California Waterfowl

Stockton, CA --(Ammoland.com)- Come see the latest waterfowl hunting gear, guns, duck calls, plus enjoy a hunter skills challenge, target shooting, swap meet and wine tasting – all followed by a fundraiser dinner at California Waterfowl’s “Waterfowler’s Expo” and “Hunter Skills Challenge” at the Waterloo Gun & Bocci Club in Stockton this Saturday,

September 18th. Exhibitors will include: Benelli, Beretta, Bass Pro Shops, Tanglefree, numerous duck and goose call manufacturers, hunting gear suppliers, and many more.

The Hunter Skills Challenge will test the shotgun, pellet gun, and archery shooting abilities of all ages in a fun, exciting, and safe environment. Bring your own shotgun or use a loaner. All other shooting equipment and ammunition will be provided.

Cost for the Waterfowl Expo is FREE, and the Hunter Skills Challenge is only $25 for pre-registration, or $35 registration on the day of the event. All participants will be entered into the Hunter Skills Challenge raffle to win great hunts and lots of exciting hunting products. Starting at 2 pm is the “Celebration of the Harvest” 5-man fun shoot, Wine Tasting and Pairing and a cooking demonstration by renowned wild game chef Scott Leysath. Dinner, raffle, and special auction to follow. Cost is only $75 per shooter, and includes all “Harvest” activities!

The dinner event will begin at 7 pm and will include the auction of a guided Blacktail hunt on a private 7,000 acre ranch in Corning.

For more information on the “Expo” contact George Oberstadt at (916) 275-0961, or click here to download a flyer.

California Waterfowl Expo 2010 Flyer

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years they’ve protected, restored or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit them online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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Anderson, CA –-(AmmoLand.com)- Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) and California Waterfowl today announced that SPI has signed an agreement with the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to place a conservation easement on 2,870 acres of wetlands, commonly called White Horse Flat Reservoir, in Sisikyou and Modoc Counties.

The agreement is intended to restore wetlands to improve wildlife habitat and provide other environmental benefits. Under the agreement, timber harvesting, grazing, and other land uses will be curtailed or limited during the 30-year life of the easement.

Sierra Pacific spokesman Mark Pawlicki said “The purpose of this easement is to restore, manage, maintain, and enhance the functional values of wetlands and other lands, and for the conservation of natural values.” He added that “this includes benefits for fish and wildlife and their habitat, water quality improvement, flood water retention, groundwater recharge, open space, aesthetic values, and environmental education.”

California Waterfowl Vice President of Conservation Programs Jake Messerli stated that the conservation easement will offer a significant enhancement to waterfowl habitat in California.

“This project will benefit spring and fall staging habitat for waterfowl and is an excellent demonstration of how cooperative efforts between private landowners, conservation organizations, and the government can benefit wildlife, water quality, and outdoor education,” noted Messerli.

The NRCS has prepared a conservation plan for restoration activities that will occur in the first two years of the agreement. The area, which is approximately

20 miles North of Fall River Mills, will be fenced to help manage grazing. “We are very pleased to be able to work cooperatively with SPI on this project” said NRCS spokesperson Jessica Groves. “We believe it is a key wetland area that will provide tremendous benefits to waterfowl and other wildlife for the next 30 years” Groves said.

Sierra Pacific Industries is a third-generation family-owned forest products company based in Anderson, California. The firm owns and manages nearly 1.9 million acres of timberland in California and Washington, and is the second largest lumber producer in the U.S. Sierra Pacific is committed to managing its lands in a responsible and sustainable manner to protect the environment while providing quality wood products for consumers. For more information, please visit www.spi-ind.com

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years, we’ve completed more than 700 individual projects to protect, restore, and enhance more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals. Our Youth and Education Programs have reached more than 250,000 children and young adults to help to create a better understanding of biology, conservation, and outdoor heritage. All efforts are supported largely by donations and the work of over 1,500 dedicated and tireless volunteers.

