to get yours now!

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Join us for insightful discussions about duck hunting, conservation, and a lot more.