Open Season Map

California snipe season 2026-27 Open

Snipe season in California is open now, closes Jan 31, 2027.

Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read today.

SeasonZoneDatesStatus
General Statewide Oct 17, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 Open open, closes in 78 days

Snipe hunting in California runs from Oct 17, 2026 (General) to Jan 31, 2027 (General) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Jan 31, 2027.

Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife, CDFW 2026-2027 upland game bird seasons (page). Read today.

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