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Migratory Game Bird Hunting (Waterfowl, Coot, and Moorhen Hunting)

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502 Waterfowl 2026-27State & Local

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Agency

California → Fish and Game Commission

NAICS

114210 - Hunting and Trapping

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PostedDec 10

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AgencyCalifornia → Fish and Game Commission

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California → Fish and Game Commission

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Melanie WeaverWaterfowl Program Coordinator

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Full Description

Waterfowl, coot and moorhen hunting, specifically potential amendments to current hunting regulations, which may include season and/or bag limit changes and closed seasons.

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