Getting your hunting license is just the beginning — most newly licensed hunters still need a lot of guidance to figure out what they're doing.
For them, California Waterfowl offers a number of events where instructors will walk them through what they need to learn and mentors will help them hunt. In many cases, loaner gear including firearms and specialized clothing will be available. There is a strong emphasis on safety - we help you build safe gun-handling habits!
If you haven't gotten your license yet, you'll need to complete hunter education - we have workshops for that, too. Go to hunter education events.
2025 camp sprig-registration
California Waterfowl is hosting Five Camp Sprig events in 2025.
Beginner camps will be tentatively held June 20-22, June 27-29, July 11-13, July 18-20, and August 1-3 at Grizzly Ranch, Suisun Marsh. One of those camps will be an advanced camp for kids that aleady have their Hunter's Education Certificate and would like to hone their skills or gain more experience.
All Camp Sprig beginner camps will include Hunter Education Certification. These camps are designed for new hunters ages 10-17.
Scholarships are available that can knock off up to $200 off registration.
camp sprig 2.5 Day Youth Camp
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Designed to provide the opportunity to take hunter safety, learn shooting skills and go hunting all in one weekend.
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The camp is meant for young hunters age 10-17.
- Food, lodging, and instruction included!
Mentored Women's Duck Hunts (OVERNIGHT)
- Overnight hunts - dinner, followed by morning hunt, then lunch
- Offered in December and January
- All experience levels welcome, but guides and gear are available for novices
- Individuals may only register for one of four Women’s Hunt Events at Staten Island, Denverton, or Grizzly Ranch.
- Registration is Closed
Duck Camp and Family Duck Camp (2 or 3-day)
- This years Duck Camps will be 11/1-11/3, 12/6-12/8, 1/17-1/18 and be held at Staten Island and Grizzly Ranch.
- Cost is 500$ per person or $500 per group. Staten Island Family Duck Camp, you will purchase a group which is a spot for you and one youth. 10% Cancellation fee.
- Ages 10+ (adult supervision required for those under 18)
- Designed to help new and beginning waterfowl hunters with skills including calling, decoy spreads, shot selection, waterfowl ID and more
- Lodging and meals are provided.
- Hunts with volunteer mentors on both Saturday and Sunday mornings. Family Duck Camp will provide hunts only on Saturday.
- Loaner gear is available
- Participants must obtain hunting licenses and duck stamps prior to attending
- Registration is CLOSED
REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER duck camp at grizzly
Throughout hunting seasons, California Waterfowl's Hunt Program offers a variety of mentored or guided hunts perfect for newer hunters, as well as unguided hunts.
