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Prime Wetland Conditions Awaiting Waterfowl Hunters at State-Operated Public Hunt Areas

Friday, October 25

California’s statewide waterfowl season opens Saturday, Oct. 26, and waterfowl hunters headed to public hunting areas this season will encounter some of the best habitat and wetland conditions in years.“Overall, it should be a great year to get out and enjoy your public wildlife... Read More.

Days Away from Youth Waterfowl Hunt Days

Thursday, September 12

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the dates of September 21 and 22 have been designated as youth waterfowl hunt days in the Northeastern California Zone, including Lassen, Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties. This special event aims to encourage young... Read More.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the completion of its 2024 waterfowl breeding population survey.

Monday, July 29

The survey results reveal a significant decline in the number of breeding ducks in California. Overall, the breeding duck population has decreased by 25 percent compared to last year, with mallards—the most abundant duck species in the survey—seeing a 12 percent decline.CDFW Waterfowl Program... Read More.

Reduced Hunting Days for Waterfowl in NE California says the CDFW Due to Low Water Levels

Tuesday, September 19

Despite a wet winter, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) says there is insufficient water to justify regular-season fowl hunting opportunities in some NE California wildland areas. The department is announcing that this season, Fowl hunting opportunities in the Shasta Valley Wildland... Read More.

Avian Botulism Detected in Waterfowl and Shorebirds at Tulare Lake

Thursday, August 10

Avian botulism has raised alarm at Tulare Lake, prompting an immediate Coordinated Response. Revived by a wet winter and spring, Tulare Lake has become a hub for various bird species. Once a sprawling freshwater reservoir, the lake's revival attracted various water birds as it... Read More.

CDFW Warns Waterfowl Hunters of Avian Flu Spread

Monday, October 3

The Waterfowl hunting season kicked off on the 1st of the month. Yet the California Department of Fish and Wildlife is concerned about the spread of bird flu. The Eurasian strain of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, continues to impact... Read More.

Wildlife Area Closes to Waterfowl Hunting as Lakes Dry Up

Friday, September 16

Extreme drought conditions close the Shasta Valley Wildlife area in Siskiyou county to waterfowl hunting for the entire season. CDFW announced the drying conditions have resulted in a loss of wetlands and waterfowl habitats. Three reservoirs supply the wetlands for the wildlife area, yet,... Read More.

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Prime Wetland Conditions Awaiting Waterfowl Hunters at State-Operated Public Hunt Areas

Days Away from Youth Waterfowl Hunt Days

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the completion of its 2024 waterfowl breeding population survey.

Reduced Hunting Days for Waterfowl in NE California says the CDFW Due to Low Water Levels

Avian Botulism Detected in Waterfowl and Shorebirds at Tulare Lake

CDFW Warns Waterfowl Hunters of Avian Flu Spread

Wildlife Area Closes to Waterfowl Hunting as Lakes Dry Up

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