California’s General Deer Season Opens Tomorrow Across Much of the State; CDFW Advises You to Check Area Closures Before Heading Out

This is a press release from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife:

Deer season is already underway in California’s A and B4 deer hunting zones along the coast, but the majority of general zones – B1-B3, B5, B6, C1-C4, D6 and D7 – open Saturday, Sept. 16.

Several other deer hunting zones – D3-D5 and D8-D10 – open the following week, on Saturday, Sept. 23.

Severe winter weather conditions took a toll on some migratory deer populations and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reduced the number of tags for a few popular areas in order to sustain herds over the long term. Not all populations suffered heavy winter losses, however, and CDFW’s trail cameras and fecal DNA studies revealed bucks out there for the taking.

“One benefit from the above-average rain and snowfall this winter is that we did see an early green-up,” said Stuart Itoga, senior environmental scientist and the CDFW’s deer program coordinator. “Plentiful forage and water are generally helping deer populations recover from multiple years of drought.”

Detailed information on California’s various deer zones, including season dates, descriptions and maps, is available at CDFW’s Deer Hunting webpage: www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Deer#54773-seasons.

Hunters are strongly advised to check area closures and local restrictions before heading out. Fire season is here and several large wildfires are burning currently, which may close some areas to hunting. Additionally, the severe winter damaged roads in some areas, which may account for other closures or restricted access. Information on area closures is available at www.wildlife.ca.gov/hunting/area-alerts.

For the 2016 season, a record 84 percent of deer tag holders complied with California’s new mandatory deer tag reporting requirement. CDFW thanks all those who reported and hopes for increased participation following the 2017 season. The reports are vital to estimating populations and setting tag quotas for the coming hunting season. Tags can be reported online at www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/CustomerSearch/Begin. Tag holders may also submit reports by mail to CDFW Wildlife Branch, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94299-0002.

California is phasing-in the use of nonlead ammunition for hunting. Lead ammunition is permitted for hunting deer in California in 2017 outside of the California condor range, state wildlife areas or ecological reserves where nonlead ammunition is required. Learn more about California’s phase-in of nonlead ammunition for hunting at www.wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Nonlead-Ammunition.

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G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

RUN MY BEAUTIFUL BABIES,RUN!!!!!even though my fam.loves hunting I do not!! I hate deer season!!I wish all the guns would jam!!!ya ya ya I know

weed is the only thing they DON'T eat here
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weed is the only thing they DON'T eat here
6 years ago
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I will load up a stock trailer full and bring em to your yard. There seem to be more deer than ever out in the Mattole. I was surprised they limited the number of tags sold this year.

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago

Why would you do that? I already have deer in my yard. And I’d love to see that,my dad tried to wrestle a deer when I was a kid laughed my ass off,that deer tore his shit up.lolfunny shit!!still makes me laugh😄😉

G-MAS
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G-MAS
6 years ago
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Sounds just like what my son would say,he loves his bow.

Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
6 years ago

The short season begins

Jaekelopterus
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Jaekelopterus
6 years ago

Hoof Rat season!