2026 Waterfowl Opener Recap

Podcast: Save it for the Blind Podcast · California Waterfowl

Opublikowano: 2026-10-29

Jeff Smith and Carson Odegard sit down for a quick opening-weekend recap, breaking down how California Waterfowl properties performed across the state and comparing this year’s results with recent seasons. From a seven-bird average at Sanborn Slough to strong shoots at Grizzly Ranch, Butte Creek Island Ranch, Potrero, and Goose Lake, the opener delivered plenty of opportunity—but also a few surprises in bird behavior and species composition. Episode highlights A strong opener overall — CWA properties combined for roughly a 4.6-bird average, nearly a bird better than the previous year.Sanborn Slough stole the show — hunters...