Through this campaign, CWA will work to protect, restore, enhance, and manage 130,000 acres of wetlands and waterfowl-friendly working lands. We will strengthen local duck production, including a goal of producing 230,000 local ducks through our wood duck box and egg...
During this meeting CDFW staff will also discuss completed and ongoing habitat enhancement/restoration projects, habitat conditions for the 2026-27 waterfowl season, hunting opportunity highlights and changes, updates on local waterfowl and pheasant production, and fall flood-up predictions, including anticipated hunter quotas for opening day of waterfowl season.
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State lands to be discussed are the Mendota, Los Banos, Volta and North Grasslands wildlife areas, including the Salt Slough, China Island, Gadwall, Widell/Ramaciotti and Mud Slough units. Federal refuge personnel will also be available to speak about the Kern and...
Poachers will use this tactic to locate and kill wildlife during nighttime hours. Not only is this highly unethical, it is also illegal. Sheriff deputies and wildlife officers coordinated their efforts and were able to locate the suspects. CDFW’s aircraft maintained...
The breeding population of mallards is estimated at 267,101, a 1% decrease from 2025. Total ducks (all species combined) decreased from 482,358 to 435,937 (a 10% decrease). Mallards remain below the long-term average by 18%.
“Abundant April rains combined with carryover water...
