Quail season in California runs Aug 15 – Oct 4 across 4 Zones.
| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
| Zone | 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 | — | — | — |
Quail season in California currently runs Aug 15 to Oct 4, across 11 season rows and 4 Zones, split by weapon (General, Archery, Falconry).
The best Zones for quail in California depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see California seasons, public land, and license.