The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Central Region, along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), will hold an in-person outreach meeting to share information regarding the hunting programs in the northern San Joaquin Valley. The meeting will include updates on the 2025-26 waterfowl hunt results, habitat and local breeding conditions, upcoming projects and hunt program updates.
CDFW lands to be discussed are the Mendota, Los Banos, Volta and North Grasslands wildlife areas, including the Salt Slough, China Island, Gadwall, Widell/Ramaciotti and Mud Slough units. USFWS personnel will also be available to speak about the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, including the Lone Tree Unit, as well as San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, including the Kesterson, Blue Goose, East and West Bear Creek and the Freitas units.
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. in the multipurpose room at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge at 7376 S. Wolfsen Road, Los Banos, CA, 93635. Please email LosBanosWA@wildlife.ca.gov to RSVP and submit comments and questions prior to the meeting.
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