Bird ID
White-fronted Goose
'Specks' are the prized table goose of the Valley. They call readily and decoy well early season.
Key ID marks
- White band at base of bill
- Black bars on belly
- Orange legs
Typical size
5–7 lb
Best season
Oct–Jan
Where
Sacramento Valley rice
Look-alikes
Juvenile snow goose (no belly bars).
Fish & Game notes
Federal duck stamp and CA validation required. Steel shot only.
Current CDFW regulations →