Ep 91 - Hunting Californias Invasive Mute Swan
In this episode, Matt Judy sits down with Zane Halsey — one of the first hunters to take part in California’s brand-new legal season on invasive mute swans, which opened January 1, 2026.
We break down what the new season really means, why mute swans were declared invasive, what the hunt was like, what gear and loads were used, the challenges of identifying swans correctly, and what it takes to hunt them ethically and legally. This episode dives into the first wave of what could become a major shift in how invasive waterfowl are managed.
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