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Promotion Announcement: Chadd Santerre, Director of Wetland Programs - NAWCA Coordinator
We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Chadd Santerre to the position of director of wetland programs - NAWCA coordinator at California Waterfowl. Chadd has been an integral part of our organization for over 25 years and is renowned as the nation's leading NAWCA grant recipient.
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The Migratory Bird Conservation Partnership is kicking off their BirdReturns Fall Wetland Incentive Program
Get paid to flood your wetlands! Applications opened on May 17th and go until June 9th. Check out the application link in the full story as well as all the major details and requirements.
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Birds banded in 2023
In 2023, we banded a total of 8,549 birds, including 17 different species, with the majority being mallards, northern pintails, and gadwalls.
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What happens to my Donor Advised Fund (DAF) when I’m gone?
Creating a succession plan for your DAF is an important decision to make. Are you one of the thoughtful and generous people who have discovered the power of a donor advised fund (DAF)? They are an excellent tool to streamline and simplify charitable giving.
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Breaking news - Option for 3 pintail bag limit approved for 2025-2026 season.
According to reports, a new harvest strategy for northern pintail has at last been approved by the Service Regulations Committee that will provide an opportunity for 3-bird bag beginning for the 2025-26 season. It will also reportedly not significantly increase the likelihood of a closed pintail season.
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CWA Membership Survey
California Waterfowl wants to hear from you. This brief multiple-choice survey will help ensure CWA is communicating and operating at our best to support our members’ needs and values.
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Purina Extends its Sponsorship of California Waterfowl Association
Purina Extends its Sponsorship of California Waterfowl Association
Roseville, CA - California Waterfowl Association is pleased to announce Purina has extended its support of the conservation and educational initiatives of the organization with its 2024/2025 Sponsorship.
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Advocacy Updates
Updates on firearm related bills AB 3067 and SB 1160. The CWA advocacy team worked with other partners to gut both harmful bills of responsible gun owners.
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Join us for the Suisun Marsh Field Day on Saturday June 1st
Mark your calendars! Join us for the Suisun Marsh Field Day on Saturday June 1st, from 9AM to 4PM at Grizzly Ranch. Admission is free, and it’s a day packed with fun for the entire family!
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Camp Sprig dates and booking information.
California Waterfowl hosts camps that teach aspiring hunters the nuts and bolts of waterfowl hunting and conservation. With some spots still available and four different dates to choose from, now is the time to register your child or grandchild.
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The final touches were put on Palo Verde Ecological Reserve
New gravel roads and a parking lot, along with seeding of the milo food plots, were done by DFW staff.
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Special announcement: #HearTheHunt for conservation CWA + Tetra
Having conservation at the heart of our mission, we're thrilled to share news of our partnership with Tetra Hearing!
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Veteran Hunt Program
Exciting News: Promotion Announcement for Jeff Smith at California Waterfowl!
We are delighted to announce the well-deserved promotion of Jeff Smith to the position of Director of Hunting and Education Programs at California Waterfowl. Jeff has been an integral part of our organization for an impressive 16 years, demonstrating unwavering dedication and passion for educating the public on the vital role of hunting in conservation efforts.
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2024-25 Waterfowl Seasons and Bag Limits Finalized
The California Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve the seasons and bag limits for the 2024-25 waterfowl season. California Waterfowl provided testimony at the hearing in San Jose.
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Construction has started with the removal of salt cedar and water control structures at the Imperial Wildlife Area Wister Unit 312 A-C
CWA’s efforts will help to improve habitat conditions for fall and into the future with better management capabilities, all funded by the Wildlife Conservation Board.
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2024 CWA End of Season Survey
Welcome to the 2024 CWA End of Season Survey. You may notice that we reduced the number of questions significantly for this year’s survey to focus only on waterfowl seasons and bag limit issues
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Dennis Raveling winners named
It is official! We have the Dennis Raveling winners named. First place is Lindsay Carlson with the $4,000 prize and second place is Shannon Stemaly with the $2,000 prize. Congratulations to you both!
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2023 Waterfowler's Hall of Fame
These are the leaders in biology, conservation, lawmaking and art the California Fish and Game Commission honored in 2023.
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Jake Messerli named CEO of California Waterfowl Association
With a passion for conservation and expertise in fundraising, strategic partnerships, and operational leadership, Messerli brings the right skillset to grow the organization. California Waterfowl Association (CWA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake Messerli as the organization's new chief executive officer. Messerli will be succeeding John Carlson Jr., who is retiring in August after nearly 14 years of dedicated service to the organization.
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Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? – or Grandpa’s watch or shotguns? Transferring non-titled property.
Thankfully, there are positive ways to transfer non-titled property. Non-titled property includes dishes, artwork, tools, books, collections, fly rods, guns, jewelry, etc. The owner is not identified with a written document.
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CWA on location at 2024 SHOT Show
CWA representatives were on hand for the 2024 SHOT Show to meet with corporate partners, meet with prospective new brands, and to represent CWA's Veteran Hunt Program with Realtree™
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Governor Appoints New Member to California Fish and Game Commission
Amongst many other responsibilities, the 5-member Commission approves annual waterfowl seasons and bag limits, other hunting regulations and the allowable uses for the Department of Fish and Wildlife’s State Wildlife Areas.
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Special Youth Hunt days were a huge success!
While duck season was not a great season for most hunters this 2023-2024 season, the youth hunt was quite the opposite.
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CWA Wetlands team started a 500 acre project adjacent to the Colorado River near Blyth California
California Waterfowl through funding by the WIldlife Conservation Board started construction just after the first of the year on a 500 acre project that will be improving 60 acres of seasonal wetland habitat and 440 acres of irrigated food plot habitat adjacent to the Colorado River near Blyth California.
