Gate Opens: 4:48 am
Draw Time: 5:18 am
Shoot Time: 6:48 am
The post-season Veterans and Active Military Waterfowl Hunt Day takes place the second weekend in February throughout the Balance of the State on accessible private property and public lands for eligible hunters. Qualifying veterans are those defined in Section 101, Title 38, of the United States Code. Absence of verification may subject the hunter to citation.
The Refuge hunt fee is waived for this hunt. Species and daily bag limits are the same as the regular duck season (refer to CDFW hunt regulations).
In addition to a valid California hunting license, California duck validation, federal duck stamp and Harvest Information Program (HIP) validation, any person participating in this special hunt must possess and present verification of eligibility:
Veteran ID Card and/or
Military ID or
State-issued driver license or identification card with Veteran Designation
For more information
Refuge Hunt Line: (707) 733-5518
Refuge Office: (707) 733-5406
CDFW Hunt Regulations: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Waterfowl