CA Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Opening Soon; Drought Conditions May Limit Opportunities

By Justin Stakes

Sacramento, CA -(AmmoLand.com)- As California’s 2015-2016 waterfowl hunting season approaches, hunters may find that wildlife areas may have limited space, particularly early in the season.

Most years, quality public hunting access can be found on more than two dozen national wildlife refuges and wildlife areas managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). With the ongoing drought, some areas will have significantly reduced amounts of water available while others will have normal to near normal water conditions.

Some wildlife areas and refuges may be closed, while others may open later in the season or have a reduced hunter quota. State-operated waterfowl hunting areas that will be affected for the opener include Sutter National Wildlife Refuge and Kern National Wildlife Refuge, both of which will likely open late in the season.

Opening and closing dates vary by zone. This information is included in the 2015-2016 Waterfowl Regulations booklet. Please note that as of July 1, 2015, nonlead ammunition is required when hunting upland game birds on all state …Read the Rest

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