Long Point Waterfowlers' Association

What Long Point Waterfowlers' Association does

Long Point Waterfowlers' Association (LPWA) is a community-based, Ontario-incorporated non-profit organization dedicated to waterfowl and wetland conservation, the stewardship of public hunting access, and advocacy for hunting rights across the province. Its core operational mandate is managing the public waterfowl hunting unit at Long Point Provincial Park in Port Rowan, which comprises approximately 40 hunting blinds and shooting points operated via a combination of in-person lineups and advance reservation draws, and oversight of hunting activities at St Luke's Marsh on Lake St. Clair (a 488-acre wetland owned by Ducks Unlimited Canada offering six exclusive day-permit locations). The organization is governed by a 13-person volunteer Board of Directors, including a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and nine Directors, with no disclosed paid staff.

LPWA monetizes access through a tiered annual membership program (Adult from $67, Sustaining Adult from $267, Sustaining Adult for existing OFAH members at $240, and Family at $99) and online-only day permits for St Luke's Marsh at $25 per person, supplemented by donations channeled to a Marsh Rehabilitation Project and a single annual fundraising dinner at the Port Rowan Community Centre. Distribution is principally direct-to-consumer via a Squarespace e-commerce site, with physical access delivered at the two Ontario sites. Strategic partners include Ducks Unlimited Canada (land ownership and stewardship at St Luke's Marsh), the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH membership required for St Luke's access, bundled memberships, advocacy), the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (regulatory permits for rehabilitation work), and Jim Granger Excavating (Phase One rehabilitation contractor at an estimated cost of $56,500).

Underlying technology is limited to a standard website with membership purchasing, day-permit booking, newsletter signup, and a third-party donation platform (Zeffy). There is no disclosed app, proprietary software, AI/ML capability, or integration platform. LPWA's competitive position rests on exclusive operational stewardship of scarce, geographically fixed public hunting assets in Ontario, a tightly embedded ecosystem with DUC and OFAH, regulatory permitting for marsh rehabilitation, and a volunteer-driven community brand that supports youth and women hunter recruitment events.

Name

Long Point Waterfowlers' Association

Legal name

Long Point Waterfowlers' Association

Website

https://longpointwaterfowlers.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Long Point Waterfowlers' Association is a community-based Ontario non-profit that manages public waterfowl hunting at Long Point Provincial Park and St Luke's Marsh, offering tiered memberships, day permits, and wetland conservation programs for hunters and conservationists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outdoor Recreation & Conservation Services

NAICS

Hunting and Trapping (114210), Hunting and Trapping (1142)

SIC

Fishing, Hunting And Trapping (900)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Resources & Watershed Protection (BPAGAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wetland, Riparian & Buffer Services (within forest landscapes) (AFAMAMAI)

Keywords

• Waterfowl hunting access
• Wetland conservation
• Hunting memberships
• Day permits hunting
• Marsh rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Rowan

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees providing access to the waterfowl hunting unit at Long Point Provincial Park. Tiers include Adult ($67+), Sustaining Adult ($267+), Sustaining Adult for existing OFAH members ($240), and Family ($99). Sustaining memberships provide season permits to hunt Zones A & B.
2. Day Permits: Day permits for St Luke's Marsh sold online at $25 per person. Each permit grants access to 1 of 6 exclusive hunting locations within 30 meters of the stake. Permits are non-refundable and must be purchased in advance online.
3. Donations and Fundraising: The association accepts donations for the Long Point Crown Marsh Rehabilitation Project. The estimated project cost is $56,500 for Phase One rehabilitation work including pond enhancements and channel restoration.
4. Fundraising Events: Annual fundraising dinner events held at the Port Rowan Community Centre to support LPWA operations and conservation initiatives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Long Point Waterfowlers' Association (LPWA) operates the public waterfowl hunting unit at Long Point Provincial Park and manages hunting access to St Luke's Marsh on Lake St. Clair. It sells annual memberships and day permits that grant access to approximately 40 hunting blinds/shooting points and 6 exclusive marsh hunting locations, and runs wetland rehabilitation and conservation programs.

Product overview

Long Point Waterfowlers' Association operates as a community-based, non-profit conservation organization offering membership programs and recreational access services. The core offerings include annual memberships (Adult, Sustaining Adult, Family) that provide access to waterfowl hunting at Long Point Provincial Park and St Luke's Marsh, plus sustaining memberships that include season permits. The organization also runs a Marsh Rehabilitation Project for wetland conservation and organizes community events. Memberships connect users to OFAH (Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters) for licensing support and Ducks Unlimited Canada for conservation partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Adult Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Phase One will involve approximately 4 acres of active rehabilitation, including enhancements to four pond areas (22, 23, 27, and 29) and restoration of several thousand meters of channels
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ducks Unlimited CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDucks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is the primary stewardship partner for St Luke's Marsh, having acquired and owns the property. LPWA works in cooperation with DUC to oversee hunting activities and public access to the 488-acre wetland. DUC retains ownership while LPWA manages the hunting program and ensures compliance with conservation regulations. This partnership ensures the preservation of nearly 500 acres of precious natural habitat while balancing recreational hunting opportunities.
• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOFAH is a key advocacy partner for preserving public hunting throughout Ontario. LPWA encourages support for OFAH alongside their organization to ensure a collective voice in hunting conservation conversations. OFAH membership is required for hunting St Luke's Marsh, and special dual membership packages are available through LPWA. OFAH provides political advocacy, conservation expertise, and member recruitment support.
• Department of Fisheries and OceanscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll necessary permits for the Long Point Crown Marsh Rehabilitation Project have been secured through the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations for the marsh restoration work.
• Jim Granger ExcavatingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor engaged for the Long Point Crown Marsh Rehabilitation Project Phase One. Provided the $56,500 estimate for pond and channel rehabilitation work, including specialized excavation, grading, and shaping to restore appropriate water depths and flow patterns.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pheasants Forever: U.S.-based upland game bird conservation non-profit with a chapter-based model and habitat delivery focus. Comparable as a hunter-funded conservation organization running local chapters and habitat programs.
• Canadian Wildlife Federation: National Canadian conservation non-profit with broad wildlife and habitat mandate. Comparable as a Canadian non-profit engaging members and donors on wetland and waterfowl-related conservation.
• Trout Unlimited: Coldwater fisheries conservation non-profit with a similar chapter structure and member-supported habitat restoration model. Comparable as a hunting/angling non-profit that pairs public access with conservation delivery.
• Wildlife Habitat Canada: National habitat conservation organization funded by hunter/angler surcharges in Canada. Comparable as a Canadian conservation non-profit focused on habitat protection across multiple species and landscapes.

Direct peers

• Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH): Ontario's largest hunting and fishing advocacy non-profit and LPWA's core advocacy partner. OFAH membership is required to hunt St Luke's Marsh and the organizations share member recruitment, political advocacy, and conservation mandates.
• Delta Waterfowl: North American waterfowl conservation and hunter-recruitment non-profit. Comparable as a membership-based organization dedicated to waterfowl habitat and supporting public hunting access.
• Ducks Unlimited Canada: Canada's leading wetland conservation organization and the property owner of St Luke's Marsh. Comparable as a non-profit waterfowl and wetland conservation organization that LPWA partners with to manage public hunting access.

Regional players

• Coastal Conservation Association: Marine and coastal habitat conservation non-profit. Comparable as a member-driven habitat organization protecting coastal ecosystems with recreational access considerations, though focused on saltwater fisheries rather than waterfowl.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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