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 ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has completed its 2025 waterfowl breeding population survey. The results of the survey show both mallard and total duck species have increased ...

The species is “very territorial” and aggressive, and threatens native bird species, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife says.

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 ...

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Duck breeding numbers are down, reports the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) 2024 waterfowl breeding population survey. The resulting data indicate the overall number of breeding ...

Populations of wild ducks in California are seeing a strong surge this year, according to state wildlife officials. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has completed its 2025 waterfowl ...

1 — White Goose Season Opens in the Imperial County Special Management Area (extends through January 28). For more ...

WE WISH THEM THE BEST. NEW NUMBERS FROM STATE WILDLIFE EXPERTS SHOW THREE STRAIGHT WET YEARS ARE HELPING DUCK POPULATIONS CONTINUE TO REBOUND FROM EARLIER DROUGHT IMPACTS. KCRA 3’S MIKE TESELLE ...