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Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
California, United States
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About Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt is a deer hunt area in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 1,482 km² (572 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Susanville, about 2.5 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
- M-8
- Area
- 1,482 km²
- Area (miles)
- 572 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 307 km² of public or protected land inside it, 21% 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 | 173 | 12% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 53 | 4% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 40 | 3% |
| California State Lands Commission | 40 | 3% |
| Honey Lake Waterfowl Management Area | 4.2 | under 1% |
| HONEY LAKE WATERFOWL MANAGEMENT AREA | 4.2 | under 1% |
| Susanville, City of | 0.2 | under 1% |
| Westwood Community Services District | 0.0 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 0.1 | 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, muzzleloader, draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 24, 2026 to Nov 1, 2026 | antlered, muzzleloader, 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
- Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4
- Doyle Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
- Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
- East Lassen Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Other hunting units that cover part of it
What HuntGrid shows for Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck 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 Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt (deer hunt area)?
About 1,482 km² (572 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 307 km² of public or protected land, 21% 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 Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck 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 Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt?
In the same unit system: Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C4, Doyle Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt, Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt and East Lassen 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.