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Deer and Bear Seasons Kick Off in California

9/30/2025

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Deer season opens in D11, D13-15, D17.
Bear season starts in select deer zones and ends Dec 28 or after 1,700 bears; updates at wildlife.ca.gov.
Bear regulations limit one adult bear per license year.
Nimbus Fish Hatchery offers free tours on the second Saturday; SHARE permits cover wild pig, deer, and turkey with a $14.86 non-refundable application fee.

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Story summary

Deer season opens in D11, D13-15, D17.
Bear season starts in select deer zones and ends Dec 28 or after 1,700 bears; updates at wildlife.ca.gov.
Bear regulations limit one adult bear per license year.
Nimbus Fish Hatchery offers free tours on the second Saturday; SHARE permits cover wild pig, deer, and turkey with a $14.86 non-refundable application fee.