California 2026-27 Hunting Season Dates
Quick answer
California's listed 2026-27 spring turkey season runs Mar 20-21, 2027.
Youth Hunt Same as regular season opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Sep 20, 2026.
General Eurasian Collared-dove opens Jan 1, 2026 and closes Dec 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to California CDFW.
- spring turkey
- Mar 20-21, 2027
- waterfowl
- Sep 19-20, 2026
- dove
- Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
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Key seasons by species
We summarize official agency information and link to the source for verification. Regulations can change, and zone details matter. Always confirm final dates, bag limits, permits, and legal requirements with California CDFW before hunting.
Proposed 2026-27
federal openings
in California
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing hunting and fishing access changes at 3 stations in California. Public comment closes June 26, 2026.
Turkey
Wild Turkey
General
Nov 8-Dec 7, 2025
2025-2026 season; fall season; possession limit 2 per season
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth
Mar 21-22, 2026
2025-2026 season; additional junior season; also May 4-17, 2026
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
General
Mar 28-May 3, 2026
2025-2026 season; spring general season; possession limit 3 per season combined
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Youth
May 4-17, 2026
2025-2026 season; additional junior season; second date range
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Archery
May 4-17, 2026
2025-2026 season; spring archery only season
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Fall General
Nov 14-Dec 13, 2026
Possession limit is 2 per season.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Junior
Mar 20-21, 2027
Additional Junior season also includes May 3-16, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring General
Mar 27-May 2, 2027
Possession limit is 3 per season, combined.
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Archery Only
May 3-16, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Wild Turkey
Spring Junior
May 3-16, 2027
Additional Junior season second period.
Zone: Statewide
Waterfowl
96 listed rowsAll Canada Geese
General
Oct 4-Dec 20, 2025
Split season: Oct 4 - Dec 20 & Feb 12 - Mar 10. Large Canada geese closed during Late Season
Zone: North Coast Special Management Area
All Canada Geese
Late Season
Feb 12-Mar 10, 2026
Large Canada geese closed during Late Season
Zone: North Coast Special Management Area
All Canada Geese
Regular Season
Oct 3-Dec 19, 2026
Two splits: Oct 3 - Dec 19 & Feb 12 - Mar 10. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: North Coast Special Management Area
All Canada Geese
Late Season
Feb 12-Mar 10, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: North Coast Special Management Area
All Species
Regular Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Open in designated areas only. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Morro Bay Special Management Area
All Species
Regular Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Closed during brant season. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Humboldt Bay South Spit (West Side) Special Management Area
All Species
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Closed during brant season
Zone: Humboldt Bay South Spit (West Side) Special Management Area
All Species
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Waterfowl season opens concurrently with brant season. Open in designated areas only
Zone: Morro Bay Special Management Area
All Species
General
opens Nov 16, 2025
Closed until Nov 16
Zone: Martis Creek Lake Special Management Area
All Species
Regular Season
opens Nov 16, 2026
Closed until Nov 16. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Martis Creek Lake Special Management Area
Black Brant
General
Nov 29-Dec 14, 2025
Zone: Northern Brant Special Management Area
Black Brant
General
Nov 30-Dec 15, 2025
Zone: Balance of State Brant Special Management Area
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Black Brant
Regular Season
Nov 29-Dec 14, 2026
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northern Brant Special Management Area
Black Brant
Regular Season
Nov 30-Dec 15, 2026
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Brant Special Management Area
Canada Geese
General
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
Zone: Klamath Basin Special Management Area
Canada Geese
General
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 11, 2026
May include: 20 white geese, 10 dark geese (no more than 2 Large Canada geese)
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Canada Geese
Late Season
Feb 14-15, 2026
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Canada Geese
Regular Season
Oct 3, 2026-Jan 10, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Klamath Basin Special Management Area
Canada Geese
Regular Season
Oct 3, 2026-Jan 10, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Canada Geese
Late Season
Feb 20-21, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Coots & Moorhens
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Concurrent with duck season
Zone: Statewide
Coots & Moorhens
Regular Season
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Concurrent with duck season. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks
General
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 14, 2026
7 mallards (no more than 2 females), 3 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 scaup
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Ducks
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
7 mallards (no more than 2 females), 3 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 scaup
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