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Vacaville, CA --(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl invites families who love the outdoors to come together for a day of fun at the Solano Rib Feed on October 4th from 12 to 5 p.m. at Pena Adobe Park in Vacaville just off I-80.

Enjoy Kinder’s fabulous BBQ ribs, sausage, chicken, live music, lots of games and giveaways for young and old, hunting gear exhibits and much, much more.

The Solano Co. Rib Feed is guaranteed fun for the entire family. Tickets are $45 per person, juniors 10 to 17 are $20 each and kids 9 and under are FREE. For more information, visit California Waterfowl’s Events Calendar page at www.calwaterfowl.org. For tickets call Randall Brown at 707-864-6719.

Attendees will also have a chance to purchase a limited edition print by a renowned wildlife artist and enter a drawing to win the original. “CWA – A Bright Future” by Sherrie Russell Meline, was commissioned by California Waterfowl. By purchasing a limited edition print at the Solano Rib Feed, the winner will not only get to take home a beautiful signed print, they will also receive a raffle ticket for each $50 bid for a drawing for the original. (i.e. Bid $400 and receive 8 raffle tickets.) The drawing for the original will be held May 2010 at the Mt. Shasta banquet.

Join California Waterfowl to celebrate the conservation efforts of the past year and get ready for the coming waterfowl hunting season at the Solano Co. Rib Feed this Oct. 4th.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years they’ve protected, restored or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit them online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

California Waterfowl

California - -(AmmoLand.com)- In today’s world of plug-in entertainment, it’s more important than ever to support the uninitiated in outdoor opportunities. California Waterfowl needs your help to fund outreach efforts this year more than ever.

When you support others getting out through our Hunts of a Lifetime Drawing, thanks to the outstanding support of the donors linked below, you’ll have a chance to win one of 10 outstanding hunts. More information is attached and the mailing address to get your tickets is below.

Your help with purchasing tickets, forwarding this info to your friends who might like a great hunt opportunity, and everything else you do to ensure everyone has opportunities to get out into nature is so greatly appreciate.

10 Hunts of a Lifetime Raffle

Anyone can win, donations benefit California Waterfowl’s award winning youth and women’s outdoor education programs. 1 Ticket for $20 – 6 for $100

Grand Prize

• Mexico Dove Hunt – a $1700 value – 1 person, 3 day dove hunt at Camp David Hunting Lodge, Mexico with 4 nights lodging. birdhuntingmexico.com

Specialty Hunts

• • Eurasian Wild Boar Hunt – $1200 – 1 person, 1 day full- service hunt, including processing, at Native Hunt Enterprises in Monterey Co. NativeHunt.com
• • Presidential Waterfowl Hunt – Priceless! – 2 person, 1 day hunt with California Waterfowl President Dr. Robert McLandress at a private duck club in N. California.
• • Combo Turkey/Quail/Dove Hunt – $1,000 – 1 person, semi-guided hunt and luxurious 2 night stay, the weekend of Nov. 14-15, 2009. BrysonResort.com
• • Foot Hills Turkey Hunt & Pack – $450 – 1 person, 1 day fully guided turkey hunt with optional overnight stay from G3 Outfitters and a $150 pack from BruzerGear.com

Waterfowl Hunts

• • Klamath Basin Oregon- $450 – 2 person, 1 day guided hunt BasinGuideService.com
• • Lambertville – $400 – 1 person, 1 day guided hunt with overnight lodging at the Lucky Seven Duck Club
• • Delta/NorCal – $300 – 2 person, 1 day guided hunt where the birds are with LongBarrelApparel.com
• • Napa/Sonoma – $300 – 2 person, 1 day guided boat hunt in beautiful Napa with BorgesOutdoors.com
• • Lambertville – $400 – 1 person, 1 day guided hunt with overnight lodging at Sunrise Farms Duck Club

