2020 Duck Hunting Nation: Pacific Flyway

Our fourth and final Duck Hunting Nation roundup focuses on the Pacific Flyway. From the legendary pintail gunning of California to Pacific brant and the Great Salt Lake, this flyway features some of waterfowling's true bucket-list destinations. We've updated each state's page with license costs, links to current regulations, and other vital information.

Alaska

The Last Frontier is a premier waterfowl hunting state, and its Duck Hunting Nation grade reflects that. Puddle ducks? Check. Harlequins? Yep. And how about king eiders? Oh, and the scenery isn't bad, either.

Full Alaska Duck Hunting Nation report

Arizona

The Grand Canyon State might get a meh Duck Hunting Nation grade, but it actually offers some pretty decent gunning. You just have to find it. On the bright side, there's abundant public land across Arizona.

Full Arizona Duck Hunting Nation report

California

The Golden State is revered among duck and goose hunters, and it's easy to see why, with an abundance of species, including cinnamon teal, clouds of specklebellies, and world-famous pintail hunting. Competition can be fierce, however, and access is sometimes challenging. Still, the state merits an A rating from Duck Hunting Nation.

Full California Duck Hunting Nation report

Idaho

This big-game titan might be a sleeper duck hunting state. In fact, its harvest numbers and abundant access earn it an A grade from Duck Hunting Nation. The Snake River is a tremendous duck hunting area, and hunters can also find good action on late-season honkers.

Full Idaho Duck Hunting Nation report

Nevada

Forget Sin City. Nevada actually offers quality waterfowl hunting. National wildlife refuges and state wildlife management areas give hunters plenty of room to roam. And with a nice variety of birds, the Silver State scores a solid B rating from Duck Hunting Nation.

Full Nevada Duck Hunting Nation report

Oregon

Sandwiched between two well-known waterfowling destinations, Oregon might be a well-kept secret. You can hunt cacklers in the Willamette Valley, puddle ducks at Sauvie Island, divers on the Columbia River, and specklebellies near Klamath Falls. With that variety, plus great public access, the Beaver State gets an A from Duck Hunting Nation.

Full Oregon Duck Hunting Nation report

Utah

As with some other Western states, Utah is better known for big game. But don't forget Great Salt Lake, with its thick flocks of greenwings, shovelers, and other ducks. And with loads of public access, it's easy to see why Utah scores an A from Duck Hunting Nation.

Full Utah Duck Hunting Nation report

Washington

The Evergreen State also merits an A grade, and it's no secret why: nine species of Canada geese, plus specks, Wrangell Island snow geese and ducks aplenty. Oh, and hunters can pursue harlequin ducks here, too. Did we mention there's plenty of public land?

Full Washington Duck Hunting Nation report

Don't miss our first three Duck Hunting Nation roundups, on the Atlantic, Mississippi and Central flyways.

Click here for more Realtree waterfowl hunting content. And check us out on Facebook.