archery deer hunt area · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
California, United States
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About Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season 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 3,877 km² (1,497 mi²). Towns inside it include Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, San Buenaventura (Ventura), Santa Monica and Camarillo.
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-32
- Area
- 3,877 km²
- Area (miles)
- 1,497 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,390 km² of public or protected land inside it, 36% 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 | 731 | 19% |
| California Department of Parks and Recreation | 152 | 4% |
| Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority | 145 | 4% |
| National Park Service | 96 | 2% |
| Conejo Open Space Conservation Agency | 46 | 1% |
| Rancho Simi Recreation and Park District | 30 | under 1% |
| Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy | 25 | under 1% |
| United States Bureau of Reclamation | 19 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 170 | 4% |
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 14, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 | archery, draw source |
| Mule deer | Nov 14, 2026 to Dec 6, 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 Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season 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 Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (archery deer hunt area)?
About 3,877 km² (1,497 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,390 km² of public or protected land, 36% 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 Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season 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 Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt?
In the same unit system: Los Angeles 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.