At a Glance
9,054Square Miles
17%Public Land
10 - 6,100Elevation Range
One of the larger deer hunting zones in California. Located along the coast north of San Francisco. The majority of the deer found in this area are blacktail with a few mule deer found along the eastern border.
As with many zones in California the natural cycle of wildfire aids the deer habitat creating additional edge cover and young sprouts providing food. Blacktail are found within this zone.
Quick Tips
- There are limited numbers of bear in this unit so safety isn't a major concern
- GPS and maps are necessary due to private lands
- Accessing hunting grounds can be moderately difficult but the available towns make it a nice trade-off
- Terrain varies from moderate to steep grades without high elevations and nice scenery
- There are a multitude of camping options in this unit but be familiar with all regulations