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GRAND NATIONAL WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION 

"Investments in today's youth
will guarantee thoughtful management of tomorrow’s resources." 
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GNWA
  • About Us
    • Benefactors
    • Board Of Directors
    • Educational Trust
    • Past Shooter Organization
  • Events
    • Annual Hunt Week
    • Golf Tournament & Crab Feast
    • Grantastic Jamboree
  • SHOP
  • NEWS
  • PHOTOS
  • Contact Us
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2022 marks the 40th year of the Grand National.

The Grand National Waterfowl Association, Inc. (GNWA) is a non-profit Dorchester County Maryland organization founded in 1982 by a group of local men and women dedicated to promoting sound conservation practice compatible with business interest on Maryland's Eastern Shore.   Starting in 1984, the fledging organization spearheaded a privately funded "band and release" free flying duck project that now exceeds the one and one half million-bird mark.

​Recognized worldwide as a major player in the field of conservation, the Grand National continues to provide funding for ornithology research and redevelopment of wetland habitat on both public and private land. 
The Grand National Waterfowl Association underwrites a college scholarship program, the Grand National Waterfowl Educational Trust.  The scholarships are awarded annually to students pursuing a career in a natural science.

Since its initiation in 1987, the scholarship roster includes high school graduates seeking an advance education in forestry, marine biology, veterinary medicine, agricultural science and conservation management.

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MISSION STATEMENT
To promote and fund waterfowl preservation, environmental programs and scholarships while, simultaneously, promoting economic development in the area by hosting an annual invitational hunt for hunters from around the United States, exposing them to the natural beauty and wildlife habitat of Dorchester County, Maryland.  
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       2022 Hunt week
       December 15 - 17, 2022

       Dorchester County, Maryland


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       36th Golf Tournament & Crab Feast
       Friday, June 10 - 2022

       Golf:  River Marsh Golf Club - Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, Cambridge, Maryland
       Crab Feast:  Portside Seafood Restaurant - Cambridge, Maryland


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       2022 Past Shooter Council Weekend - Virtual Meeting Only
      April 30, 2022
      Dorchester County, Maryland
       

BECOME A  GRAND NATIONAL WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION  BENEFACTOR

WHAT IS A BENEFACTOR? An individual, couple or organization that pays annual dues that help promote and fund waterfowl preservation, environmental programs and scholarships, AND also includes an invitation to attend exclusive Grand National Waterfowl Benefactor events.   To become a benefactor, please complete the benefactor application.
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Single Benefactor (One Person)

$265.00
PURCHASE

Double Benefactor (Couple)

$415.00
PURCHASE

Corporate Benefactor (Company)

$525.00
PURCHASE
GNWA  -  P.O. Box 106   -  411 Muse Street   -   Cambridge, Maryland 21613
Phone 410.228.0111 
© Copyright 2015 - Grand National Waterfowl Association a not-for-profit, section 501(c)(3). 
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  • About Us
    • Benefactors
    • Board Of Directors
    • Educational Trust
    • Past Shooter Organization
  • Events
    • Annual Hunt Week
    • Golf Tournament & Crab Feast
    • Grantastic Jamboree
  • SHOP
  • NEWS
  • PHOTOS
  • Contact Us