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Our favorite hunting spots are within one of the most populated areas of North America. In Connecticut, the vast majority of citizens don't hunt, have never hunted, and don't know anyone who hunts. Most residents think that only the bad guys have guns, or worse yet, that guns are bad!
 
Waterfowl hunting is your passion. You are legal. You are good at it. And you love it. But now, you have to become smart about it in the public eye. When the dog walkers or beachcombers see you walking to your vehicle with your gun uncased and over your shoulder, they may call the local police… “There’s a man on the beach with a gun!” Naturally the police respond. Naturally we duck hunters get frustrated.
 
HUNT SMART this season. We can do many small things to minimize the concern from the non-hunting public.
 

Hunt Smart Tips
  • Keep your gun cased until the decoys are out and you are ready to shoot.
  • Eliminate unnecessary show of guns from a boat, beach or blind.
  • Dispatch crippled waterfowl as quickly and as humanely as possible.
  • Be prepared to approach the public in a positive and friendly manner – without your shotgun. Let them know you are trained, safe and legal.
  • Save your picture taking for your back yard. Don’t line up the day's bag at the boat ramp. Most people in our society are so far removed from hunting that this type of behavior can only seem barbaric.
  • Pick and choose your hunting spots thoughtfully. It may be better not to hunt an area even though it is technically legal.
  • Step forward and introduce yourself to DEEP and town officials.
  • In areas of public access, hunt during hours of low non-hunter activity – usually early A.M.
  • Carry the TIP number (800-842-4357) and use it if warranted.
  • Observe all safety precautions and game laws.
  • Pick up empty hulls wherever you hunt, even over water. When hunting hay fields or golf courses wads should also be retrieved.
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  • Home
    • Testimonials
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    • Meeting Minutes
    • Contact Us
  • News
    • USDA Survey
    • Newsletter
  • Memberships
  • Education
    • Mentoring Information
    • Junior Duck Stamp
    • CWA Tips
    • Hunt Smart
  • Conservation
    • Conservation News
    • Nehantic Project >
      • Nehantic Update
    • Banding
    • Wood Duck Boxes >
      • CWA Wood Duck Boxes
  • EVENTS
    • Coming Events >
      • Mueller Raffle
      • 2023 Sporting Clays
      • 2023 Fundraising Banquet
    • Recent Events >
      • 2022 Fundraising Banquet
      • 2022 Waterfowl Training
      • 2022 Sporting Clays
      • Beretta A400 Raffle
      • 2022 Junior Duck Stamp
      • 2021 Sporting Clays
      • 2021 Junior Duck Stamp
      • 2020 Junior Duck Stamp
      • 2020 Wood Duck Boxes
      • 2020 Members Meeting
      • 2019 Waterfowl Seminar
      • 2019 Fundraising Banquet
      • 2019 Fishing & Hunting Show
      • 2019 Junior Duck Stamp
      • 2019 Members Meeting
    • Archives >
      • 2017 Events >
        • August 5th Fun Shoot
        • 2017 Training Day
        • 2017 Hunting & Fishing Day
      • 2018 Events >
        • 2018 Duck Stamp
        • 2018 Junior Duck Stamp
        • 2018 Fundraising Banquet
        • 2018 Goose Banding
        • 2018 Sporting Clays Shoot
        • 2018 Waterfowl Training
        • 2018 Wood Duck Boxes
  • CWA Merchandise
  • Member Information
    • Member Photos >
      • CWA Member Older Photos
      • Argentina Hunt
    • CWA Carvers >
      • Rich Chmiel
      • Peter Johnson
      • Ryan Torbett
    • Recipes >
      • Duck
      • Goose
      • Woodcock
      • Venison
      • Fish
    • Marketplace >
      • Carl's Custom Calls