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CONNECTICUT WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION
Waterfowl Mentoring Program
MENTOR APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
*
Indicates required field
Name
*
First
Last
Date of Birth
*
Phone Number
*
Cell Phone
*
Email
*
Address
*
Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Towns where I often hunt (this information is needed to help pair you up with novice hunters who
live near you, or may live near where you
hunt):
Towns
*
I certify that I am at least 18 years old and will possess prior to waterfowl hunting, a Connecticut
Small Game license, a HIP permit plus Federal and Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation
Stamps (“Duck
Stamps”). I
consent to
review and approval by the CWA Board of Directors and
a background check conducted by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
which verifies that I have not been convicted of any hunting violations, violent crimes or crimes
involving youths.
GUIDELINES FOR MENTORS
Mentors are expected to have experience in waterfowl hunting and be proficient in waterfowl
identificat
ion. They do not have to be experts in every aspect of waterfowl hunting, but they do
need to be ethical and responsible hunters.
Mentors are expected to provide the equipment necessary (decoys, etc) for the hunt. Ideally,
mentors would be able to scout an area prior to the hunt to help ensure a positive experience for
the novice hunter. Mentors hunting with youths under the age of 18 whom they have not
previously
met are re
quired to m
eet the pa
rents of the
youth.
Remember:
Safety is the primary concern. Be sure the novice hunter’s muzzle is always pointed in a
safe direction.
When mentoring youths, recognize that their stamina, attention span and physical
endurance may be different than yours. A short, quality hunt may be preferable to an all
day event.
There should be no pressure on the novice hunter. The hunt should be a good
experience
whether birds are harvested or not.
Don’t encourage novice hunters to take low
probability
shots.
All youth hunters (< 18 years of age) must be accompanied by two adults. The adults can
be two Men
tors or
one Mentor and the youth’s parent (or guardian) or two
Mentors. Two
Mentors can take two youths
Guideline Acceptance
*
I Accept / Over 18
I Decline
Signature
*
Type Full Legal Name
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EVENTS
Coming Events
>
2023 Fundraising Banquet
Recent Events
>
2023 Sporting Clays
2023 Junior Duck Stamp
2022 Fundraising Banquet
2022 Waterfowl Training
2022 Sporting Clays
Beretta A400 Raffle
2022 Junior Duck Stamp
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 Waterfowl Training
2018 Wood Duck Boxes
CWA Merchandise
Member Information
Member Photos
>
CWA Member Older Photos
Argentina Hunt
CWA Carvers
>
Rich Chmiel
Peter Johnson
Recipes
>
Duck
Goose
Woodcock
Venison
Fish
Marketplace
>
Carl's Custom Calls