California - Stick to the Rivers and Valleys

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Forecast: In what's become typical, the Sacramento Valley, San Joaquin Valley, and the Sacramento River/San Joaquin River delta area remain the talked about pheasant hunting destinations in California. An uptick in rainfall this spring appears to have boosted production for a host of "The Golden State's" myriad upland species, including pheasants.

Season Dates: November 13 through December 26, 2010
Daily Bag Limit: 2 for first weekend of season, 3 for remainder of season
Possession Limit: Twice daily bag limit
Field Notes: In addition to ringnecks, California's diverse upland platter includes chukar, sage grouse, sooty grouse, ruffed grouse, white-tailed ptarmigan, California (valley) quail, mountain quail and Gambel's (desert) quail.
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