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Mendota Wildlife Area

Massive state area serving the southern San Joaquin Valley. Famous for high hunter numbers and high bird counts.

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Location Details

Operational Profile

  • Acreage: 11,800 acres
  • Hunt Days: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday
  • Capacity: High capacity; popular for Southern CA hunters traveling north

Access & Selection Logistics

  • Reservation System: Type A
  • Lottery: Sweat line is very active
  • Blinds: Mostly free roam; 7 designated accessible blinds for mobility-impaired

Hunter Intelligence

  • Birds Taken: Teal, Pintail, Wigeon
  • Logistics: Check Station on Whitesbridge Ave (Hwy 180). Camping allowed in checking station lot