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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