The Sacramento Valley is historically known for its premier waterfowl hunting. Since 1950, portions of the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex have been open to the public for hunting.
Hunting is an important wildlife management tool that we recognize as a healthy, traditional outdoor pastime, deeply rooted in America’s heritage. Hunting can instill a unique understanding and appreciate of wildlife, their behavior, and their habitat needs. As practiced on refuges, hunting does not pose a threat to wildlife populations, and in some instances is necessary for sound wildlife management. Hunting programs can promote understanding and appreciation of natural resources and their management on lands and waters in the Refuge System.
*This webpage is specific for Sacramento, Delevan, Colusa and Sutter NWRs*. Click here to find information about hunting at the Sacramento River NWR.
Portions of the following refuges are open to waterfowl and upland game bird hunting (geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, snipe, pheasant, and turkey) in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations and subject to special regulations:
- Sacramento NWR
- Delevan NWR
- Colusa NWR
- Sutter NWR
Hunting on these refuges is regulated through the Hunter Check Stations, and there are specific permits, fees, and regulations.
Original source can be found here.
