quail zone · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Zone Q2
California, United States
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About Zone Q2
Zone Q2 is a quail zone in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 22,198 km² (8,571 mi²). Towns inside it include Santa Rosa, Vallejo, Fairfield, Vacaville, Napa and Petaluma.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from California Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for California quail, Gambel's quail and Mountain quail.
- Unit code
- Q2
- Area
- 22,198 km²
- Area (miles)
- 8,571 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,501 km² of public or protected land inside it, 25% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest | 1,804 | 8% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 1,161 | 5% |
| California Department of Parks and Recreation | 335 | 2% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 333 | 2% |
| National Park Service | 312 | 1% |
| The Conservation Fund - California | 300 | 1% |
| California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | 214 | under 1% |
| California State Lands Commission | 115 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 1,086 | 5% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against California Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| California quail | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Gambel's quail | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
| Mountain quail | Sep 26, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)
- Lake Pillsbury Tule Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)
- Zone A (deer zone)
- Covelo Archery Buck Hunt (archery deer hunt area)
- Zone B-1 (deer zone)
- Balance of State Zone (waterfowl zone)
- Central California (bear hunt area)
- Northwestern California Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt (deer hunt area)
What HuntGrid shows for Zone Q2
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Zone Q2 (quail zone)?
About 22,198 km² (8,571 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone Q2?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 5,501 km² of public or protected land, 25% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone Q2?
This page lists 3 seasons a person has checked against California Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Zone Q2?
In the same unit system: Zone Q1 and Zone Q3.
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Sources
Unit boundary: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (BIOS), CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (CDFW BIOS ds1342 "Quail Hunt Zones"). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.