2022 - 2023 Seasons And Limits

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• Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease A new disease that is highly lethal to all rabbit species which can readily be spread by hunters is now considered endemic in California. Hunters in affected counties(opens in new tab) should take the extra precautions described in the Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Factsheet (PDF)(opens in new tab).

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2025 - 2026 Seasons and Limits

Species	Season/Area	Season Dates	Daily Bag Limit	Possession Limit
Tree Squirrel Zone Map (PDF)(opens in new tab)	General	Sep 13 - Jan 25	4	4
	Archery/Falconry Only	Aug 2 - Sep 12
Rabbits & Varying Hare	General	July 1 - Jan 25	5	10
	Falconry Only	Jan 26 - March 15
Jackrabbit	General	Open all year	No limit	No limit

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