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Pigeon Hunting 2010-2011 Pigeon Hunting Seasons: GENERAL and ARCHERY SEASONS: (Ban-tailed Pigeons) NORTHERN ZONE: Alpine, Butte, Del Norte, Glenn, Humbolt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Tehama, & Trinity Counties: The third Saturday in September extending for 9 consecutive days (September 18 - 26). SOUTHERN ZONE: Includes the balance of the state not included in the northern zone described above. The season shall open on the third Saturday in December extending for 9 consecutive days (December 18 - 26). Shoot Time: One half hour before sunrise to sunset. Daily Bag Limit: Daily bag limit is 2 pigeons per day. Possession Limit: Double the daily bag limit (4 pigeons). Pigeon Hunting: To hunt pigeons, you must possess a valid California hunting license. Hunters under the age of 12 may hunt if they have taken and passed a hunter safety course and possess a valid California hunting license.