California brant season 2026-27 Upcoming
Brant season in California is opens Nov 29, 2026 (General season).
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Balance of State Brant | Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 16 days |
| General season | Northern Brant | Nov 29, 2026 to Dec 14, 2026 | Upcoming opens in 15 days |
Brant hunting in California runs from Nov 29, 2026 (General season, Northern Brant) to Dec 15, 2026 (General season) in the 2026-27 season, and is opens Nov 29, 2026 (General season).
Dates differ by zone or unit (Balance of State Brant and Northern Brant); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CDFW 2026-2027 waterfowl seasons (page). Read today.