7 mallards (no more than 2 females), 3 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 scaup
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
7 mallards (no more than 2 females), 3 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 scaup
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks
Falconry
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Falconry Take; ducks only; multiple segments: Oct 18 - Jan 28, Jan 31 - Feb 1, Feb 7 - 8
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks
Falconry
Oct 23, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Falconry Take; ducks only; multiple segments: Oct 23 - Jan 31, Feb 1 - 4
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Ducks
General
Oct 23, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
7 mallards (no more than 2 females or Mexican ducks), 3 pintail, 2 canvasback, 2 redheads, 2 scaup
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Ducks
Veterans and Active Military
Jan 17-18, 2026
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days; ducks only
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Ducks
Veterans and Active Military
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days; ducks only
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks
Falconry
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Falconry Take second segment; ducks only
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks
Falconry
Feb 1-4, 2026
Falconry Take second segment; ducks only
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Ducks
Falconry
Feb 7-8, 2026
Falconry Take third segment; ducks only
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks
Regular Season
Oct 3, 2026-Jan 13, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Ducks
Regular Season
Oct 23, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Ducks
Regular Season
Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks
Regular Season
Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks
Regular Season
Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 14, 2026
Falconry Take
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Falconry Take; multiple segments: Oct 18 - Jan 28, Jan 31 - Feb 1, Feb 7 - 8
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Oct 28, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Falconry Take; multiple segments: Oct 28 - Jan 28, Jan 31 - Feb 1, Feb 7 - 8
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Falconry Take second segment
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Falconry Take second segment
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Feb 7-8, 2026
Falconry Take third segment
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks (including Mergansers), Geese, American Coots, Common Moorhens
Falconry
Feb 7-8, 2026
Falconry Take third segment
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks only
Veterans and Active Military
Jan 17-18, 2027
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Ducks only
Veterans and Active Military
Feb 6-7, 2027
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Youth
Sep 20-21, 2025
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Veterans and Active Military
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Veterans and Active Military
Jan 31-Feb 1, 2026
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Youth
Feb 7-8, 2026
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Youth
Feb 7-8, 2026
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Youth
Feb 7-8, 2026
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Southern California Zone
Ducks, Geese, Coots, Moorhens
Youth
Feb 7-8, 2026
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Geese
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Zone: Southern California Zone
Geese
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Geese
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
In Sacramento Valley Special Management Area only 3 white-fronted geese may be taken
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Geese
General
Oct 23, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Geese
Regular Season
Oct 23, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Geese
Regular Season
Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern California Zone
Geese
Regular Season
Oct 24, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Large Canada Geese
Early Season
Oct 4-6, 2025
Large Canada geese only
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Same as regular season
Youth Hunt
Sep 19-20, 2026
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Same as regular season
Veterans and Active Military
Feb 6-7, 2027
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Same as regular season
Veterans and Active Military
Feb 6-7, 2027
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern California Zone
Same as regular season
Youth Hunt
Feb 13-14, 2027
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Same as regular season
Youth Hunt
Feb 13-14, 2027
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Same as regular season
Youth Hunt
Feb 13-14, 2027
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern California Zone
Same as regular season
Youth Hunt
Feb 13-14, 2027
Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Scaup
General
Oct 4-Nov 30, 2025
Split season: Oct 4 - Nov 30 & Dec 18 - Jan 14
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Scaup
General
Nov 4, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Scaup
General
Nov 4, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Scaup
General
Nov 4, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Zone: Southern California Zone
Scaup
General
Nov 7, 2025-Jan 31, 2026
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Scaup
General
Dec 18, 2025-Jan 14, 2026
Split season second segment
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Oct 3-Nov 29, 2026
