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Garcia's Hunting Preserve
PheasantChukar and partridgeDoveDucks and geeseTurkeyWild hogs
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Dove Hunting in California
7 outfitters, lodges, preserves and leases that advertise dove hunts in California.
Planning a dove hunt in California? Below are 7 businesses and programs that advertise dove hunting in the state: 4 bird preserves, 2 membership clubs, 1 guided outfitter. Each listing shows where its information came from and links to the operator. Prices and openings change every season, so contact the operator before you plan around a date.
Dove hunting outfitters and preserves in California
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Land for sale in California with dove
$13,990,000
Guinda, CA · $1,496/acre
Wild hogsWhitetail deerDoveQuailBlack or brown bear
“Hunt, fish, hike, camp, swim, horseback ride, round up cattle, or just relax and enjoy the views.”
Current hunting lease mentioned
$1,475,000
Cottonwood, CA · $11,277/acre
Whitetail deerDoveTurkeyQuail
“Additionally, there is some open land which also can be irrigated using "big gun" sprinklers and planted as a food plot to attract wildlife, like…”
California seasons and licenses
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Dove hunting in other states
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Federal migratory bird rules
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Dove hunting in California: common questions
Where can I go dove hunting in California?
Where2Hunt lists 7 paid dove hunting options in California (4 bird preserves, 2 membership clubs, 1 guided outfitter), near towns including Lincoln, Lancaster, San Miguel, Corning, Coalinga, Dorris. Public land and walk-in programs are run by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
When is dove season in California?
Season dates, units and bag limits are set every year by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Check the official regulations before you book; an outfitter's dates do not replace the state's.
Do I need a license to hunt dove on a preserve or with an outfitter in California?
Yes, in most cases you need a California hunting license and any required tags or stamps, even on private land or a preserve. Some preserves sell short-term licenses; ask the operator and check the state agency.
What federal requirements apply to dove hunting?
Migratory bird hunters need HIP registration, and waterfowl hunters 16 and older need a federal duck stamp, in addition to state licenses.