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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

Located within the Sutter Bypass, offering exceptional mallard hunting in flooded riparian timber—a habitat type rare in California public lands.

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Location Details

Operational Profile

  • Acreage: 2,591 acres
  • Hunt Days: Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays
  • Status Warning: High Flood Risk. Refuge frequently closes when bypass water levels rise. Always verify status before travel.

Access & Selection Logistics

  • Reservation System: Type A Area
  • Lottery: Standard lottery

Hunting Infrastructure

  • Blinds: Primarily free roam with limited assigned areas
  • Habitat: Flooded riparian timber and dense tule sloughs

Hunter Intelligence

  • Birds Taken: Renowned for Mallards and Wood Ducks
  • Trailer/Camping: Often restricted due to flood risk; verify with check station