Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

CDFW Soliciting Recommendations for Sacramento Valley Wildlife Areas and Federal Refuges

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), held an online outreach meeting on Monday, August 25, 2025, to take comments and recommendations regarding hunting programs in the Northern Sacramento Valley from licensed hunters. The meeting included updates on habitat conditions, availability of water for wetlands, Avian Influenza, and hunting access opportunities.

State lands discussed included the Gray Lodge and Upper Butte Basin Wildlife Areas including the Little Dry Creek, Howard Slough, and Llano Seco units. Refuge personnel were available to speak about the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex including Delevan, Sacramento, Colusa, and Sutter NWRs.

CDFW annually provides an opportunity for licensed hunters to comment and make recommendations on public hunting programs, including anticipated habitat conditions in the hunting areas on Type A wildlife areas through public meetings and outreach. Please email Gray Lodge Wildlife Area at: glwla@wildlife.ca.gov for a link and instructions on how to submit comments and questions for future meetings.