Quick Tips
- Many redwoods groves exist in this part of the state and are worth a day trip
- Rockfish and crab fishing from shore opportunities as well as tide pool viewing are in this area
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Columbian Blacktail Deer | 100"-120" | 120"+ |
On The Ground
Zone B-4 is a relatively small zone located in portions of Mendocino and Humboldt counties on the West coast bordering A and B-1 zones. B zones are Blacktail trophy country.
As with many zones in California the natural cycle of wildfire aids the deer habitat creating additional edge cover and young sprouts providing food.Due to the lush nature of vegetation in this area many illegal, outdoor cannabis operations are present on public land. Keep aware of your surroundings. If a garden is discovered, back away quietly and notify authorities.
Terrain
The terrain can be very steep and rugged and vegetation can be extremely dense. The southern half of the zone is very steep and for that reason the northern portion of the zone tends to be easier to hunt.
Roughly 934 square miles
23% public land
Elevations range from 10 – 4,000 feet
Vegetation
The vegetation is very dense throughout Zone B-4 ranging from coastal scrub, oak- woodland and hardwood-conifer to dense conifer habitats. This is a moist part of the state and the flora shows it.
Access
Because there is a lot of private land in Zone B-4, public access is extremely limited. The primary roadways in Zone B-4 are State Highway 101 at the Eastern boundary, Ferndale, Petrolia and Honeydew Roads. The best access to KRCA is from Honeydew, but most BLM roads are unmarked.
Zone B-4 contains a high proportion of private land and except for BLM lands, access is limited. Remember you must obtain and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced. Public lands within the zone are administered by the Bureau of Land Management, King Range Conservation Area (KRCA).
Reminder: Lands within the Humboldt Redwoods State Park are closed to hunting.
Camping and Lodging
There are a few designated campgrounds in the KRCA's southern end. The campgrounds are dry with pit or chemical toilets. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM lands. However, during fire season special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the BLM.
There are many state redwoods campgrounds in and near this area as well. In most of the state campgrounds in California, do not expect to be warmly greeted if you have a deer hanging in camp.
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