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2022 Waterfowler's Hall of Fame
These are the leaders in biology, conservation, lawmaking and art the California Fish and Game Commission honored in 2022.
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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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Veteran Hunt Program
CWA and SCI team up for a special veteran's pheasant hunt
Fifteen active duty and honorable discharged men and women took part in the FREE event at Lone Pine Pheasant Club.
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Veteran Hunt Program
Honoring and remembering our heroes
A very special Vietnam Veteran Hunt Dispatch from Mike Peeters.
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Veteran Hunt Program
Veterans end the year on a high note (VIDEO AND PHOTOS)
Christmas came early for a lucky group of veterans in the form of some very successful veteran hunts in our Hunt Program.
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Advocacy
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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Wetland restoration
CWA Teams with PG&E and Rice Growers to Protect Species in Central Valley
A recent multi-partner project aims to help both wildlife and rice growers in the Sacramento Valley.
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Magazine
Winter issue on its way to members
December 1, 2022—The Winter issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
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Gear Guide
Winter 2022 Gear Guide
Still need to do your Christmas shopping? We've got plenty of gift ideas for the waterfowler in your life.
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Advocacy
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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Veteran Hunt Program
An early snowfall! Veteran hunts at Moon Lake opener
Epic hunts at Moon Lake for the 2022 opener. The best part? All veterans participating. Don't miss volunteer Mike Kellogg's latest dispatch.
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Wetland restoration
Wetland habitat and public access improved at Butte Valley WA
Almost $1 million was recently spent at Butte Valley Wildlife Area enhancing 1,609 acres of managed seasonal wetlands and uplands. The Wildlife Conservation Board, CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, NAWCA and CA Duck Stamp funds contributed to the project.
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Advocacy
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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Hunting News
Advocacy
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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Klamath
CWA travels to Washington D.C. to discuss Klamath Water Crisis
California Waterfowl is in Washington D.C. this week to discuss the Klamath water crisis with members of the U.S. House of Representatives and senior U.S. Fish and Wildlife staff.
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Magazine
Fall issue on its way to members
September 1, 2022—The Fall issue of California Waterfowl has begun landing in members’ mailboxes.
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Benelli renews corporate partnership with CWA
Benelli renews their commitment to CWA and its mission.
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Advocacy
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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Klamath
America's First Waterfowl Refuge is Dry
The Klamath Basin is dry! For the first time in history, America’s first National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) established for waterfowl conservation purposes by Theodore Roosevelt is a barren wasteland.
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Advocacy
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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Veteran Hunt Program
Fishing trip of a lifetime for veterans - Part two
The call of a lifetime came to eight veterans of the CWA Veteran hunt program in the form of an all-expense paid fishing trip to Alaska.