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| The efforts and accomplishments of COHA on issues relating to wildlife conservation and our hunting heritage are often chronicled in newspapers, magazines and other print media. Below is a recent and historical archive of accounts of COHA's activities that have been documented in print media. |
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Write to our Governor Today
Two California Waterfowl supported pro-hunting bills have passed out of the State Legislature and are now on the Governor's desk for his consideration. We are asking all of our members to take action by submitting a support letter to the Governor for each of the following bills. |
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TWO PRO-HUNTING BILLS IN CALIFORNIA . . . There are a couple of positive pro-hunting bills that will be on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's desk for his consideration. For more information click below. |
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| MDF Magazine July/Aug 2009 |
MDF Takes a Bold Stand on California's Wildlife and Sportsmen Issues
MDF contributes $15,000 to the California Outdoor Heritage Alliance. by Rich Fletcher |
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| Lead Shot Use Okay for Upland in Condor Zone |
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Western Outdoor News - August 21, 2009 - Page 2 and 30. |
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| Gretchen Heffler Joins COHA as Director of Development for Southern California |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – August 3, 2009 – The California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) is pleased to announce the addition of Gretchen Heffler as the Director of Development for Southern California.
“Gretchen Heffler has been involved in the promotion of wildlife conservation and the protection of our hunting heritage in Southern California for the nearly a decade," said COHA President, Bill Gaines. "She not only has shown a commitment to these resources and traditions, she understands the tremendous political threats they currently face in our state. Her proven dedication to the future of our outdoor heritage is well known in the Southern California by those who treasure the majesty of being on the mountain or in the marsh at daybreak and seeing the world come alive. We are honored to welcome her to COHA."
Gretchen will continue her fundraising and leadership in Southern California’s conservation community, and help COHA build volunteer infrastructure for the next generation of conservationists.
"COHA has made tremendous strides in building alliances with organizations, outdoor industry and individuals who care deeply about wildlife conservation and our ability to hunt in California. However, those that oppose these traditions are more organized and better funded than ever, and are actively trying to chip away at these rights. From ammunition to hunting dogs, they view California as the most fertile ground for launching an anti-hunting agenda that would quickly sweep the nation. COHA must stand tall in California for the sake of outdoorsmen and women throughout the nation,” said Gretchen.
Gretchen joins COHA after previously serving with Ducks Unlimited, where she led the development efforts in Southern California and Arizona since 2001. Prior to joining Ducks Unlimited, Gretchen was employed by MSGI Direct, marketing Capital Campaign fundraising programs. Gretchen also worked as Director of Marketing and Sales for two international performance tour companies (music festival and event production) and spent 10 years at the University of Southern California as the Assistant Director of Direct Marketing. During her tenure, she produced both telemarketing and direct mail annual giving programs.
Born in Ventura, California, Gretchen has a BS and an MPA in Public Administration with an Emphasis in Systems Management, Statistical Analysis and Labor Relations from the University of Southern California.
Gretchen enjoys fishing, hunting and music. Gretchen played with the U.S.C. Trojan Marching Band and currently plays with the Pommerado Community Band. |
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| COHA/CHC Joint Fundraiser |
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COHA and the California Houndsmen for Conservation joint fundraising dinner August 1st, Thornton California. Click below for more informaiton. |
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COHA Press Release COHA/CHC Joint Fundraiser
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| Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) President and CEO, Miles Moretti, joined the COHA Board of Directors |
The California Outdoor Heritage Alliance (COHA) took another step forward in its efforts to unite the political voice of California's wildlife conservation interests recently when the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF) President and CEO, Miles Moretti, joined the COHA Board of Directors. Mr. Moretti was officially approved as a member of the COHA Board at the annual "Meeting of the COHA Members" held in late April at the Quail Point Hunt Club in Zamora. In taking a seat on the COHA Board of Directors, Mr. Moretti and MDF have joined ranks with top management representatives of three other leading wildlife conservation organizations who also serve on the Board -- including the President of Delta Waterfowl, Rob Olson, National Wild Turkey Federation Board Member and Treasurer, Vince Rosdahl, and California Waterfowl Association Board Members Jim Waters, Yancey Forest-Knowles and Mike Eberhard.
Outdoor Wire New Release |
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