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San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer
California, United States
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About San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer
San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer is a deer hunt area in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 959 km² (370 mi²). No town of the HuntGrid list lies inside it; the nearest is Atascadero, about 5.3 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
- MA-1
- Area
- 959 km²
- Area (miles)
- 370 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 768 km² of public or protected land inside it, 80% 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 | 765 | 80% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 3.4 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 0.7 | under 1% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 0.0 | under 1% |
| San Luis Obispo, City of | 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 | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | muzzleloader, draw source |
| Black-tailed deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | muzzleloader, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 28, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026 | archery, 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 San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer
- 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 San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer (deer hunt area)?
About 959 km² (370 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 768 km² of public or protected land, 80% 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 San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer?
This page lists 4 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 San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer?
In the same unit system: Santa Barbara Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery 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.