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August 9, 2011 Issue 2011-13 |
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DFG Private Land Hunting Program Receives Significant Federal Grant
California's SHARE Program, which provides public hunting and other wildlife-dependent recreational opportunities on private land through incentives to landowners, will benefit greatly from a recent federal grant secured by the Department of Fish and Game. The grant funding will generate $500,000 each year for the  Program for the next two years. California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA), which has assisted DFG in administering many of the existing SHARE hunts, was pleased to support the initial grant application (see COHA letter).
With the addition of the federal funds, many new hunting opportunities for a variety of game species should be made available to the public over the next several years throughout the state.
To view the DFG press release, click here.
For more information on the SHARE Program, click here. |
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State Launches Fish and Wildlife "Strategic Vision" Effort
COHA Asked to Present to Executive Committee
In June, the California Resources Agency launched the implementation of the "California Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision". The effort, mandated by AB 2376 (Huffman) which passed in 2010, is intended to reevaluate the long-term mission and priorities of the Department of Fish and Game and the California Fish and Game Commission. Among other things, AB 2376 required the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency to convene an Executive Committee (EC) made up of specified representatives, and for the EC to appoint a Blue Ribbon Citizen Commission (BRCC) charged with assisting the EC and working with a Stakeholder Advisory Group to develop the Strategic Vision.
Nearly one month later, on July 21st, the BRCC held its first public meeting to gather input from agency and other experts in the fish and wildlife field. At the request of "Vision" staff, COHA President, Bill Gaines, gave a presentation to the Commission regarding the importance of considering the needs of hunters and anglers when outlining the future of the State's fish and wildlife management.
During the 2010 Legislative Session, COHA successfully sought amendments that require the Strategic Vision process to consider recreational and commercial harvest of fish and wildlife and ensure that hunters and anglers have a seat at the table. The Fish and Wildlife Strategic Vision Executive Committee will hold its next public meeting on August 10, 2011 at the State Capitol. COHA staff will again be in attendance.
For more information on the Strategic Vision process, including information on its upcoming meetings, visit http://www.vision.ca.gov/ | |
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California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus Holds Annual Dinner
In July, numerous State Legislators, legislative staff, representatives from the California Fish and Game Commission and the Department of Fish and Game joined dozens of hunting and fishing organizations and other conservation partners at Sacramento's Sutter Club for the Seventh Annual California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus dinner. The nearly 150 attendees at the annual semi-formal affair were treated to an outstanding array of food and drink, as well as a number of speakers - including Caucus Co-Chair State Senator Jean Fuller, Senator Tom Harman, and California Fish and Game Commission President Jim Kellogg. The  celebration was sponsored by the Cortopassi Family Foundation and hosted by California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) and California Waterfowl (CWA).
The event is intended to galvanize support for the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus -- a core group of Legislators who work together and with COHA to promote state policy decisions that preserve our fish and wildlife resources, their habitats, and the ability of the public to enjoy the outdoor-related activities that depend upon them. |
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COHA Foundation "Challenge Shoot" on August 23rd
Join COHA and fellow sportsmen and shooters at the upcoming "COHA Foundation Challenge Shoot 2011" to be held at the Cordova Shooting Center in Rancho Cordova on August 23rd. A few individual shooting spots and sponsorships are still available, and all participants must register before the event. The event features 4-person teams with each team member shooting 100 targets  (trap & skeet combo). Shells, targets, lunch and drinks are all included in your entry fee. In additional to capturing the perennial team trophy and individual trophies, the winning team will receive a $2000 gift certificate to the sport shop of their choice. Second and thirdplace prizes will also be awarded. Event sponsors will get additional benefits -- including an invitation to attend the California Legislature Outdoor Sporting Caucus Trap Shoot that evening. So gather up your top shooting friends and join COHA on the range on August 23rd.
For more information call Rick Bulloch at (916) 606-7039 or click here for the event flyer. |
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