California Waterfowl

In this teaser for the full-length video featuring the California Waterfowl's 1 millionth wood duckling hatched you will see the live feed and hatching of our 1 millionth wood duckling. The first flight and all the details and acknowledgement to the volunteers across the state that helped make this happen! Full video link: youtu.be/K3k_wtIibNQ

This week on the Save it for the Blind podcast, we discuss hunter education, recruitment, and retention with Captain Shawn Olague, Program Administrator at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Did you know that about 30,000 people complete hunter education each year, yet only 50% purchase a hunting license in their first year? Shawn shares his insights on how beneficial hunter education is for both hunters and non-hunters alike. Full episode: youtu.be/7Ab62UqXy6Q?si…

If you haven't been following along, California Waterfowl is proud to have hatched the 1 millionth wood duck through our CWA Wood Duck Program. This is the largest volunteer-based conservation program in the nation, and we are bringing you along for the hatching and first flight of the 1 millionth duck. Check out this teaser that will be followed by the full story of all the efforts and details of this truly inspirational program by California Waterfowl! Learn more here: calwaterfowl.org/con.../califor…

Does California produce some of the best deer hunters in the country? On today's episode of Save it for the Blind podcast we sit down with JR Young a big game draw specialist who shares his best tips and steps to avoid ensuring your best chances to drawing a big game tag. With the big game hunting draw deadline approaching you won't want to miss this! Full episode: youtu.be/eWytz8rt_l4?si…

@YouTube The full live feed of these ducklings including the 1millionth duckling is here: youtube.com/live/IwBPnVT85…

Check out these wood ducklings hatching live! 1 Millionth Wood Duck Live Stream youtube.com/clip/UgkxjRHm8… via @YouTube

full story: calwaterfowl.org/news/breaking-…

Exciting breaking news for duck hunters: an option for a 3-pintail bag limit has been approved for the 2025-2026 waterfowl season! California Waterfowl led the charge along with our partners to get this model adjusted. We remain steadfast in our pursuit in advocating on behalf of the California duck hunting community. More details and a full news story will be available later this evening. This is sure to bring smiles to duck hunters everywhere.

Discover why duck hunting is more than just a hobby—it's about fun, socializing, and sharing stories uninterrupted in the duck blind. On today’s episode of Save it for the Blind podcast we delve deeper into the world of waterfowl hunting with international expert @ramseyrussellgetducks. Ramsey also sheds light on the environmental factors that have shaped waterfowl hunting over the past century, many of which are beyond our control. Listen to full episode now: youtube.com/watch?v=6TTzvi…

Water has once again been flowing into LKNWR via the Ady Canal for the past 8+ days, to the tune of nearly 200cfs! Unit 2 and 3 have currently reached full capacity (actually beyond that) and the refuge staff has also been supplying water into unit 6A and a couple other units on LKNWR. This is the most flooded acreage present on LKNWR in many years. Great news for waterfowl broods! #saveklamath

Check out the all new addition to the CWA “How to Series” this 4-part deep dive will take a closer look at how to break down a wild turkey. Join Jeremiah Doughty from @fieldtoplate as he guides you through each step, ensuring you make the most out of your harvest, utilizing the whole bird. In this processing series you will learn expert techniques for: •Breaking down the breasts and wings in the initial video, •Removing thighs, legs and the oyster in the second video, •Further processing and breaking down each individual cut, and •Turning the turkey you have butchered into a delicious meal. Part one full video link - youtu.be/XGNlVruQTO0?si…

Part of our live feed captured a very interesting scene. This hen wood duck removed an egg out of her nest. Duck nesting is common for this species and @birdyologist suggests that this may have been an egg dumped in her nest by another female and mom wasn’t having it. What are your thoughts? Comment below on if you’ve ever come across this or where you think the egg ended up.

Next week on the Save it for the Blind podcast, we're sitting down with Kristy Titus! Kristy is not only an avid hunter, shooter, and conservationist, but also the host of the lifestyle series Pursue the Wild. Tune in as she shares details of her unique lifestyle and discusses her transition from producing high-production hunting shows to showcasing her daily life through her cell phone.

Tune in to our live feed as we celebrate the hatching of the 1 millionth Wood Duck through the CWA Wood Duck Program! This program stands as the largest volunteer-based conservation program in the country, showcasing the incredible impact of our dedicated volunteers. Watch the live feed now: youtube.com/watch?v=H4JQxx…

On the Save it for the Blind podcast, we sit down with Cameron Smith, a native Californian, professional athlete, and avid hunter. He shares his inspirational story about transitioning from something he fully identified with to something new. You'll hear about his time as a professional athlete, his health setback, and his plans to run an ultra-marathon, all while finding time to hunt. Full episode link is below: youtu.be/nE0tlH1BMUg?si…

Did you know that CWA’s Wood Duck Program is the largest volunteer-based conservation program in the country? Join Brian Huber, Wood Duck Program Coordinator and Waterfowl Biologist, and Jim Paroli, District Manager and Wood Duck Program Chair, as they dive deeper into this remarkable initiative on today’s episode of Save it for the Blind podcast.

Did you know that before 1918, wood ducks were the number one sought-out bird for market hunting? They were hunted so intensely that they were doomed to go extinct. Tune in next week to the Save it for the Blind podcast, where Brian Huber Wood Duck Program Coordinator and Waterfowl Biologist, and Jim Paroli, District Manager and Wood Duck Program Chair, shed light on our Wood Duck Program and why wood duck boxes are so successful. They discuss how the population was boosted by The Migratory Bird Treaty Act in 1918 and how the creation of the wood duck box in 1937 helped boost the population to what it is today. In fact, CWA's Wood Duck Program is set to hatch its one millionth wood duckling this year!

Don't miss out on this week's special episode! Our Director of Marketing, Brad Isbell, shares his unforgettable first hunting experience. He candidly discusses his journey from being a non-hunter due to lack of education to embracing the hunting lifestyle after joining California Waterfowl. Tune in as he reflects on taking hunter education, diving into the field firsthand, and gaining a newfound appreciation for the journey 'from field to table'. Don't miss this insightful conversation! youtu.be/kLujTbWOLAU?si…

Did you know that 90% of the population is undecided on where they stand on hunting? On next week's episode of the Save it for the Blind podcast, we speak with Brad Isbell, CWA’s Director of Marketing, who was a non-hunter. He shares his initial reservations about hunting, along with his new perspective and humbling experience. Tune in to hear his newfound understanding and respect for the balance of life and the hunter.

How far have you gone for a duck? On today’s Save it for the Blind podcast, 23-24 CA Duck season recap and funny stories, we continue the conversation with hunting guides Casey Stafford from CICC Outdoor Adventures and Jason Adversalo from Fowl Pursuer Outdoor Adventures. They share their stories on the extreme lengths they have gone to for a duck and offer invaluable tips on how to up your duck hunting game.