Our chapter was founded in 1978 by a group of hunters who became concerned with the future of hunting in California. We came to realize that we had to present a visible and united image to those who would see all hunting banned. Over the years we have raised well over one million dollars, which has funded conservation and habitat projects throughout our state. We also support projects nationally and internationally. We are one of several chapters in California who has enlisted the services of a legislative advocate (lobbyist) to represent us on hunting, firearms and land issues in the California Legislature.