Waterfowl. Wetlands. Hunting.

"Our vision is a California with thriving waterfowl populations, vibrant wetland ecosystems and respected hunting communities."

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Discover how California Waterfowl’s continued commitment makes an impact!

For 80 years, California Waterfowl Association (CWA) has been a steadfast advocate for California’s waterfowl hunters and a champion for the natural resources that make hunting possible. Through our dedication to Hunting, Education, Advocacy, Wetlands, and Waterfowl—our 5 Pillars—we continue to protect the future of hunting and conservation for generations to come.

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1 million wood ducks and counting, a California Waterfowl Wood Duck Program story.

Follow along to one of the most inspirational stories of the largest volunteer-based conservation programs in the nation. The California Wood Duck Program is largely run by volunteers who over the thirty plus years have helped bring the wood duck population back to a thriving level across the Pacific Flyway!

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Program Highlights

The California Waterfowl program is a great way to get involved in your community and make a difference.

175,000+

Acres of wetlands restoration and managment.

116,000+

Ducks and Geese banded by CWA biologists.

1,000,0000

Wood Ducks hatched from nest boxes.

181,000

Students were taught about waterfowl, wetlands, and the role hunters play in conservation by our education department.

26,000+

Letters CWA members sent to legislators on the State and Federal level in support or opposition to new legislation.

23,000+

Hunters enjoyed private land hunts through the CWA Hunt Program. Over 500 Veterans participated at no cost to them.

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MALLARD EGG SALVAGE

Farmers who enroll in the program allow us to sweep their fields for nests before harvest, or provide us with cartons to collect eggs as they harvest. We then take the eggs to permitted hatcheries.

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INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Now that Nesting Bird Habitat Incentive Program is funded through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Waterfowl will be assisting the Department with implementation of the program.

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LATEST NEWS

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.

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.

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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