archery deer hunt area · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
California, United States
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About Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Monterey 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 8,514 km² (3,287 mi²). Towns inside it include Salinas, Seaside, Soledad, Marina, Greenfield and Pacific Grove.
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-24
- Area
- 8,514 km²
- Area (miles)
- 3,287 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,811 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 | 1,268 | 15% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 122 | 1% |
| California Department of Parks and Recreation | 61 | under 1% |
| California Rangeland Trust | 52 | under 1% |
| Monterey County Water Resources Agency | 50 | under 1% |
| Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District | 46 | under 1% |
| Santa Lucia Conservancy | 43 | under 1% |
| Monterey, County of | 36 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 137 | 2% |
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 10, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Mule deer | Oct 10, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026 | archery, 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
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Gabilan Tule Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)
- Central Coast Tule Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)
- Fort Hunter Liggett Tule Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)
- Zone A (deer zone)
- Balance of State Zone (waterfowl zone)
- Fort Hunter Liggett Antlerless Deer Hunt (deer hunt area)
- Ventana Wilderness Buck Hunt (deer hunt area)
- Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt (deer hunt area)
- Zone Q3 (quail zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Monterey Archery 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 Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (archery deer hunt area)?
About 8,514 km² (3,287 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,811 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 Monterey 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.
Which units are next to Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
In the same unit system: Fort Hunter Liggett Late Season Archery 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 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.