Hunting Area report · Gustine
Oct 16, 2026
North Grasslands WA
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China Island and Salt Slough units.
Conditions
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Migration heat · 14 days
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Teal and pintail arrive in October; duck and goose numbers peak December–January.
Mallard 
Northern Pintail 
Green-winged Teal 
Northern Shoveler 
American Wigeon 
Gadwall 
Greater White-fronted Goose 
Pro tip
Salt Slough holds birds late in the season.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to North Grasslands WA, Merced County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "North Grasslands WA"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 4 hunting mapsOfficial unit, blind and check-station maps for this part of the stateCDFW hunting mapsStatewide map library for deer, waterfowl and public hunting groundsCalTopoFree map viewer built on government layers — search the area name
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