California Waterfowl Expands Hunt Program

California Waterfowl is again offering all licensed California hunters the opportunity to hunt exclusive and private clubs during the upcoming 2010-11 hunting seasons. The California Waterfowl Hunt Program will provide expanded quality hunting opportunities to all California hunters, showcase California Waterfowl's projects, and educate people about the importance of waterfowl and wetland conservation.

Last season's Hunt Program was incredibly successful with more than 8,000 hunt applications received and over 200 new members joining California Waterfowl through the program.

"The Hunt Program helps further California Waterfowl's mission of conserving waterfowl and wetlands through preserving our hunting heritage" explained Jake Messerli, Vice President of Conservation Programs. "All proceeds generated from application and hunt fees help support California Waterfowl's award-winning conservation and education programs."

This season, California Waterfowl has secured more than 140 hunts in premier locations throughout California stretching from Klamath to the Imperial Valley. The 2010-11 hunts have expanded from just waterfowl to include geese, doves, pheasants, turkey, and wild boar. Applicants may also select from a variety of guided, family, junior, senior, and mobility impaired hunts that are newly available this year. All interested hunters may apply a maximum of one time per hunt, per hunt day. For details and to apply go to www.calwaterfowl.org.

California Waterfowl is an award winning 501(C)(3) 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 800 individual projects to protect, restore, and enhance more than 370,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals. Our Wood Duck Program has hatched more than 542,000 ducklings, while our Banding Programs have marked more than 183,000 waterfowl. 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.