tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39410316230775553652024-03-19T05:11:49.309-07:00Novice Women's Duck HuntHolly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-9070055340121267182016-09-27T06:45:00.001-07:002016-09-30T06:04:31.064-07:002016 hunt registration is open!<i>UPDATE: Registration filled up on Sept. 30, but you can get on the waitlist, which is a smart thing to do, because there's almost always a cancellation - you know, life happens.</i><br />
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Now's your chance to register for the 2016 Novice Women's Duck Hunt - click <a href="https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CaliforniaWaterfowlAssociationHuntProgram#/selectSessions/1574302" target="_blank">here</a>! If registration is closed, be sure to get on the waitlist so you can get in if there's a cancellation or if we get additional hunt capacity.<br />
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<b>About the hunt:</b> For women who've hunted ducks five times or fewer, the weekend event Nov. 4-6 features a Saturday packed with workshops - shooting, waterfowl ID, calling, cleaning and basic cooking - followed by Sunday hunts at three primo Upper Butte Basin duck clubs. Meals and lodging are included.<br />
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Hope to see you there!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-85703217374795916102016-09-23T13:09:00.001-07:002016-09-23T13:10:10.728-07:002016 Novice Women's Duck Hunt - registration opens soon!The 2016 Novice Women's Duck Hunt will be held Nov. 4-6 this year, and registration will be opening soon!<br />
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This event, held in the Sacramento Valley, is for women who have hunted ducks five times or fewer. It will feature a full day of intensive training on the 5th (shooting instruction and workshops on calling, ID, cleaning and basic cooking), and hunts at three Upper Butte Basin duck clubs on the 6th, followed by lunch at one of the clubs. As we did last year, we'll be sleeping, eating and workshopping at the lovely Casa de Patos.<br />
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The only major change this year is that the hunt has officially become part of California Waterfowl's Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program, and all registration will go through CWA's website, instead of this one.<br />
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If you received notice about this blog post by email, you'll be notified when registration opens. If not, plug your email address into the box to the right to receive updates by email - just be aware you will need to respond to a confirmation email. We'll post something on this site when registration is live.<br />
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Hope to see you there!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-5339730866024354862015-10-06T10:00:00.000-07:002015-10-06T16:55:26.696-07:00Registration for the 2015 Novice Women's Duck Hunt is open<i>UPDATE: The event is sold out, but you can still use the registration form to get on a wait list. We almost always have a cancellation or two, so getting on the waitlist is a great idea. Thanks for your interest!</i><br />
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<strike>Ladies, the day is here! Registration for the 2015 Novice Women's Duck Hunt (Nov. 6-8) is open. The cost is $300.</strike><br />
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To <strike>register</strike> <b>get on the waitlist</b>, click <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/161JctxAcclKDLRwca2-i36G1Qmyl5Xi3uPEBXlOXK1E/viewform" target="_blank">here</a>. If a seat comes open for you and you're still interested, we'll send you an invoice you can pay by credit card or check. Payment must be received within one week, and you can cancel for a full refund through Oct. 30.<br />
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For more information about the event, click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/2015/08/save-date-2015-novice-womens-duck-hunt.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and to see how much fun we had last year, click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/2014/11/wow-what-great-weekend.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Additional details will be emailed to registrants as we near the event.<br />
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Can't wait to see y'all!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-20675363069153237342015-08-23T14:33:00.001-07:002015-08-23T14:33:21.406-07:00Save the date: 2015 Novice Women's Duck HuntLadies, the 2015 Novice Women's Duck Hunt will be held Nov. 6-8, running Friday evening through lunchtime Sunday. To be notified when registration opens, plug your email address into the "Get updates by email" box at the top of the right column on this page, and look for a confirmation email that you'll need to respond to. Last year, we sold out in nine hours, so you definitely need to stay alert if you want to get in.<br />
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We're still planning details, but here are the broad outlines:<br />
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<b>Who: </b>This hunt is for women 21 and over who have hunted ducks five times or fewer.<br />
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<b>Price: </b>We haven't set the cost for this event, but last year registration cost $300.<br />
