Washington’s 2026–2027 duck hunting season is underway, with opportunities continuing through January 31. From the wetlands of Puget Sound and Skagit Valley to the Columbia Basin and lower Columbia River, hunters can access numerous public hunting areas, including state wildlife areas and federal refuges, although access rules and reservation requirements vary.
Duck hunters in the San Francisco Bay Area will have ten opportunities to hunt at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve this season, with no entry fees or advance reservations required. The hunts include special Tuesday dates when most other public waterfowl hunting areas are closed, offering additional access to productive Bay Area wetlands.
CDFW survey points to stable mallards, fewer ducks overall, and promising habitat despite a dry year
All migratory bird seasons are now live in the Hunterizer app, including updated goose hunt areas, expanded sandhill crane opportunities, and the latest Idaho Fish and Game regulations.
California hunters can now access newly adopted 2026–2027 seasons and regulations for waterfowl, upland birds, small mammals and furbearers in the Hunterizer app. The update follows earlier additions of 2026–2027 big game seasons and introduces new features including species-specific zone maps and after-harvest requirement guidance.
Michigan hunters and trappers have a major new update to work with: the Michigan DNR has released its 2026–2027 waterfowl and fur harvester regulations, and Hunterizer has already updated the app with the latest seasons, regulations, zone maps, and compliance details. With big game seasons already live and more species updates on the way, Michigan hunters can now plan much of their season from one place.
Bipartisan legislation introduced in Sacramento would ensure millions of dollars generated by hunters are reinvested directly into California’s state wildlife areas for habitat management and hunting access.
Lawmakers advanced a proposal to establish Wisconsin’s first sandhill crane hunting season, citing crop damage and growing bird populations. The measure has drawn sharp reactions from hunters, farmers, and conservation groups as it moves to the State Senate for consideration.
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