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Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
California, United States
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About Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt is a deer hunt area in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 28 km² (11 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Oroville, about 20 km from its edge.
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
- J-8
- Area
- 28 km²
- Area (miles)
- 11 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 18 km² of public or protected land inside it, 62% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 18 | 62% |
| University of California | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Browns Valley Irrigation District | 0.0 | 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 | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | firearm, draw source |
| Mule deer | Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | firearm, draw source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Official regulations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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What HuntGrid shows for Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
- 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 Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt (deer hunt area)?
About 28 km² (11 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 18 km² of public or protected land, 62% of the unit; the largest share is managed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
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 Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
In the same unit system: Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer 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.