Wild Turkey Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Spring | Mar 29 | May 4 | OTC |
| Fall | Nov 15 | Dec 1 | OTC |
Black Bear Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| General Season | Aug 9 | Dec 28 | OTC |
Elk (Tule & Rocky Mountain) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Tule Elk (Draw) | Sep 6 | Sep 14 | Draw |
| Rocky Mountain Elk (Draw) | Sep 20 | Sep 28 | Draw |
Mourning Dove Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Sep 1 | Nov 9 | HIP |
Wild Hog (Feral) Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Year-Round | Jan 1 | Dec 31 | License |
Mule Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| A Zone (General) | Aug 16 | Sep 28 | OTC |
| B Zone (Archery) | Aug 2 | Sep 22 | Draw |
| B Zone (Rifle) | Sep 20 | Oct 5 | Draw |
| D Zone | Aug 16 | Sep 14 | Draw |
| X Zones (Premium) | Oct 11 | Nov 2 | Draw |
Pheasant Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Regular Season | Oct 15 | Dec 31 | OTC |
Duck & Goose Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| Early Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | Stamp |
| Duck Season | Oct 18 | Jan 25 | Stamp |
| Canada Goose Regular | Oct 18 | Jan 31 | Stamp |
| Snow Goose (Conservation Order) | Feb 1 | Apr 15 | HIP |
Columbian Black-tailed Deer Season Dates
| Season | Opens | Closes | Tag |
|---|
| A Zone | Aug 16 | Sep 28 | OTC |
Verify before you hunt.
These dates are compiled for planning and can change between when they're published and
when the season opens — and many states vary dates by unit, zone, or WMU. Always
confirm with California Department of Fish & Wildlife before heading out. Nothing here is legal advice.
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