California · 2026–27 Edition
California Hunting Seasons
Every open season we track in California, on one page — each links to the full dates, zones, bag limits and shooting hours. All dates are held against California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
California Deer Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, gun and muzzleloader dates by zone, bag limits and shooting hours.
California Deer season dates →California Dove Season
✓ VerifiedMourning dove segments, daily bag and legal shooting hours.
California Dove season dates →California Duck Season
✓ VerifiedWaterfowl zones, split segments, species bag limits and Duck Stamp info.
California Duck season dates →California Turkey Season
✓ VerifiedSpring and fall turkey dates and bag limits.
California Turkey season dates →California Bear Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates by method and zone, bag limits and check-in rules.
California Bear season dates →California Elk Season
✓ VerifiedArchery, muzzleloader and rifle season dates, tags and bag limits.
California Elk season dates →California Pheasant Season
✓ VerifiedSeason segments by zone, daily bag and possession limits.
California Pheasant season dates →California Squirrel Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
California Squirrel season dates →California Rabbit Season
✓ VerifiedSeason dates, daily bag and possession limits.
California Rabbit season dates →License & regulations
A California hunting license is required for all of the above. Migratory birds also need HIP registration, and waterfowl need a Federal Duck Stamp.
Where to hunt
Public land access — wildlife management areas by county and acreage, plus the permits California Department of Fish and Wildlife requires beyond a hunting license.