Hunting Opportunities At San Diego NWR Open On September 1
The following is courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service:
Hunt Unit at San Diego NWR will OPEN September 1, 2025
Hunt Unit at San Diego NWR will OPEN September 1, 2025 for the 2025-2026 season.
Changes for the hunt unit as of 2025: removal of 25 shot shell restriction for upland game hunting.
For hunting related questions
Please contact Refuge Manager Dwane Binns: 619-385-1190.
To Report a Poacher or Polluter
If you witness a poaching or polluting incident or any fish and wildlife violation, or have information about such a violation, immediately dial the toll free CalTIP number 1-888-334-CALTIP (888 334-2258), 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For any emergencies call 911
View Draft Hunt Plan and Code of Federal Regulations Change for 2025.
The species and date determination for hunting is made by considering the purposes for which the refuge was established, as well as the need to minimize conflicts with listed endangered and threatened species and their critical habitats. Hunting dates and bag limits for California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) seasons can be found on the CDFW hunting regulations website.
| Quail, Archery Hunt Only | September 1 to Same as State |
| Eurasian Collared Dove | September 1 to End of February |
| Brush and Cottontail Rabbits | September 1 to Same as State |
| Jackrabbit | September 1 to End of February |
| Quail |
| Mourning Dove and White-winged Dove |
| Spotted Dove and Ringed Turtle Dove |
| Mule Deer – General Season | Zone D-16 | Antlered Deer |
| Mule Deer – General Season | Hunt Number: G-13 | Antlerless Deer |
| Mule Deer – Muzzleloading rifle | Hunt Number: M-6 | Either Sex |
| Mule Deer – Archery | Hunt Number: A-22 | Either Sex |
For further details, view the San Diego NWR Hunt Plan.
