Quail hunting season data across 11 GMUs in California. Includes harvest success and public land percentages.
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone mojave | General | Oct 3 — Oct 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone q1 | General | Sep 12 — Oct 16 | — | — | — |
| Zone q1 | General | Oct 17 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone q2 | General | Sep 26 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone q3 | General | Oct 17 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone q1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone q2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 4 | — | — | — |
| Zone q3 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 4 | — | — | — |
| GMU | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone q1 | Falconry | Aug 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone q2 | Falconry | Aug 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
| Zone q3 | Falconry | Aug 15 — Feb 28 | — | — | — |
California has 11 quail seasons across 4 GMUs, split by weapon (General, Archery, Falconry). Exact opening and closing dates are listed in the tables above.
The best GMUs for quail in California depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per GMU above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View GMU boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
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