Scaup season in California runs Oct 3 – Jan 31 across 5 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Balance of state | General | Nov 7 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone Colorado river | General | Nov 7 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone Northeastern California | General | Oct 3 — Nov 29 | — | — | — |
| Zone Northeastern California | General | Dec 17 — Jan 13 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern California | General | Nov 7 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
| Zone Southern San Joaquin Valley | General | Nov 7 — Jan 31 | — | — | — |
Scaup season in California currently runs Oct 3 to Jan 31, across 6 season rows and 5 Zones, split by weapon (General).
The best Zones for scaup 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.