More 10 Hunts of a Lifetime Drawing Information

• 1. Mexico Dove Hunt: One person dove hunt at Camp David Hunting Lodge located on the West Coast of Mexico. Hunt includes four nights lodging, all meals, three days of guided dove hunts and all transfers and group transportation. Not included is airfare, shells, tips, licenses and bird processing. Hunt to be used in November and December 2009 or 2010. Hunt cannot be combined with any other CWA Certificate holders. Value: $1,700
• For more information, visit birdhuntingmexico.com (866) 247-3464
• 2. Eurasian Wild Boar Hunt: Hunt at Native Hunt Enterprises near King City in Monterey County. At Native Hunt, they focus on providing guests with absolute Tier I service. Their focus is entirely on the guest; giving them a memorable, successful hunting experience, while at the same time providing an extravagant retreat. This single day full service hunt includes: guide, field transportation, skinning, cold storage and breakdown for transport for a Eurasian Wild Boar meat animal (50-150 lbs.) Value: $1,200
  For more information, visit nativehunt.com (888) HUNT-321
• 3. President’s Hunt: Ever wondered what it was like to hunt with a legend in California’s waterfowling community? This is your chance to find out just how much fun it can be. Spend the day out waterfowl hunting with California Waterfowl’s President Bob McLandress during the 2009-10 waterfowl season at a private duck club in Northern California. Value: Priceless!
  4. Combination Fall Turkey/Quail/Dove Hunt: Bryson Hesperia Resort is pleased to offer a semi-guided combination Turkey/Quail/Dove hunt for the weekend of November 14 and 15, 2009. Enjoy two night’s accommodations in one of their luxurious cedar cabins as well as all the game information you need from their professional guides. Hunters are required to bring the following items: Valid CA hunting license, proper stamps for upland game and turkey hunting, shotguns and ammo, complete archery equipment including blinds, decoys, and calls, game bags, and an ice chest to take your meat home. Value: $1,000
  More information can be found at www.brysonresort.com
• 5. Napa/Sonoma Hunt: Hunt in the Napa/Sonoma Refuge, a unique location that is accessed by boat only. David Borges will host this fun hunt on his flat bottom Excel boat with his MudBuddy motor. . This is an excellent opportunity to hunt a wide variety of birds in an absolutely gorgeous location overlooking the Napa Valley Foothills. All huntable refuge days are open for you to select except for opening day (Saturday opener). To make this offer even more appealing, the Sunday after opener is being offered. This is when the birds are still very thick and a perfect time to take a young hunter along. This donation is for a 1 day hunt, 2 Hunters max. Value: $300
  For more information visit borgesoutdoors.com
• 6. Klamath Basin Oregon Waterfowl Hunt: Enjoy a one day, 2 person fully guided waterfowl hunt, during the 2009-2010 waterfowl season in the Klamath Basin of Oregon. The hunt includes a guide, access to the hunting grounds, decoys, and blinds etc. It does not include lodging, meals, shells, licenses or transportation. This hunt can not be used with any other specials or donations that Basin Guide Service has offered. Value: $450
  For more information, visit basinguideservice.com
  7. Delta Duck and Goose Hunt: Jason and Mitch of Long Barrel Apparel have donated another great hunting trip for two people during the 2009/2010 duck season. They will be able to put you on the birds as they track the migration during the season and get it while it’s hot! They have locations throughout the North Valley and in the Delta to choose from. Value: $300
  For more information, visit longbarrelapparel.com
• 8. Lambertville Duck Hunt: One day, one person guided waterfowl hunt at Lucky Seven Duck Club next to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Arrive the night before and spend the night at the club, then enjoy a full day hunting the private club. Value $400
• 9. Foothills Turkey Hunt: One day, one person, fully guided Turkey Hunt with Joe at G3 Outfitters. Bring your weapon of choice, archery or shotgun, and hunt where the birds are in Yuba County. Children welcome. Overnight accommodations are available. Value $300
• 10. Lambertville Duck Hunt: One day, one person guided waterfowl hunt at the Sunrise Farms in northern California next to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Arrive the night before and spend the night at the club, then enjoy a full day hunting the private club. Value $400

To purchase tickets by mail, send your check written out to California Waterfowl and mail it to me:

Make sure to note that your donation is for the Hunts of a Lifetime Drawing.

