Quick Tips
- The most comprehensive maps of the area are the Modoc and Lassen National Forest maps
- BLM surface management maps may also be useful. However, because Zone X-3a covers such a large area, several maps are needed to depict it entirely. The maps for Zone X-3a include the Alturas, Burney, Eagle Lake, McArthur, and Tule Lake maps
| species | general Size | trophy potential |
|---|---|---|
| Mule Deer | 120"-140" | 150"+ |
On The Ground
Zone X-3a located in portions of Lassen and Modoc counties.
Contains mostly Modoc National Forest with a sprinkling of BLM. Highway 299 runs through the zone. Expect temperature extremes, 70s to 40s, with precipitation in October.X3A contains MANY roads. There may not be any areas where you could go 5 miles in without running into a road.
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 1,510 square miles
53% public land
Elevations range from 4,000 – 7,300 feet
Vegetation
The vegetation is highly varied ranging from low sage, sagebrush, bitterbrush, aspen, and juniper to hardwood-conifer habitats.
Access
Although there is a lot of private land in Zone X-3a, there are extensive tracts of public lands with excellent access. Primary roadways in Zone X-3a are State Highway 139 (central X-3a), State Highway 299 (northern X-3a) and State Highway 395 (eastern X-3a).
Zone X-3a contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Public lands within Zone X-3a are administered by the Lassen and Modoc National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management.
Camping and Lodging
There are numerous designated campgrounds within Zone X-3a. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM.
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