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<b>Required license/stamps: </b>You must have a California hunting license ($47.01) with a HIP Stamp (free), a California Duck Validation ($20.52) and a Federal Duck Stamp ($25). If you are not yet licensed, you'll need to pass a hunter ed course, which cannot be done last minute. Click <a href="http://www.dfg.ca.gov/huntered/" target="_blank">here </a>for hunter ed info, and <a href="https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Hunting#994192-items--fees" target="_blank">here</a> for licensing info.<br />
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<b>Required gear: </b>You will need chest waders, a camo and (ideally) water-resistant duck jacket, a shotgun, 2-3 boxes of non-toxic shot shells (shot size 2, 3 or 4). We may have some loaner gear available, but definitely not enough for everyone.<br />
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<li><b>Friday night:</b> Meet at our home base for the weekend, near Biggs, California. Dinner, cocktails, getting to know each other.</li>
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<li><b>Saturday</b>: Instruction all day - shooting, waterfowl ID, duck calling, duck cleaning. Dinner and cocktails in the evening.</li>
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<li><b>Sunday:</b> We hunt at a cluster of sweet Upper Butte Basin duck clubs and finish up with a hosted lunch.</li>
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Pretty sure we're going to have a blast again this year, so stay tuned!</div>
Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-40511168155194489822015-02-20T15:30:00.000-08:002015-03-14T14:44:59.302-07:00Ready to start hunting?Thinking about joining us at the 2015 NorCal Women's Duck Hunt for novice hunters, but don't have your hunting license yet? California Waterfowl's got you covered - CWA has FOUR weekend hunter ed camp opportunities for adults this summer:<br />
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June 5-7 - for parents AND kids, together - super fun - check out <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfKptqJTr3Q" target="_blank">this video</a> about it!</div>
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Aug. 7-9 - another family camp for parents and kids.<br />
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Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-14976119975993495302014-11-22T20:15:00.002-08:002014-11-22T20:15:24.664-08:00Wow, what a great weekend!The 4th Annual Novice Women's Duck Hunt last weekend was a huge success! We had a great group of women who shot well, had a lot of fun no matter what they were doing and bagged probably the most ducks ever for this event.<br />
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If you're new to duck hunting and are interested in participating next year, us the "Get updates by email" feature in the upper right hand corner of this page and you'll be notified when we set a date for the next hunt and start accepting registration.<br />
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Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-48813257967575259142014-09-24T15:50:00.001-07:002014-11-16T21:39:06.253-08:002014 Novice Women's Duck Hunt detailsAt long last, we have some details about this year's hunt! Registration comes soon.<br />
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<b>Dates: </b>Nov. 14-16, 2014<br />
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<b>Cost: $300 </b>- includes lodging, some meals, instruction and one year of membership in California Waterfowl (or renewal, if you're already a member). The hunts are donated!<br />
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<b>The Program (short version) - </b>We prep novice duck hunters with a full day of training including shooting instruction, and lessons in waterfowl ID, calling and cleaning. The next day, we take you for morning hunts at three outstanding Upper Butte Basin duck clubs just north of the Little Dry Creek closed zone. It's a great experience, and the participants often form long-lasting friendships at this event.<br />
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<b>Requirements: </b>You must be 21 or older and possess the proper license and stamps/validations. While we may have some loaner gear available, each participant is responsible for bringing her own gun, waders and duck jacket (camo, ideally waterproof or water-resistant). If you are NOT licensed, don't wait until last minute - you must complete a hunter education course to get a license in California here. Click <a href="http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/hunting/" target="_blank">here </a>for licensing information.<br />
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<b>How to register: </b>Keep an eye on this website - we'll post a registration form when registration opens. Warning: With a limit of 16 participants, the event fills up fast!<br />
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<b>TENTATIVE SCHEDULE</b><br />
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<b>Friday, Nov. 14: </b>We convene at the Hampton Inn in Red Bluff at 7 p.m. for introductions and conversation. Women will share rooms (two to a room). Dinner is on your own, but if you'd like to eat with some of the other ladies, meet in the hotel lobby at 5 p.m. for dinner before the main gathering.<br />
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<b>Saturday, Nov. 15: </b>Continental breakfast at the <a href="http://www.reservationcounter.com/hotels-1/show/232789/hampton-inn-and-suites-red-bluff/?TID=siaBZ7HjX_dc|pcrid|29608957519&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=hampton%20inn%20red%20bluff&utm_campaign=Hilton%20-%20Hampton%20Inn&mm_campaign=61e23501c3a7666376c173fa44c75e69&keyword=hampton%20inn%20red%20bluff&hotelid=232789&gclid=CjwKEAjw14mhBRC0vdSNkI2l7CASJAC8OFS0tonYYfcgAQGW5IPfmr8UV38IXwR0Ltn9O4-69cxoWhoCaL7w_wcB" target="_blank">Hampton Inn</a> (included), and then we convoy to <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Red+Bank+Ale+%26+Quail/@40.116707,-122.337348,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x80828733ee7e9463:0x7d32bb13ad84a12b" target="_blank">Red Bank Outfitters</a> for a day of training and camaraderie. The tentative schedule is:<br />
