Youth
CDA YOUTH PROGRAM
The future of California’s outdoors depends on the next generation. CDA’s Youth Program helps inspire young people to become ethical hunters, conservation leaders, and lifelong outdoor advocates through hands-on experiences, mentorship, education, and community events.
Hollister Youth Event
Thank you for everyone who made this event possible and we will see you next year.
Mt. Shasta Fishing Derby
Thank you for everyone who made this event possible and we will see you next year.
Redwood Coast Fishing Derby
Thank you for everyone who made this event possible and we will see you next year.
CDA IS COMMITTED TO CREATING MEANINGFUL OUTDOOR
EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT YOUTH WITH CALIFORNIA’S WILDLIFE,
CONSERVATION TRADITIONS, AND HUNTING HERITAGE.
WHY YOUTH PROGRAMS MATTER
We help young people build confidence, outdoor skills, conservation values, and a lifelong respect for wildlife and habitat stewardship.
YOUTH EVENTS & OUTDOOR
OPPORTUNITIES
From youth hunts and workshops to conservation projects and outdoor education, CDA chapters host events across California year-round.
CDA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CDA proudly supports students pursuing higher education in conservation, wildlife management, agriculture, and outdoor leadership.