For more information or to purchase tickets with a credit card, call me at 916-648-1406 ext.139 or email cwa_pr@calwaterfowl.org.

Thank you for supporting waterfowl, wetlands and hunting heritage in our great state.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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California --(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl, an enthusiastic new partner of National Hunting and Fishing Day, has two camps designed to celebrate the occasion and get women and youth out hunting. Joining Congress, as well as other state, federal and non-profit organizations, California Waterfowl recognizes the important leadership roles of hunters and anglers in fish and wildlife conservation on this day and all year long.

In addition to celebrating outdoor heritage on National Hunting and Fishing Day, California Waterfowl has a wide variety of low-cost camps and clinics throughout the year that offer adventure, a chance to learn new skills, and an opportunity to put delicious local food on the table.

“California Waterfowl is excited to partner with organizations in California and across the nation to promote the hunting traditions and conservation ethic,” explained Dr. Robert McLandress, President of California Waterfowl. “Supporting the hunter and our hunting heritage benefits wildlife and their habitats across the nation and is a key part of our mission.”

Denise Wagner, National Hunting and Fishing Day coordinator, said, “With California Waterfowl’s support of NHF Day and what it represents, we’re reaching even more people with our message that healthy fish, wildlife and habitat depend on leadership and stewardship from hunters and anglers.”

Through licenses, permits and special taxes on hunting and fishing equipment, hunters and anglers generate $100,000 every 30 minutes — totaling more than $1.75 billion per year — for conservation.

Wagner added, “National Hunting and Fishing Day is a great time to introduce newcomers to the outdoors, too.”

On National Hunting and Fishing Day, September 26, 2009, California Waterfowl is holding two events to celebrate the conservation accomplishments of outdoorsmen and women: a Youth Waterfowl Hunters Camp and a Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend. Both are designed to assist participants in completing their hunter education class and receive the training needed to be a safe and responsible hunter.

California Waterfowl Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend
Date: September 26-27, 2009
Location: Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, Birds Landing, CA
Cost is $150.00 per person

This is unique opportunity for first-time hunters to give it hunting a try for a minimal investment. California Waterfowl is offering its first ever camp for the aspiring huntress to complete the required hunter education class, learn about gun safety and hunter etiquette, then venture out on a pheasant hunt with an experienced guide and a dog. Cost is only $150 and includes a hunting license, upland game stamp, firearms instruction, and lunch both days.

California Waterfowl Youth Hunters Camps
Dates: Two weekends to choose from, September. 26 – 27 or October. 3 – 4, 2009
Location: Grizzly Island Ranch, Suisun, CA
Cost is $100 per person

Youth hunters (age 10-15) will get prepared for the 2009-10 hunting seasons by participating in the California Waterfowl Hunters Camps. Hunter Education, shotgun practice at a trap (skeet?) range, and archery shooting will certify and prepare youth hunters to head afield this fall. Cost is only $100, which includes all meals, overnight lodging, targets, ammunition, firearms and expert instruction.

For more information on these other chances to get outdoors for adventure all year with California Waterfowl, visit www.calwaterfowl.org.

National Hunting and Fishing Day was established by Congress to recognize hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation. Since launching in 1971, the day has been formally proclaimed by every U.S. President and countless governors and mayors. Visit www.nhfd.org.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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California - -(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl, in partnership with the Community Youth Center of Concord is once-again offering an in-season youth hunting program during the 2009-10 waterfowl hunting season at Grizzly Ranch (Suisun Marsh) and NEW this year at Rancho Esquon (Durham). This is a special opportunity to get young hunters jump-started into the exciting world of waterfowling while learning safe and responsible hunting skills.

Starting with opening day of waterfowl season on October 24, 2009, California Waterfowl will host a total of 21 youth hunts on the two private duck clubs. These junior waterfowl hunts are $50, which includes educational materials, sprig membership, lodging, breakfast and lunch. Each youth hunter has opportunities for either guided or unguided waterfowl hunts.

