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Feb 2 Youth Hunts at Sutter NWR Feb 15 CWA Tri-Valley Prawn & Steak Feed Feb 16 Davis Duck Days Dinner Feb 22 San Diego County CWA Banquet Feb 23 Yuba/Sutter CWA Banquet Feb 28 Hollister CWA Banquet Feb 28 El Dorado CWA Banquet |
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 Youth Hunt Weekend Reminders, Regulations
Plenty of Hunting Opportunities Available
California Waterfowl would like to wish all youth hunters and their chaperones a fun and safe weekend during the Youth Waterfowl Hunt Days, February 2-3. Here a few reminders: The youth hunt weekend is for youth hunters 15 years of age and under. If a 16 year old hunter possesses a youth license, he/she is still not able to participate. Youth hunters are required to be accompanied by a non-shooting adult 18 years of age or older. During the Youth Waterfowl Hunt Days the daily bag limit of 2 white-front geese is reinstated in the Sacramento Valley, Special Management Area.
Most participating wildlife areas will not fill up for the Youth Waterfowl Hunt Weekend and walk-ons are encouraged! Please call the wildlife area before heading out to make sure they are participating. Click here and go to the last page for a list of state operated Wildlife Areas. |
Lower Klamath NWR to Receive Water Through March 1
In cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) is again receiving water via the Ady Canal, which should provide for much-needed, flooded waterfowl habitat for returning migrants this spring.
200 cfs of water is currently entering the Refuge and is scheduled to run through March 1. It is hoped that this water delivery will not only provide critical late winter/early spring habitat for waterfowl migrating back north, but also help to lessen the impact of any possible avian cholera outbreak.
Lack of water last spring at the Refuge contributed to a significant die-off from avian cholera that killed an estimated 10,000-20,000 ducks and geese. Since that time, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, California Waterfowl and our other conservation partners have continued to communicate to BOR the importance of timely Refuge water deliveries to waterfowl and other wetland-dependent wildlife.
On a related note, a draft environmental assessment (EA) for a proposed geothermal project for Lower Klamath NWR should be made available in February. California Waterfowl will be commenting on the draft EA and has expressed support for the project, which, when completed, will allow the Refuge to pump available water at little or no cost and provide it much needed flexibility over its water operations. It is expected that the project will be completed within 12-18 months after the EA has been finalized. |
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State Senate Approves Kellogg for Third Term on F&G Commission
Despite vocal opposition from some animal rights groups, in early January the California State Senate voted to approve the re-appointment of Jim Kellogg to the California Fish and Game Commission for another 6 year term.
California Waterfowl was pleased to offer testimony in support of Mr. Kellogg at the Senate Rules Committee hearing, which was held the day before the full Senate vote on January 10. Mr. Kellogg has been one of the strongest supporters of waterfowl and wetland conservation on the Commission, and has helped California Waterfowl and the Department of Fish and Wildlife to annually secure science-based waterfowl seasons and bag limits that maximize hunting opportunity. He has also proven a key leader in protecting and increasing hunting on public lands and waters.
Mr. Kellogg has now been appointed to the Commission by three separate Governors, and is one of the longest serving F&G Commissioners in history. |
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