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Willows area, Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife Refuges, California · Post-season refuge waterfowl hunt
Feb 6, 2027 – Feb 7, 2027
Scheduled February 6–7, 2027; reservation applications must be submitted at least 17 days before the chosen date.
February 6–7, 2027, at Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter National Wildlife Refuges. California offers reservation applications through CDFW at least 17 days before the desired hunt day; the regular waterfowl lottery process applies. Only Veterans and active-duty military may hunt during this event, though non-shooting companions can be included on reservation cards. Bring acceptable proof of Veteran or military status and review current refuge and hunting regulations
VERIFIED — OFFICIAL SOURCE · Last verified Oct 27, 2026 · Recently updated
Organization: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex · official special hunts page
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2027-02-06 · Qualifying Veterans with honorable discharge/release and active-duty military, including Guard and Reserve on active duty other than for training. Carry DD214, Veteran Benefit Card, Retired Active Military ID, or Active Duty ID.
2027-02-07 · Veterans honorably discharged or released, and active-duty service members, including National Guard and Reserve on active duty other than training. Proof of status required.
2027-02-06 · Veterans, active-duty Armed Forces including National Guard and Reserve on active duty other than training, and youth 15 and under.
2027-02-06 · Veterans who served in a combat zone and were honorably discharged; active-duty military, including qualifying Guard and Reserve service.
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