All junior hunting license holders are eligible to apply for these hunts and must be accompanied by a chaperone which is 21 years or older. To get more info and register for exciting waterfowl hunting opportunities, visit www.calwaterfowl.org.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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California - -(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl presented Holly Heyser with the 2009 Artemis Award at the Sacramento Wild Game Feed on September 3rd.

This award is given annually to a woman within the waterfowling community for inspiring and supporting positive outdoor experiences for women and helping to preserve our outdoor heritage for future generations. Heyser works tirelessly to involve others in the way of life she loves through her blog, articles for various publications, and the food served in her home.

Heyser has proven herself to be a powerful voice for promoting the positive aspects of hunting, such as the health benefits of pursuing and eating wild game, and the contributions hunters make to habitat conservation. She is a tireless advocate for California Waterfowl’s award-winning education and outreach programs through the Women’s Outdoor Connections Committee, which is creating a network for women interested in volunteerism, hunting and conservation. On her blog, NorCal Cazadora, she provides a wealth of information on all things hunting in a thought-provoking and inviting way that draws people out and into the marsh.

“Through all she does, Holly encourages everyone to participate fully in outdoor experiences and think deeply about where we fit in both society and nature”, explained Dr. Robert McLandress, President of California Waterfowl. “She brings a fresh perspective to the world of hunting and helps both hunters and non-hunters see it more clearly.”

Holly Heyser describes herself as a recovering newspaper reporter and editor. She now teaches journalism at her alma mater, Sacramento State University. She went on her first hunt at age 41 and immediately fell in love with the honesty, grace and humility of acquiring food the hard way. In addition to teaching and blogging, Heyser also freelances, writing and taking photographs for publications including California Waterfowl Magazine, the Sacramento Bee, Edible Sacramento, Meatpaper, the Art of Eating, Delta Waterfowl and Turkey Country.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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Woodland, CA – -(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl is excited to announce that “liberal” waterfowl regulations for the 2009-2010 hunting season have been approved by the California Fish and Game Commission, including a TWO pintail limit for the first time in twelve years. Other highlights for hunters include a raised limit on scaup and a reopening on canvasback.

Greg Yarris, Director of Conservation Policy for California Waterfowl, attended the Fish and Game Commission meeting to provide a strong voice for California waterfowl hunters during the regulatory process.

“The “liberal” regulations approved this year are the result of a strong western stock of mallards,” said Yarris, “and improved local duck production this year because of timely spring rains.”

The “liberal” alternative chosen calls for a duck season of 100 days, and a daily bag limit of seven ducks. In addition to pintails, there is also good news for hunters who enjoy diving ducks. The bag limit on redheads remains two birds, but the limit on canvasbacks (which was closed last season) is one for the entire season. The scaup season length remains at 86 days, but the bag limit went from two birds to three.

The pintail breeding population increased by 23% in North America, but it was the change in the distribution of pintail from the north to prairies further south that had the greatest effect on the regulatory outcome.

“Pintail are typically more successful when breeding in Prairie habitats,” explained Bob McLandress, President of California Waterfowl, “which allows for more hunter opportunity and an increased bag limit due to a southern shift in their distribution.”

Through the Partnering for Pintail Program, California Waterfowl is working with partners to improve regulations for pintail and hopefully ensure future opportunities for the California hunter.

“We believe a bag limit of three is justified,” emphasized McLandress.

More details, including a simplified chart of season dates, regulations, and limits, are available at www.calwaterfowl.org.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

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California - -(AmmoLand.com)- California Waterfowl has a variety of camps and clinics designed to get the whole family ready for the coming waterfowl hunting season. From aspiring hunter camps for women and youth to a waterfowl calling clinic designed to help everyone call in the ducks, California Waterfowl’s low-cost events offer entry to adventure and a chance to put delicious local food on the table this fall.

These camps and clinics are co-sponsored by Cabela’s, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation and the Community Youth Center of Concord.

Below is a list of upcoming opportunities to get out and get ready for the season. For more information and to register, visit www.calwaterfowl.org or call 916-275-0961.