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- 9 a.m. - Orientation, safety, and questions, questions, questions!<br />
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- 10 a.m. - Shooting instruction with Top Shot Season 4 Champion <a href="http://www.topshotchris.com/" target="_blank">Chris Cheng</a> and the expert Red Bank staff.<br />
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- Noon - Lunch (provided). Chris will have copies of his new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Shoot-Win-Tips-Tactics-Techniques/dp/1628736992/" target="_blank">"Shoot to Win: Tips, Tactics, and Techniques to Help You Shoot Like a Pro"</a> available for purchase and signing (one for $25, two for $40). Copies can be pre-purchased with registration as well.<br />
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- 1 p.m. - Waterfowl ID taught by the Guy Who Should Know - Mike Carion, chief of enforcement for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (and an avid lifelong duck hunter).<br />
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- 2 p.m. - Duck calling lessons (instructor TBA). You'll walk away with some calls you can use immediately - not much practice required!<br />
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- 3 p.m. - Cleaning your duck, with beak-to-feet eating advocate (and event co-hostess) Holly Heyser, who will have autographed copies of her and her significant other's cookbook, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Goose-Ultimate-Cooking-Waterfowl/dp/1607745291/ref=sr_1_1_title_1_har?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1411439830&sr=1-1&keywords=duck+duck+goose" target="_blank">"Duck Duck Goose: Recipes and Techniques for Cooking Ducks and Geese, Both Wild and Domesticated,"</a> available for $20 for pre-purchase or sale on-site (cash only).<br />
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- 4 p.m. - Departure - convoy to the <a href="http://www.gridleyinnrv.com/motel.php" target="_blank">Gridley Inn</a>. Accommodations included; women will share rooms (two to a room).<br />
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- 7 p.m. - Dinner on your own at one of several restaurants within walking distance of the Inn.<br />
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4 a.m. - Wake up, grab coffee, convoy to the Upper Butte Basin duck clubs (a 20 minute drive), and start hunting!<br />
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11 a.m. - Return to clubhouse for lunch, beverages and conversation. If you want to keep hunting waterfowl after this weekend but aren't sure how to go about it on your own, we'll have those conversations here.<br />
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We hope to see you soon!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-50868101286005406442014-09-05T10:02:00.001-07:002014-09-05T10:02:28.290-07:00Need to get licensed? Here's your chance!Do you know a woman who'd like to participate in the Fourth Annual Novice Women's Duck Hunt this November, but doesn't have her hunting license yet? California Waterfowl has her covered!<br />
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CWA continues its popular women's hunter education event, the <a href="http://www.calwaterfowl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=263" target="_blank">Women's Pheasant Hunt Weekend</a>, Sept. 20-21 in Birds Landing.<br />
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This is an amazing event: For $225, a woman can complete her hunter education course, get shotgun instruction and then go on her first hunt the next day. She doesn't even need to own her own gun - loaners are available.<br />
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There is absolutely no easier way to dip your toes in hunting, with mentors who are keenly focused on safety and learning. If it turns out you don't love hunting, your total investment is two days, $225 and whatever gasoline it takes to get you there.<br />
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So, pass it on, and stay tuned here, because we're going to open registration soon for the Nov. 14-16 Novice Women's Duck Hunt, and spaces will go FAST.Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-54840638330364019902014-08-20T06:33:00.000-07:002014-08-20T06:33:02.010-07:00Save the date - 2014 Novice Women's Duck HuntThis year, our Novice Women's Duck Hunt will be held Nov. 14-16. Stay tuned for more details soon!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-36319058086428948652013-09-30T13:24:00.002-07:002013-10-09T13:12:26.968-07:00Registration for the 2013 hunt is open!<i><u>10/9/13 UPDATE</u>: We are sold out! If you'd like to get on the waiting list, click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/payments-and-contributions.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</i><br />
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Registration for the 2013 Novice Women's Duck Hunt is now open and will close when we reach the limit of 16 - click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/payments-and-contributions.html" target="_blank">here</a> to register. After we reach the cap, you can still sign up to get on the waiting list in case more openings become available. Payment will not be necessary to get on the waiting list.<br />
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Here are details about the hunt:<br />
