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Advocacy: Seasons and bag limits, council recommendations, gun control bills and more
Here’s how we’ve been fighting for wetlands, waterfowl and hunting.
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End of Season Survey Results
2023 CWA End-of-Season Survey. California Waterfowl uses the results to understand the needs, interests and preferences of waterfowl hunters in California. Opinions help guide our position on regulations and other public policy issues!
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Advocacy: 2023-24 waterfowl regulations, proposed regulation changes, reintroduced taxes and more
Here’s how we’ve been fighting for wetlands, waterfowl and hunting.
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Klamath
Our unwavering Commitment to Lower Klamath
Our Continued Commitment to Obtain a Permanent Water Supply for the Lower Klamath
I want to take this opportunity to give you an update on our ongoing effort to secure a permanent, reliable supply of water for the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge.
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F&G Commission Considers Several Issues of Interest to Waterfowl Hunters
CWA staff was in attendance at the latest meeting, representing waterfowlers all across the state.
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Advocacy: Pintail limit discussions, gun control bills, e-license consideration and more
Read about CWA's recent efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Topics include firearm-related bill outcomes, support for e-licenses, pintail limit discussions and more.
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AB 160 Signed by governor, clears way for organizations to market shooting sports to youth again
We are happy to report that AB 160 was just signed into law by the governor. This state legislation exempts the communication and marketing of youth hunting, hunter education, sport shooting activities and competitions from restrictions put in place under AB 2571.
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USDA's APHIS allows limited import of waterfowl from Canada
In response to a number of hunting groups, including CWA, APHIS has modified their ban on the transportation of waterfowl from Canada for the upcoming season.
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Updates from CWA's advocacy team
Read about CWA's efforts to make youth groups accessible and extend the junior hunter age, and their opposition to gun control legislation and the repeal of the Pittman-Robertson Act.
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Action Alert - AB 1227, additional 11% excise tax on firearms & ammo
AB 1227 would place an additional 11% tax on arms and munitions.
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Hunter Input Needed on Refuge Hunting Access
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on identifying National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) or other Service -managed lands where members of the public would most like to see new or improved recreational access, including for hunting and other wildlife-dependent recreation. One of the stated purposes of the solicitation is to create more equitable access for all Americans.
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Anti-Gun Legislation Still Pending in CA Legislature
CA State legislature goes on recess, leaving anti-gun legislation pending. AB 1227 would place an additional 11% tax on arms and munitions and SB 505 would require gun owners to purchase liability insurance.
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CWA State Legislative Update
On June 24, California Waterfowl spoke at a number of hearings at the State capitol on bills of interest to hunters and other sportsmen.
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Advocacy updates and 2022-23 regulations
Read about CWA's opposition to a dog training restrictions bill and a Benicia hunting ban petition, CWA's fight for waterfowl conservation funding, and the new waterfowl regulations for 2022-23.
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F&G Commission Seeks Input From DFW on Benicia Waterfowl Hunting Ban Petition
The California Fish and Game Commission recently considered a proposal by a resident of the City of Benicia to ban waterfowl hunting on navigable waters, including Southampton Bay, and certain shoreline areas adjacent to the City. CWA, along with many concerned hunters and other hunting groups, urged the Commission to reject the Benicia hunt ban petition.
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New fee, new hope
A stamp surcharge provides funding to implement the Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program to help game birds.
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Advocacy update: gun tax and bear hunting ban
A huge proposed tax on guns and ammunition in California has failed, but a petition to the Fish and Game Commission seeks to ban bear hunting.
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2021's conservation wins at the Capitol
CWA continues to fight for waterfowl, wetlands and hunting.
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Klamath
Our first big milestone… But still many miles to go
CWA successfully acquired a permanent water right for Lower Klamath, but there's still much work to be done in the fight for water.
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Mallards
CA hunters step up for wildlife once again
The governor signed CWA-sponsored AB 614 late Thursday, ushering in an era of hope for beleaguered mallard and pheasant populations.
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Updates from California Waterfowl's Advocacy Team
Read about a change in DFW's budget that will provide more money for waterfowl habitat programs, CWA's fight for a water right transfer, and the bills that CWA is sponsoring, supporting or opposing.
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State expected to stop treating Central Valley wetlands as polluters
The move would allow wetland managers to invest more in their wetlands.
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CWA combo license bill passes key committee
State legislation sponsored by California Waterfowl to create a new combination hunting and fishing license passed the Assembly Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee today.
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Members of Congress Honor CWA's 75th Anniversary
U.S. representatives Mike Thompson (D-Napa) and Doug LaMalfa (R-Biggs) introduced a House Resolution this week that recognizes the significance of California Waterfowl’s 75th anniversary.
