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The San Diego County Wildlife Federation (SDCWF) is a non-profit amalgam of local conservation-oriented clubs and organizations in San Diego County

What We Do: The SDCWF represents the common interests of the conservation oriented outdoor enthusiasts of San Diego County. We support the acquisition, restoration, development, and maintenance of our wildlands and other natural resources. Our members are dedicated to both the conservation and public use of these resources and work to maximize available recreational opportunities for the residents of, and visitors to, San Diego County. The SDCWF fosters the maintenance, development, restoration and conservation of San Diego County's wildlife and other natural resources by educating and informing the general public and our elected and appointed representatives that the active public use of our open space is not incompatible with the goals of environmental conservation.

10/26/2026

https://congressionalsportsmen.org/news/the-facts-about-rigs-to-reefs/

Why It Matters: Prior to 1984, decommissioning an offshore platform meant one thing – total removal of the structure and returning the area to pre-construction conditions, which is often relatively flat, soft-bottom with limited natural hard substrate in the Gulf of America (Gulf). Fortunately, th...

10/24/2026

Great editorial

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10/23/2026

https://www.facebook.com/BooneAndCrockettClub/posts/pfbid02pJLo5ZPpaNSLVxm3DNmPiftD4y2vDgK4ZFWq4121NTAAQiQwAhtzekZNYxchuaMDl

How did a 10-foot gun firing two pounds of shot nearly wipe out America's waterfowl, and then help save them?

In the 1800s, market hunters mounted these 100-pound muzzleloaders on low, narrow boats called punts. They eased up on resting flocks and touched off a single blast that could bring down birds by the dozen. The harvest went straight to city markets that never seemed to have enough.

It was efficient. It was profitable. And it couldn't last.

The same gun that came to symbolize everything wrong with unregulated hunting ended up playing an unexpected role in what came next. If you've ever set a decoy spread before sunrise, this is part of your history.
Read more: https://www.boone-crockett.org/punt-gun-and-race-save-americas-wildlife?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=bc_pl_1772249016788_0ayxat&utm_content=bc_1792699201127_eut7k3

10/23/2026

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Smith & Wesson announced that it has acquired Savage Arms in a deal valued at $160 million. The transaction closed on October 21, bringing two of America’s oldest and best-known gunmakers under the same corporate roof.

10/22/2026

We heard from the City Lakes Department today that the Barrett Lake Waterfowl season in completely booked and sold out. Great job!

10/22/2026

Please be aware, the Pine Valley Defense fuels break maintenance on the Descanso Ranger District begins today and will continue until completed. Work will be conducted daily except on Sundays and work will be on Forest land.

The project covers 86 acres of hazardous fuels reduction with cut and pile work clearing out a 300ft fuel break foot print. Prescribed burning of the piles will be conducted by district fuels and fire staff once weather permits.

10/22/2026

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By Steve Côté Image In most instances, a confrontation between a white-tailed deer and a black bear would be decided in favor of the bear. Dr. Steve Côté, a scientist with the Université Laval in Quebec, has indentified a situation which defies this conventional wisdom. Dr. Côté and his colle...

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P. O. Box 3886
Ramona, CA
92065

Telephone

+18582139678

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https://www.sdcwf.org/home

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