And don't forget to come here and post about itread this... season dates and zone map for quail are on the page. you must have a upland stamp and your hunting lic.
Upland Game Bird Hunting
wildlife.ca.gov
now if its self defense and you got to shoot them in the face.... use a 380
Get yourself a copy of teh fish and wildlife regulations and read it cover to cover, make sure you know them as the game warden will not cut you slack if you are in violation and you will get a citation and fine.