Quick Tips
- The most comprehensive maps of the area are the Shasta-Trinity National Forest (southwestern portion), Klamath National Forest (northwestern portion), and Modoc National Forest (eastern portion) maps
- USFS maps are available locally at most USFS offices
- BLM surface management maps may also be useful. However, because Zone X-1 covers such a large area, several maps are needed to depict it entirely. The maps for Zone X-1 include the Burney, McArthur, Mount Shasta, Tule Lake, and Yreka maps
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 120"-130" | 140"+ |
| Columbian Blacktail Deer | 80"-100" | 110"+ |
On The Ground
Zone X-1 located in portions of Lassen, Modoc, Shasta and Siskiyou counties.
Bordering the Oregon border to the north. Expect extremes in weather, warm days, cold nights, & possible precipitation during the season.
Terrain
The terrain can be very steep and rugged and vegetation can be extremely dense.The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snowfall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel.
Roughly 2,909 square miles
63% public land
Elevations range from 4,000 – 14,100 feet
Vegetation
The vegetation is highly varied throughout Zone X-1 ranging from low sage, sagebrush, bitterbrush, mixed and montane chaparral, aspen, hardwood-conifer, and juniper to subalpine habitats.
Access
Although there is a lot of private land in Zone X-1, there are extensive tracts of public lands with excellent access. Primary roadways in Zone X-1 are State Highway 97 (northwestern X-1), State Highway 89 (southwestern X-1), State Highway 299E (southern X-1), and State Highway 139 (eastern X-1). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing access to public lands.
However, from August 15th through March 31st there are Road Closure Management Area restrictions on certain USFS roads administered by Goosenest Ranger District.
Zone X-1 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within Zone X-1 are administered by the Klamath, Modoc and Shasta-Trinity National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management.
Camping and Lodging
There are numerous designated campgrounds within Zone X-1. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water and showers. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM.
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