CWA SCORES THIRD FOUR-STAR RATING IN A ROW FROM CHARITY NAVIGATOR
It happened AGAIN! For the third year in a row, California Waterfowl has scored a four-star rating from Charity Navigator ! What does this mean? The short version is your membership and charitable dollar goes further with CWA. Upwards of 89 cents of every dollar goes back to our habitat restoration, public policy and hunting heritage programs.
If you'd like to donate online and help further our mission, here's where to go:  https://m.calwaterfowl.org/Donate-online

For more details on our four-star rating, go here:
https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm...

"We are proud to announce California Waterfowl Association has earned our third consecutive 4-star rating," said Michael Thatcher, President and CEO of Charity Navigator. "This is our highest possible rating and indicates that your organization adheres to sector best practices and executes its mission in a financially efficient way.

"Attaining a 4-star rating verifies that California Waterfowl Association exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in your area of work.

"Only 17% of the charities we evaluate have received at least 3 consecutive 4-star evaluations, indicating that California Waterfowl Association outperforms most other charities in America."
FREE APPRENTICE UPLAND HUNTS
California Waterfowl brings new hunters a FREE opportunity to enjoy an upland gamebird hunt at participating upland gamebird clubs in California. Thanks to a grant from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Gamebird Heritage Program, anyone who has taken a hunter education class since July 1, 2014 is eligible to enter the drawing for 75 upland hunts. Hunt winners will receive a certificate for $150 at participating gamebird clubs to be used on any date prior to April 1, 2018.  See http://m.calwaterfowl.org/calendar for more information and to register.  
CWA ATTENDS SAN JACINTO WA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT MEETING
The Riverside County Planning Commission took testimony today on a proposed housing development right at the edge of the San Jacinto Wildlife Area, but postponed a decision until Oct. 18 for procedural reasons. It will continue taking testimony at that meeting. ( Click here to see CWA's comments on the project.)

If you haven't let the commission know yet how you feel about the project, there's still time. If you can't attend on the 18th, you can write to Russell Brady, Planner, County of Riverside Planning Department, 4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor, Riverside, CA 92501. Reference Specific Plan 342, The Villages of Lakeview.
NOVEMBER HUNT PROGRAM DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING
November is right around the corner. That means time is running out to apply for the month's lottery hunt program, featuring opportunities to hunt on some of the most exclusive private clubs in the county!
 
The deadline to apply for all November hunts is October 21. Do not miss the chance to apply for hunts at Bird Haven Ranch, Closed Zone Farms, Little Dry Creek Farms, Staten Island, and more!
Visit http://m.calwaterfowl.org/hunt-program for more information on how to apply.
2 MEMBERSHIPS + 2 BANDED STAINLESS MUGS - $35!

2 Memberships + 2 Banded Stainless Mugs!
Sign up or renew your membership online NOW and we'll not only sign up a friend for a FREE one-year CWA membership, we'll send you TWO Banded Nation Stainless 30oz mugs!

Don't delay! Sign up or renew today!
GOVERNOR SIGNS CRUCIAL PRO-WETLANDS BILL
On Tuesday, the governor signed an important bill sponsored by California Waterfowl to help owners of managed wetlands - primarily duck clubs - explore alternatives to pesticides for mosquito control in order to promote healthier wetlands and reduce net costs for landowners.

Thanks to Assemblymember Jim Frazier for carrying the bill and to Gov. Jerry Brown for signing it! You can learn more about the bill here.
WOMEN'S PHEASANT HUNT, OCT. 14-15

We still have a couple spots left in our Women's Pheasant Hunt Weekend at Hastings Island Hunting Preserve on October 14 and 15. Enjoy an expert mentored pheasant hunt, shooting, gun safety training, dinner, raffle, overnight accommodations and more! 

Time is running out! Register today! Click here to register or call (559) 972-3441 for more information.
2018 JUNIOR DUCK STAMP CALENDARS AVAILABLE
Support K-12 grade wetland and waterfowl science education in the classroom and in the field. Donate and get a 2018 Junior Duck Stamp calendar today! The calendar features 100 pieces of winning art from K-12 California artists.

Only $10!

Funds go directly to education programming for schools. Calendar donations create educational materials and supplies and assist in running school programs.
Order one today. Makes a great gift!
https://m.calwaterfowl.org/DuckStampCalendar
DENNIS RAVELING SCHOLARSHIP
The Dennis Raveling Scholarship for Waterfowl Research is awarded annually to a student(s) with a desire to pursue a career in waterfowl or wetlands ecology. Awards are based on the candidate's resolve, high academic achievement, and project merit.  Candidates must be pursuing an advanced university degree in: Wildlife, Zoology, Botany, Ecology, or other pertinent biological science. Applicants should submit a ONE page proposal summary description on an original research or management project. Applicants should be prepared to submit a detailed project proposal if requested. The Scholarship is intended to provide field experience and training in the tools, methods, and concepts of waterfowl and wetlands research and management.

The submission deadline for this year's scholarship is October 31. Click here for more information or email [email protected] 
October 21
Deadline to apply for FREE Apprentice Upland Hunts

EVENT CALENDAR
October 6
Inter Mountain Banquet
October 7
Davis "All In" Poker Tournament
October 12
Newport/Mesa Dinner
October 15
Grizzly Ranch Pre-Hunting Season BBQ
October 20
Butte Sink BBQ
October 21
Hunt Program Deadline
October 21
Free Apprentice Hunts Deadline
October 27
Los Banos Banquet
November 2
Bay Area Guns & Hoses Banquet
November 9
Placer County Banquet


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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 almost 1,500 individual projects to protect, restore, and enhance more than 500,000 acres, providing habitat for millions of birds and animals.  Our Wood Duck Program has hatched more than 770,000 ducklings, while our Banding Programs have marked nearly 257,000 birds.  Our Youth and Education Programs have reached more than 320,000 children, young adults, and families to help to create a better understanding of biology, conservation, and outdoor heritage.  All efforts are supported largely by donations and the work of nearly 1,500 dedicated and tireless volunteers.

 

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