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Imperial Wildlife Area (Wister Unit)

Desert oasis near the Salton Sea. Unique cultural experience with excellent Snow Goose hunting in late season.

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Location Details

Operational Profile

  • Location: Niland, CA (Salton Sea)
  • Acreage: ~5,000+ huntable acres
  • Hunt Days: Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday
  • Climate: Desert wetland; temperatures can exceed 90°F early season

Access & Selection Logistics

  • Reservation System: Type A
  • Lottery: Famous "Sweat Line" at the check station (Davis Rd)

Blinds

  • Union Tract: Goose pit blinds (Green feed)
  • Hazard Unit: Ocean-like ponds
  • Standard: Designated blind sites with 100-yard hunt radius

Hunter Intelligence

  • Birds Taken: Snow Geese (late season), Pintail, Teal
  • Logistics: Check Station at 8700 Davis Rd, Niland, CA. Crude camping permitted