Q: As a duck hunter, I’m curious how the California Waterfowl Habitat Program works? A: Also known as the Presley Program, named for the state senator who established the program, the California ...

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ROSEVILLE, Calif., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- California Waterfowl (CWA) proudly celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2025, marking decades of unwavering commitment to creating a California with ...

Twenty-three-year-old Brett Overshiner hails from waterfowl-rich Sonoma County, California, where he and his business partner, Cole Gossner, own and operate Wild West Outfitters. During his 107-day ...

Q: When are the next California Free Hunting Days? A: Under state law the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) director designates two Free Hunting Days. In this license year, they are ...

University researchers are on the hunt for sightings of a duck rarely seen in the Sierra Nevada. The harlequin duck is a distinctive waterfowl more known to Alaskans and residents of the Pacific ...