OUTDOOR CALENDAR
Most of California’s limited bighorn sheep hunts open on Dec. 5. (TIM GLENNER/CDFW)
Editor’s note: Because of COVID-19 restrictions, all events should be checked for changes or cancellations. Below are events that had been scheduled in December and January, with websites/phone numbers for you to check for updates. DECEMBER 5 7 13 17 19-27 22 27 28 31
Most bighorn sheep hunting seasons open Balance of State Zone American crow season opens Fall wild turkey season closes Second Northeastern Zone scaup season opens South Area band-tailed pigeon season dates Fort Hunter Liggett Period 3 tule bull elk hunt season opens General bear hunting season closes Second archery-only pheasant season opens Last day 2020 hunting and fishing seasons are valid
JANUARY 1
First day 2021 hunting and fishing licenses are valid
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Online harvest reporting begins for steelhead, sturgeon and North Coast salmon report card 1-MARCH 31 Mad River Steelhead Derby (707-496-2948) 13 Last day of duck and scaup hunting seasons in Northeastern Zone 16-17 Northeastern Zone veterans and active military personnel waterfowl hunting days 27 Opener for falconry rabbits and varying hare 31 Last day of primary season for falconry take of ducks (including mergansers), geese, coots and common moor hens (limited February openers in some zones) 31 Last day for duck season in most zones 31 Last day for most general quail hunts 31 Last day for statewide tree squirrel, rabbit and varying hare hunting seasons
Note: For more details on hunting seasons, go to wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/. For a list of upcoming bass tournaments, go to nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FishingContests/default.aspx. calsportsmanmag.com | DECEMBER 2020 California Sportsman
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