Resources for new waterfowl hunters

CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF FISH & WILDLIFE

* General resources: Tons of resources of various types of hunting, including how-to guides, places to hunt, specific regulations for various hunt locations, information about special hunts (VERY important – there are special opportunities for new hunters and women hunters).

* Regulations: Regulation summaries and full PDFs

* Public lands: This link gets you to state wildlife areas, and this link gets you to national wildlife refuges. Both types of hunt areas are administered by DFG.

PROCESSING AND COOKING

* Holly and Hank's videos: Includes videos on how to skin, pluck and gut ducks.

* Duck, Duck, Goose: A waterfowl cookbook with everything from basic techniques to gourmet recipes.

* Hank Shaw's Hunter Angler Gardener Cook: Detailed articles on how to prepare foods you can forage, fish or hunt.

* Scott Leysath's Hunt Fish Cook

WATERFOWL WADERS, JACKETS AND OTHER GEAR:

* SHE Outdoor Apparel - SHE sells flattering waders (seriously!) and has been a consistent supporter of the Novice Women's Duck Hunt.

* Cabela's - Holly helped design the Cazadora Waders (and no, she doesn't get a cut of the sales!) Cabela's has also come out with breathable waders.

* Drake Waterfowl Systems: No women's waders, but there's a line of women's jackets, pants and bibs.

* Girls with Guns - GWG makes stylin' shooting apparel and is another consistent supporter of the Novice Women's Duck Hunt.

* Tips on choosing shotguns for hunting.

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