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<b>Dates: </b>Nov. 9 and 10.<br />
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<b>Registration deadline: </b>Oct. 31, but it will probably fill up long before then. First 10 women to register will be included in a drawing for a <a href="https://store.kuiu.com/" target="_blank">Kuiu</a> jacket!<br />
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<b>Cost: </b>$275. Includes food and lodging, and California Waterfowl membership or membership renewal.<br />
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<b>Location: </b><a href="http://www.redbankhunting.com/" target="_blank">Red Bank Outfitters</a> (<a href="https://mapsengine.google.com/map/edit?mid=zrLgf3lBSo90.kdv3B4zmnWGo" target="_blank">link to map</a>) in Red Bluff on Saturday and Saturday night; Sunday hunt will be at private clubs near <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Biggs,+CA&hl=en&sll=40.115205,-122.335124&sspn=0.003508,0.008256&oq=biggs+&t=h&hnear=Biggs,+Butte,+California&z=15" target="_blank">Biggs</a>, which is between Yuba City and Chico.<br />
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<b>What you need to bring: </b>You will need waterfowl waders and jacket (camo or neutral colors, ideally waterproof or water-resistant), a shotgun, and at least two boxes of non-toxic shot (#2 or #3 shot is ideal). You also need to have a 2013-14 California hunting license with state and federal duck stamps and a HIP stamp, which you will be required to show upon arrival. Click <span id="goog_1439367252"></span><a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/resources-for-new-hunters.html" target="_blank">here</a> <span id="goog_1439367253"></span>if you don't have these items and have no idea where to begin. If you are not yet licensed, click <a href="http://dfg.ca.gov/licensing/hunting/" target="_blank">here</a> for information, and be aware that you must complete a hunter education course before you can buy a license - you need to get rolling on that <i>now</i>.<br />
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<b>What we will provide: </b>Lodging is in a bunkhouse with full bathrooms, but no private bedrooms. Food is included. We hope to get 12 and 20 gauge ammunition donated for shooting instruction, plus lots of goodies for you to take home. If you don't have waders, a jacket or a gun, we <i>may</i> be able to help find one for you to borrow, but no guarantees. Use the contact links below to get in touch with us.<br />
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<b>Schedule:</b><br />
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8 a.m.: Arrival<br />
9 a.m.: Firearm safety and shot gun instruction by certified instructors<br />
Noon: Lunch<br />
1 p.m.: Waterfowl ID<br />
2 p.m.: Duck calling<br />
3 p.m.: How to pluck and gut a duck<br />
4 p.m.: California Waterfowl - conserving waterfowl, wetlands and hunting heritage<br />
5:30 p.m.: Social hour<br />
6:30. p.m.: Dinner<br />
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<u>Sunday, Nov. 10</u><br />
3:30 a.m.: Wake up (sorry!)<br />
4 a.m.: Leave for hunt near Biggs<br />
6:15 a.m.: Shoot time!<br />
Noon: Lunch and socializing<br />
2 p.m.: Depart<br />
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<b>Registration information: </b>You must complete a registration form and submit payment for your registration to be considered complete. You can cancel for a full refund through Oct. 25. Click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/payments-and-contributions.html" target="_blank">here</a> to register.<br />
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<b>Got questions? </b> Email organizers <a href="mailto:judyoswald@westyost.net" target="_blank">Judy Oswald</a> or <a href="mailto:hheyser@calwaterfowl.org" target="_blank">Holly Heyser</a>.<br />
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Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-16180410184774669192013-09-23T08:30:00.000-07:002013-09-24T06:35:22.879-07:00Third Annual Novice Women's Duck Hunt registration opens soonMark your calendar: Our third annual Novice Women's Duck hunt will be held Nov. 9-10, and registration opens soon!<br />
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The event is for women hunters age 21 and over who've hunted waterfowl five times or fewer. It includes food and lodging; instruction in shooting, waterfowl ID, duck calling and dressing ducks; and a mentored hunt at a private Butte Sink club.<br />
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If you'd like to receive notice when registration opens, locate the "Get updates by email" form to the right of this post, enter your email address, hit "submit," then look for the confirmation email - you must confirm your subscription to get notices of new posts here.<br />
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We hope to see you there!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-72595606044401450342012-11-14T07:00:00.000-08:002012-11-14T08:40:14.448-08:00Second Annual Novice Women's Duck Hunt<div style="text-align: center;">
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Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-5063886567694698812012-11-13T20:11:00.001-08:002012-11-13T20:22:18.899-08:00Butt, Belly, Beak, Bang!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-size: small;">This is Kim Ventresca at the shooting practice portion of last weekend's </span><span style="font-size: small;">2012 </span><span style="font-size: small;">Novice Women's Duck Hunt weekend, held at <a href="http://www.redbankhunting.com/" target="_blank">Red Bank Outfitters</a>. Four words say it all!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Photo slideshow to come later - I've got plucking to do!</span></div>
