Quick Reference Calendar of California Hunting Seasons

This guide is for general reference only. Actual dates vary by zone, hunt, region and year. For specific hunting season details, dates, zone information and more, visit the Hunting in California or contact CDFW authorities.

General Hunting Season

Archery-only hunting opportunities available outside the General Hunting Season

SEASON / HUNT	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	JAN	FEB	MAR	APR	MAY	JUN
DeerYM
Black Bear
Wild Pig
Rabbit (Varying Hare)F
Jackrabbit
Tree SquirrelF
Raccoon
American Crow
PheasantF
Quail (All)YF
Mountain Quail (Zone Q1)
ChukarF
Sooty/Ruffed GrouseF
White-tailed PtarmiganF
Wild TurkeyY
Doves
Eurasian Collared-dove
Band-Tailed Pigeon
Snipe
Ducks, Mergansers, Coots, MoorhensYF
ScaupYF
GeeseYF
Black BrantY

YYouth-focused (junior/apprentice) hunts and hunting days available. Details are included on the hunting web page for each species.
FFalconry-only season dates available. Details are included on the hunting web page for each species.
MSpecial muzzleloader-only or muzzleloader and archery hunts available. Details are included on the deer hunting web page.

For more information on special hunting opportunities, visit the appropriate hunting web page for each species or contact CDFW authorities.

For hunting season dates, zone information, and special hunting requirements of species or subspecies not listed on this page, see the appropriate species listing on the Hunting in California web pages.

CDFW may have cause to close facilities or properties, postpone or cancel events, or adjust operations due to construction, fire, flood or public health concerns. Visit the CDFW Emergency Closures web page to stay up to date on all information related to land closures.