California quail season 2026-27 Open
Quail 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | Statewide | Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General | Zone Q1 (All Quail) | Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
| General | Zone Q1 (Mountain Quail Only) | Sep 12, 2026 to Oct 16, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General | Zone Q2 (All Quail) | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
| General | Zone Q3 (All Quail) | 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 |
Quail 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: junior Oct 3, 2026 to Oct 4, 2026; falconry Aug 15, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
Dates differ by zone or unit (Zone Q1 (All Quail), Zone Q1 (Mountain Quail Only), Zone Q2 (All Quail) and Zone Q3 (All Quail)); check the zone column before you plan.
Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CDFW 2026-2027 upland game bird seasons (page). Read today.