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Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-77625990233929118042012-09-11T08:10:00.000-07:002012-09-11T17:30:26.183-07:00Going, going, gone!We have reached our capacity for the 2012 Novice Women's Duck Hunt! If you missed out, please sign up for the <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/waiting-list-for-2012-hunt.html" target="_blank">waiting list</a> - if there are cancellations or if more seats become available, we'll let additional people in on a first-come, first-served basis.<br />
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Hope to see y'all there!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-57957239105671486022012-08-28T21:20:00.000-07:002012-09-11T17:43:57.624-07:00We are now accepting registration for the 2012 hunt!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>UPDATE: Registration reached capacity on Sept. 11, but you can still sign up for the waiting list - see above.</i><br />
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Registration is now open for the 2012 Novice Women's Duck Hunt!<br />
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Here are the key details:<br />
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> It's Friday Nov. 9 through Sunday Nov. 11.<br />
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> The first night and the whole second day will be at Red Bank Outfitters in Red Bluff, just like last year. That's where we'll do shooting instruction, as well as workshops on duck calling, duck identification, duck cleaning and duck cooking.<br />
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> The duck hunts on Sunday the 11th will be at private clubs in the Butte Sink, which has legendary hunting. And new this year: We're adding a pheasant hunt on Sunday afternoon - two birds per hunter!<br />
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> The cost is $260 per hunter. This is strictly to cover food and lodging - everything else is still being provided by volunteers, from the workshops to the duck hunts.<br />
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> The cap is 15 hunters, so if you want to go, sign up soon to guarantee your seat. Even if it fills up, though, you should register so we can put you on a waiting list in case anyone cancels, or in case we get an opportunity to add more seats in duck blinds.<br />
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Click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/about-this-years-hunt.html" target="_blank">here</a> for the tentative schedule, and <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/p/register.html" target="_blank">here</a> to register. Click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/2012/08/ladies-looking-to-get-your-california.html" target="_blank">here</a> if you're not licensed yet and want to take advantage of a terrific opportunity in September to get licensed. And click <a href="http://womensduckhunt.blogspot.com/2012/06/first-annual-norcal-womens-duck-hunt.html" target="_blank">here</a> to see a slideshow of last year's hunt.<br />
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Also, stay tuned here as we continue developing plans. Co-organizer Judy Oswald and I have a lot of cool stuff in the works. You can sign up for email updates using the subscription feature in the upper right-hand corner of this website.<br />
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Finally, if you have any questions that aren't answered here or elsewhere on this site, please feel free to email <a href="mailto:hheyser@norcalcazadora.com" target="_blank">me</a> or <a href="mailto:judyoswald@westyost.net" target="_blank">Judy</a>.<br />
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See you soon!Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-38466722726127363522012-08-24T17:07:00.000-07:002012-08-24T17:08:06.423-07:00Ladies, looking to get your California hunting license?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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California Waterfowl is offering a fantastic deal in September to help women pass their hunter education course, get some shooting instruction, get licensed and go on a hunt, all in one weekend.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.calwaterfowl.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=events.details&content_id=25" target="_blank">Women's Pheasant Hunt Weekend</a> is held Saturday and Sunday Sept. 22-23 at Birds Landing Hunting Preserve and Sporting Clays. It costs $200, which is a great deal (and if you're not convinced, call around to get prices on hunter ed courses, shooting instruction and a pheasant hunts).<br />
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This is an excellent opportunity for women who are interested in joining the NorCal Women's Duck Hunt in November, but don't yet have their licenses.<br />
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If you can't make that weekend event but still need to get licensed, check out the Department of Fish & Game's <a href="http://dfg.ca.gov/huntered/classes.aspx" target="_blank">hunter education website</a> for a list of upcoming hunter ed classes near you.Holly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3941031623077555365.post-79479035273689759602012-06-04T08:47:00.002-07:002012-11-14T10:27:47.215-08:00First Annual Novice Women's Duck Hunt<object height="413" width="550"> <param name="flashvars" value="offsite=true&lang=en-us&page_show_url=%2Fphotos%2Fhollyheyser%2Fsets%2F72157628085516085%2Fshow%2F&page_show_back_url=%2Fphotos%2Fhollyheyser%2Fsets%2F72157628085516085%2F&set_id=72157628085516085&jump_to="></param>
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