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Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4
California, United States
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About Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4
Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4 is a deer hunt area in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 10,007 km² (3,864 mi²). Towns inside it include Chico, Paradise, Orland and Corning.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from California Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Mule deer.
- Unit code
- G-1
- Area
- 10,007 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,864 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,805 km² of public or protected land inside it, 38% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest | 2,703 | 27% |
| National Park Service | 435 | 4% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 226 | 2% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 183 | 2% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 145 | 1% |
| SACRAMENTO RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE | 35 | under 1% |
| Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge | 35 | under 1% |
| Chico, City of | 24 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 69 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against California Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, firearm, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
- Tehama Wildlife Area Apprentice Buck Hunt
- Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
- East Tehama Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
- Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Northeastern Rocky Mountain Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)
- Zone 4 - Lassen (pronghorn hunt zone)
- C Zones Archery Only Hunt (archery deer hunt area)
- Balance of State Zone (waterfowl zone)
- Zone C-4 (deer zone)
- Central California (bear hunt area)
- Northeastern California Zone (waterfowl zone)
- Northern California (bear hunt area)
- Zone Q1 (quail zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4 (deer hunt area)?
About 10,007 km² (3,864 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 3,805 km² of public or protected land, 38% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4?
This page lists 2 seasons a person has checked against California Department of Fish and Wildlife's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4?
In the same unit system: Tehama Wildlife Area Apprentice Buck Hunt, Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt, East Tehama Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt and Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt.
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Sources
Unit boundary: California Department of Fish and Wildlife (BIOS), CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (CDFW BIOS ds3241 "Deer Hunt Zones, Additional Hunts - Title 14, Section 360"). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The official regulations and maps have the final word.