SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 12 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following press release:
Collection of Hunter-Harvested Wings Informs Abundance, Conservation Actions
Fall has officially arrived and with it more opportunities for upland game bird hunting. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) biologists expect good hunting seasons for quail and chukar in 2026-27.
California has three native species of quail - mountain, California and Gambel's quail. At least one quail species can be found in every part of the state, offering close-to-home hunting opportunities for Californians no matter where they live. Long seasons that extend into 2027 add to the abundance of opportunities.
California is also home t...