archery deer hunt area · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
California, United States
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About San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt is a archery deer hunt area in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 8,773 km² (3,387 mi²). Towns inside it include San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad and El Cajon.
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
- A-22
- Area
- 8,773 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,387 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,217 km² of public or protected land inside it, 48% 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 Parks and Recreation | 1,249 | 14% |
| Forest Service Region 05 Pacific Southwest | 1,140 | 13% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 749 | 9% |
| San Diego, City of | 267 | 3% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 201 | 2% |
| San Diego, County of | 184 | 2% |
| Vista Irrigation District | 166 | 2% |
| San Diego National Wildlife Refuge | 50 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 289 | 3% |
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 21, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 31, 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 Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
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- 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 Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (archery deer hunt area)?
About 8,773 km² (3,387 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 4,217 km² of public or protected land, 48% of the unit; the largest share is managed by California Department of Parks and Recreation. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for San Diego Archery 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.
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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 ds3242 "Deer Hunt Zones, Archery Hunts - Title 14, Section 361"). 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.