Current waterfowl hunter quota information

Current status of waterfowl hunter quotas for San Luis and Merced NWRs

Current Hunt Unit Status

Updated 10/13/2026 -- Opening Weekend quotas will be posted Friday, October 23

San Luis free roam:

Blue Goose Unit:

Kesterson Unit:

West Bear Creek Unit:

East Bear Creek Unit:

N. Freitas Unit:

S. Freitas Unit:

Merced NWR:

Lonetree Unit:

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