Two splits: Oct 3 - Nov 29 & Dec 17 - Jan 13. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern California Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Colorado River Zone
Scaup
Regular Season
Nov 7, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Zone
White and White-fronted Geese
General
Oct 4, 2025-Jan 16, 2026
Zone: Klamath Basin Special Management Area
White and White-fronted Geese
General
Oct 4-Nov 30, 2025
Split season: Oct 4 - Nov 30 & Jan 2 - Jan 14
Zone: Northeastern Zone
White and White-fronted Geese
General
Jan 2-14, 2026
Split season second segment
Zone: Northeastern Zone
White and White-fronted Geese
Late Season
Feb 5-Mar 10, 2026
Late Season
Zone: Northeastern Zone
White and White-fronted Geese
Regular Season
Oct 3, 2026-Jan 13, 2027
Two splits: Oct 3 - Nov 29 & Jan 1 - Jan 13. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
White and White-fronted Geese
Regular Season
Oct 3, 2026-Jan 15, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Klamath Basin Special Management Area
White and White-fronted Geese
Late Season
Feb 5-Mar 10, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Northeastern Zone
White Geese
General
Nov 1, 2025-Jan 28, 2026
Split season: Nov 1 - Jan 28, Jan 31 - Feb 6, Feb 12 - Feb 20
Zone: Imperial County Special Management Area
White Geese
General
Jan 31-Feb 6, 2026
Split season second segment
Zone: Imperial County Special Management Area
White Geese
General
Feb 12-20, 2026
Split season third segment
Zone: Imperial County Special Management Area
White Geese
Regular Season
Nov 4, 2026-Feb 21, 2027
Multiple segments: Nov 4 - Jan 31, Feb 1-5, Feb 8-12, Feb 16-21. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Imperial County Special Management Area
White-fronted Geese
Regular Season
through Dec 21, 2026
Open concurrently with general goose season through Dec 21. 2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Sacramento Valley Special Management Area
White-fronted Geese
General
through Dec 21, 2025
Open concurrently with general goose season through Dec 21
Zone: Sacramento Valley Special Management Area
Whitefronts and White Geese
Late Season
Feb 14-18, 2026
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Whitefronts and White Geese
Late Season
Feb 20-24, 2027
2026-2027 regulations.
Zone: Balance of State Zone
Dove
Eurasian Collared-dove
General
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2025
2025-2026 season; open all year
Zone: Statewide
Eurasian Collared-dove
General
Jan 1-Dec 31, 2026
Open all year.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove
General
Sep 1-15, 2025
2025-2026 season; two date ranges: Sep 1-15 and Nov 8 - Dec 22
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove
General
Nov 8-Dec 22, 2025
2025-2026 season; second date range
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove
General
Sep 1-15, 2026
Two season periods: Sep 1-15 and Nov 14-Dec 28. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove
General
Nov 14-Dec 28, 2026
Second season period. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Spotted Dove and Ringed Turtle Dove
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
No season dates specified.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Pheasant
Falconry
Aug 16, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
2025-2026 season; hawking hours sunrise to sunset
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Archery
Oct 11-Nov 2, 2025
2025-2026 season; two separate date ranges: Oct 11 - Nov 2 and Dec 22 - Jan 18
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
General
Nov 8-Dec 21, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Archery
Dec 22, 2025-Jan 18, 2026
2025-2026 season; second date range of archery season
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Falconry
Aug 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Hawking hours are Sunrise to Sunset. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Archery Only
Oct 10-Nov 1, 2026
Two separate archery periods: Oct 10 - Nov 1 and Dec 28 - Jan 24. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
General
Nov 14-Dec 27, 2026
Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Pheasant
Archery Only
Dec 28, 2026-Jan 24, 2027
Second archery period. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Quail
14 listed rowsAll Quail
Falconry
Aug 16, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
All Quail
Archery
Aug 16-Sep 5, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
All Quail
General
Sep 27, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
2025-2026 season; all quail
Zone: Zone Q2
All Quail
Youth
Oct 4-5, 2025
2025-2026 season; early season for hunters with Junior Hunting Licenses in Mojave National Preserve
Zone: Mojave National Preserve
All Quail
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
2025-2026 season; all quail
Zone: Zone Q3
All Quail
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
2025-2026 season; all quail
Zone: Zone Q1
All Quail
General
Sep 26, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
All Quail. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Zone Q2
All Quail
General
Oct 17, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
All Quail. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Zone Q1
All Quail
General
Oct 17, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
All Quail. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Zone Q3
Mountain Quail
General
Sep 13-Oct 17, 2025
2025-2026 season; Mountain Quail only
Zone: Zone Q1
Mountain Quail
General
Sep 12-Oct 16, 2026
Mountain Quail only. Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Zone Q1
Quail
Falconry
Aug 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Zone: Statewide
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Quail
Archery Only
Aug 15-Sep 4, 2026
Zone: Statewide
Quail
Youth/Junior
Oct 3-4, 2026
Early Season for Hunters with Junior Hunting Licenses in Mojave National Preserve.