California Waterfowl Women and Children Shoot First Skills Clinic
Date: August 16, 2009
Location: Coyote Valley Sporting Clays, Morgan Hill, Santa Clara County, CA

Cost: $30
California Waterfowl is offering women and children an opportunity to learn gun safety, archery and recreational shooting. This is your chance to enjoy archery, .22 rifle, and shotgun shooting with experienced safety instructors. Only $30 and includes targets, shells, shooting equipment, Cabela’s goodies, lunch and California Waterfowl membership. Dads and drivers, shoot the regular course (cost separate) and join us for lunch for $5.

California Waterfowl Youth Shooting Clinics
Dates: Two to choose from, August 22 or September 19, 2009
Location: Grizzly Island Ranch, Suisun, Solano County, CA

Cost: $20
California Waterfowl is offering youth hunters (age 9-17) the chance to get ready for the 2009-10 hunting seasons by practicing their safe shooting skills. Certified trained instruction in will be offered at two clinics offered in late August and September prior to the hunting season. The cost is only $20 and includes targets, shells and archery equipment. Bring your own gun or we will provide them.

California Waterfowl Duck and Goose Calling Clinic
Date: August 29, 2009
Location: Rancho Esquon in Durham, Butte County, CA

Cost: $25
California Waterfowl invites everyone (aged 10+) to perfect their calling skills for ducks and geese with coaching by expert callers. Classes are designed for beginning and intermediate callers and practice calls will be provided. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is only $25 and includes lunch and California Waterfowl membership.

California Waterfowl Women’s Pheasant Hunt Weekend
Date: September 26-27, 2009
Location: Birds Landing Hunting Preserve, Birds Landing, Solano County, CA

Cost is $150.00
California Waterfowl is offering its first ever camp for the aspiring huntress to finish hunter education class, and get a license, gun safety training, and then go on a pheasant hunt with an experienced guide and a dog. Cost is only $150 and includes a hunting license, upland game stamp, firearms instruction, and lunch both days. Friends and family already licensed can come and shoot the regular sporting clays or 5-stand range while the aspiring huntress gets ready for the coming season.

California Waterfowl Youth Hunters Camps
Dates: Two weekends to choose from, Sept. 26 – 27 or Oct. 3 – 4, 2009
Location: Grizzly Island Ranch, Suisun, Solano County, CA

Cost is $100 per camp
Youth hunters (age 10-15) get ready for the 2009-10 hunting seasons by participating in the CWA Hunters Camps. Hunter Education, shotgun practice, shotgun patterning and archery shooting will get you certified and ready to head afield this fall. Cost is only $100 with all meals, lodging, targets, shells and guns provided.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years we’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit us online at www.calwaterfowl.org.

California Waterfowl’s members are passionately committed to the environment and are outstanding stewards of the land. As a hunter-supported conservation organization, they believe it’s important to be a positive voice for hunting.

Studies show that most non-hunters are not strongly opposed to legal, regulated hunting, but they can’t support it without knowing the specific ways hunting relates to, depends on, and supports, wildlife management and conservation.

“With this video and our other outreach efforts, California Waterfowl is unabashedly promoting the roots of our tireless and generous support for conservation, our passion for hunting.” said President Bob McLandress. “We don’t expect others to share our desires to hunt, but we implore them to get outdoors, actively participate and enjoy the bounties of the natural world – we are asking everyone to join us in the hunt for a better California.”

The video, like most of California Waterfowl’s conservation work, was made possible through generous volunteer support. Special thanks go out to dedicated member and volunteer videographer Jay Goble and Frontier Media Productions for the hours of time and dedication in producing this video.

About:
California Waterfowl is an award winning nonprofit, hunter-supported conservation organization with a mission to conserve the state’s waterfowl, wetlands, and hunting heritage. In the last 20 years they’ve restored, protected or enhanced more than 360,000 acres, providing habitat for millions birds and animals, and introduced more than 250,000 children to the wonders of the great outdoors. Visit them online at www.calwaterfowl.org.