California waterfowl refuge data

Know the board before your number is called.

Built from real kill sheets — the daily check-station harvest boards from 111 hunt days across 6 Sacramento Valley refuges, 2021–2026.

What the average meansBirds harvested ÷ hunters. Duck and goose harvest are combined, so an average above 7 can be valid.
156blinds & ponds
3,316harvest records
111hunt dates

Historical rankings

Compare long-run performance, sample size, and season-by-season averages. Higher birds per hunter ranks first within each refuge.

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Read the sample, not just the rank

A high average built on two hunt days is less dependable than one supported by twenty. Use hunt days, total hunters, and the season breakdown together.

History is a starting point

Weather, water, habitat, bird movement, access changes, and refuge operations can shift a blind quickly. Treat these rankings as pre-scouting—not a guarantee.