Zone: Mojave National Preserve
Grouse
15 listed rowsChukar
Archery
Aug 16-Sep 5, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Chukar
Falconry
Aug 16, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Chukar
General
Oct 18, 2025-Jan 25, 2026
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Greater Sage-grouse
Falconry
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
2025-2026 season; closed
Zone: Statewide
Greater Sage-grouse
General
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
2025-2026 season; closed; 0 permits adopted for all four hunt zones; hunting by permit only
Zone: North Mono Zone
Greater Sage-grouse
General/Archery
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
0 permits adopted for all four hunt zones. Sage-grouse hunting for general, archery, and falconry seasons is by permit only. Season is closed.
Zone: North Mono Zone only
Greater Sage-grouse
Archery
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
2025-2026 season; closed; 0 permits adopted for all four hunt zones; hunting by permit only
Zone: North Mono Zone
Sooty (Blue) / Ruffed Grouse
Archery
Aug 16-Sep 5, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Sooty (Blue) / Ruffed Grouse
Falconry
Aug 16, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Sooty (Blue) / Ruffed Grouse
General
Sep 13-Oct 13, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
Sooty (Blue) / Ruffed Grouse
Falconry
Aug 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Sooty (Blue) / Ruffed Grouse
Archery Only
Aug 15-Sep 4, 2026
Zone: Statewide
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Sooty (Blue) / Ruffed Grouse
General
Sep 12-Oct 12, 2026
Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Ptarmigan
Falconry
Aug 16, 2025-Feb 28, 2026
2025-2026 season
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Ptarmigan
General
Sep 13-21, 2025
2025-2026 season; possession limit 2 per season; archery also included in this season
Zone: Statewide
Small Game
Snipe
General
Oct 18, 2025-Feb 1, 2026
2025-2026 season; possession limit triple the daily bag
Zone: Statewide
Migratory Birds
Band-tailed Pigeon
General
Sep 20-28, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: North
Band-tailed Pigeon
General
Dec 20-28, 2025
2025-2026 season
Zone: South
Band-tailed Pigeon
General
Sep 19-27, 2026
Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: North
Band-tailed Pigeon
General
Dec 19-27, 2026
Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: South
Other
Chukar
Archery Only
Aug 15-Sep 4, 2026
Zone: Statewide
Chukar
Falconry
Aug 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Chukar
General
Oct 17, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
Snipe
General
Oct 17, 2026-Jan 31, 2027
Possession limit is triple the daily bag.
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Ptarmigan
Falconry
Aug 15, 2026-Feb 28, 2027
Zone: Statewide
White-tailed Ptarmigan
General & Archery
Sep 12-20, 2026
Possession limit is 2 per season.
Zone: Statewide
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California Hunting Season FAQ
When does deer season start in California?
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When does spring turkey open in California?
March 20, 2027 is the first listed spring turkey opener for California; the listed window is Mar 20-21, 2027.
Do I need a license to hunt in California?
Yes. Hunters generally need the appropriate California hunting license, and some seasons may require tags, permits, stamps, or zone-specific authorizations. Confirm final requirements with California CDFW.