Hunting Articles

Eden Landing Ecological Reserve Announces Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities
by CDFW, OCTOBER 3, 2018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is offering waterfowl hunting opportunities at the Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (ELER) in Hayward during the 2018-19 season. The reserve includes former commercial salt ponds now managed by CDFW as low-salinity water bird habitat and areas restored to full tidal action. Access to ELER for waterfowl hunting will be open for 100 hunters...
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Turn in Poachers – Get big game preference points
by ODFW, OCTOBER 2, 2018

A new program will provide big game preference points in lieu of a cash reward to people who turn in poachers. The program builds on the long standing Turn in Poachers Program (TIP), a successful collaboration between the Oregon Hunters Association and Oregon State Police which until now only provided cash rewards for information about poaching. But new this year, people who provide information...
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CDFW Q&A: Why Can’t I Hunt Squirrels in Southern California?
by CDFW, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Question: I am a new hunter and I am wondering why squirrel hunting is not allowed in Los Angeles and other counties. Is this a political thing? I find it hard to believe there is a declining population of squirrels, and I can’t think of any reason why hunting them would not be allowed. I would like to go out for some...
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Know before you go, hunters! Follow fire restrictions and closures
by ODFW, SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Oregon’s most popular hunting season (centerfire deer) opens Saturday, Sept. 29 statewide with warm, dry weather still in the forecast. “We have had a very tough fire season with the number of human-caused wildfires well above average,” says Oregon Department of Forestry’s Tom Fields. “Fire danger remains high in many areas and the slightest spark still carries a great deal of...
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California Waterfowl Hunting Seasons Opening Soon
by CDFW, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

California’s 2018-2019 waterfowl hunting season is fast approaching, with one special early opportunity for young hunters in California’s Northeastern Zone. The weekend of Sept. 22-23 is designated as Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in this zone only. Additional youth waterfowl hunting opportunities will follow in the other zones around the state on Feb. 2-3, 2019. The majority of hunters will take to the blinds Oct. 20 in...
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Cougar killed on Hunchback Mtn Trail Area in Mt Hood NF
by ODFW, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018

An adult female cougar was shot and killed by wildlife officials at approximately. 3:15 p.m. today on the Hunchback Mtn Trail Area of Mt. Hood National Forest. The cougar’s carcass is now being transported by Oregon State Police to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Forensics Laboratory in Ashland. The laboratory will analyze evidence from the cougar killed today and compare it with...
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