California chukar season 2026-27 Open
Chukar season in California is open now, last season closes Feb 28, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Statewide | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
| Falconry | Statewide | Aug 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | Open open, closes in 106 days |
Chukar hunting in California runs from Aug 15, 2026 (Falconry) to Feb 28, 2027 (Falconry) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Feb 28, 2027.
Statewide seasons: general Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027; falconry Aug 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CDFW 2026-2027 upland game bird seasons (page). Read today.