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2026 Waterfowl Opener Recap
Jeff Smith and Carson Odegard sit down for a quick opening-weekend recap, breaking down how California Waterfowl properties performed across the state and comparing this year’s results with recent seasons. From a seven-bird average at Sanborn Slough to strong shoots at Grizzly Ranch, Butte Creek Island Ranch, Potrero, and Goose Lake, the opener delivered plenty of opportunity—but also a few surprises in bird behavior and species composition.
Episode highlights
A strong opener overall — CWA properties combined for roughly a 4.6-bird average, nearly a bird better than the previous year.
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