Connecticut Waterfowl Association

03/21/2026

CT FISHING & OUTDOOR SHOW
continues Sunday 9-5 at Mohegan Sun!
Visit the CWA booth & try your luck!

03/20/2026

Join us this weekend at the Connecticut Fishing and Outdoor Show at Mohegan Sun and try your hand at our Duck Hunt Arcade Game (free). While you’re at it, renew your membership, grab a raffle ticket to our 2026 Signature Shotgun Raffle for a $7300 Connecticut Shotgun RSP 20 Gauge O/U.

02/13/2026

CWA isn't just about preserving wetlands & waterfowl. Developing & educating young conservationists is a key goal. Check out the CWA's Tom Marshall Scholarship.

- A volunteer, non-profit 501(c)(3) conservation organization founded in 1967 by a group of dedicated conservationists in CT

02/02/2026

40 students were trained, tested & graduated into new CT hunters yesterday thanks to the efforts of some dedicated Connecticut Waterfowl Association members!
And thanks to the use of fantastic facilities at Guilford Sportsmans Association!

01/02/2026

Yesterday, CWA was in attendance at the annual Dave Bicknell clays shoot at Guilford Sportsmen’s Association. Aside from s***t, trap, and five stand fundraising shooting, attendees received Hot Chocolate provided by CWA along with breakfast sandwiches, coffee, venison stew, and clam chowder. Proceeds from the event were directed to the Nutmeg Clay Crushers kids clay shooting team, the CCDL, and the Friends of Connecticut Sportsmen. Mark your calendars for New Year’s Day 2027 for the next event.

12/26/2025

Merry Christmas from the marsh.

11/19/2025

On sale now! Take advantage of Early Bird discount ticket pricing by purchasing your 2026 CWA Fundraising Dinner tickets before February 15th! Now at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven with more room for guests, more raffle and auction prizes, and more food! Hors D’Oeuvres before dinner include stuffed breads, gourmet pizzas, imported cheeses with crostini, stuffed clams, cocktail meatballs, and buffalo wings. The buffet-style dinner includes penne a la vodka, chicken marsala, sliced filet mignon, stuffed filet of sole, mashed potatoes, salad, and a seasonal vegetable. Coffee and dessert will also be available after dinner. Early bird discount pricing (save $10 per ticket) is available until Sunday February 15th. New for 2026: any purchase of 8 to 10 total tickets will qualify as a “Sponsor Table” and entitle the purchaser to $200 of general raffle tickets and priority dinner seating. A limited number of 12 person tables are available, contact us if you would like to seat 12 at your table. In addition, get $200 of general raffle tickets at the dinner for only $100 along with your entrance ticket and dinner seating by selecting an “Adult + Advanced General Raffle” ticket. We will also be bringing back our Duck Hunt Arcade game for the kids to play (and bigger kids too). Tickets will sell out, which is why we are getting them out for sale extra early this year. Don’t wait to buy your tickets! Come join us for great family fun that funds the future of conservation in Connecticut. Link in first comment for tickets.

10/27/2025

A great time for a great cause!!!

10/26/2025

CWA’s first Duck Pin Bowling fundraiser was a success! 20 lanes of bowlers filled Highland Bowl in Cheshire today, with all proceeds raised going towards the CWA “Tom Marshall Memorial” Scholarship, which has been expanded this year to include students pursuing a career in the trades as well as traditional college study. More than just duck hunting, CWA encourages, supports, and engages families and youth in the importance of conservation here in Connecticut. If you’re ready to take the next step to support Connecticut’s environment, visit our website and become a Contributing Member today.

10/04/2025

2026 youth day was a success for these three! Congrats to Anthony LaPorta (middle) on his first duck! We hope everyone who got out had a great youth day… drop your pictures in the comments!

10/03/2025

Want more public hunting land in Connecticut? Want to help the next generation of conservation-minded youth? Then come DuckPin bowling with us! CWA is hosting our first DuckPin bowling fundraising event at Highland Bowl in Cheshire, Connecticut’s best DuckPin bowling lanes. $200 includes two hours of bowling and shoe rental for six bowlers, one of their home made pizzas, and a pitcher of soda. Additional food available for purchase and is delivered to your lane by a robot. All proceeds raised will be directed equally towards the CWA Scholarship fund and the purchase of new public WMA hunting land in Connecticut (we can’t tell you where yet, but it is in the works!). Visit ConnWaterfowl.org to buy tickets