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CWA Thanks Life Members For Their Support
California Waterfowl thanks our Life Members for helping us advance our mission to protect the future of waterfowl conservation and hunting in California through advocacy, education, and habitat stewardship. (List updated as of June 30, 2026)
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California Waterfowl Launches "Heart of the Flyway" Campaign to Secure California's Waterfowling Legacy
At its annual Conservation Celebration event, California Waterfowl (CWA) announced the launch of its "Heart of the Flyway" campaign, a bold, multi-year initiative to ensure that heritage remains strong by expanding hunting opportunity and restoring the wetlands and waterfowl populations that sustain it. To achieve this vision, CWA will raise $150 million.
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DU and CWA Applaud Collaboration and Delivery of Water to the Klamath Refuges
In one of the most difficult water years the Klamath Basin has faced, a broad coalition of partners has come together to provide critically needed water to Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges.
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Speak Up to Protect America's Duck Factory
Prairie pothole wetlands produce more than half of North America’s migratory waterfowl, and the protections safeguarding them are under review. Duck hunters are urged to speak up in support of strong, science-based standards before the Aug. 7 public comment deadline.
California Waterfowl Honors Its Past with Refreshed Pintail Logo
The northern pintail is an iconic California bird and has represented California Waterfowl for more than 80 years. If one bird defines our organization, it’s the pintail—and it always will.
CWA-Sponsored Bill to Protect Waterfowl Application and Season/Daily Pass Monies Introduced
Legislation sponsored by CWA was introduced that would ensure that hunter-generated user fee revenues from Type A and B Wildlife Areas are used solely for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of those lands.
California Waterfowl and Partners Continue to Deliver Water to Klamath
Since October, CWA and a coalition of partners have pumped more than 60,000 acre-feet of water to the Klamath refuges.
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January & Season Recap: Winter Finally Arrived, and So Did the Birds
As the 2025–26 waterfowl season came to a close, January proved to be the turning point many hunters had been waiting for.
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December Hunt Report: Cold Mornings, Steady Birds & Winter Patterns Taking Shape
While major storm systems remained limited, the combination of colder nights and shorter days helped settle birds into winter patterns. Hunters across CWA properties have continuously reported solid experiences, steady opportunities, and encouraging signs heading into the heart of winter.
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California Waterfowl Association and Partners Supply Water to Klamath Refuges
Facing a worsening conservation crisis in the Pacific Flyway, California Waterfowl Association and a coalition of partners stepped up this year to help provide water for critical Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge (LKNWR) and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge (TLNWR) wetlands.
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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.
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.
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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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CWA 2024-25 Waterfowl Season Survey Results Now Available
The results of California Waterfowl’s 2024-25 Post-Season Hunter Survey are in—and once again, CWA members across the state have spoken clearly about the issues that matter to them.
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CWA welcomes Five Star Bank as its newest corporate partner
CWA is pleased to announce its newest corporate partner, Five Star Bank. Founded in 1999 by a group of local entrepreneurs determined to create the kind of personalized banking services they desired themselves, Five Star Bank became public in 2021 and provides a broad range of banking products and services to small and medium-sized businesses, professionals and individuals.
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CWA-sponsored bills receive bipartisan support
Read about two CWA-sponsored bills: AB 764, which would help better control exotic mute swans, and AB 1169, which would help increase outdoor recreation opportunities offered through the SHARE Program.
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Benelli renews corporate partnership with CWA
California Waterfowl is proud to announce the renewal of its corporate partnership with Benelli USA, a leader in premium firearms for hunters and shooting enthusiasts.
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WCB awards $5.7M grant to CWA to improve San Jacinto Wildlife Area
WCB's recently awarded a grant that will allow CWA and CDFW to carry out a joint project that will improve and expand 886 acres of habitat on the San Jacinto Wildlife Area.
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CWA Works to Introduce Pro-Sportsmen/Conservation Bills for 2025
With the February 21st deadline approaching, CWA is working with the State Legislature to introduce key bills that support conservation and expand hunting opportunities. Learn more about these efforts and how you can support them here.
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F&G Commission Considers Regulatory Change to Protect Youth Hunt
The California Fish and Game Commission is considering a regulatory change for the 2025/26 season to improve the quality of the postseason youth hunt. This proposal would swap the timing of the youth and veterans/active military hunts, ensuring 5 days of rest before the youth hunt for better conditions. Click to read more
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Klamath
CWA pushes forward in the fight to secure water for Klamath
The Klamath Refuges have long faced challenges in securing enough water to sustain their habitats and wildlife. However, CWA has made notable progress in establishing a more dependable water supply for these areas. Read our report about the region's complex water struggles, CWA's achievements and what’s to come.
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Three-pintail limit for 2025-26 season: How we finally got there
CWA has fought for years to get hunters an increased pintail bag limit, and it has finally paid off. Read on to learn about our efforts over the years.
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YETI and Realtree renew corporate partnership with CWA
California Waterfowl is pleased to announce that both YETI and Realtree have recently renewed their corporate partnerships with CWA.
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Canine Corner: Peak performance on the road
Trainer Bill Mosley offers his tips for helping your retriever perform its best when you're on the road together.
