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California Hunting License (2026)
Restricted: Hunting license required; hunter-education certificate required before first purchase unless you held a CA license within the prior 2 years.
RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026
Hunting license required; hunter-education certificate required before first purchase unless you held a CA license within the prior 2 years. Via CDFW.
Official source: wildlife.ca.gov →
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