deer zone · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Zone D-12
California, United States
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About Zone D-12
Zone D-12 is a deer zone in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 21,582 km² (8,333 mi²). Towns inside it include Coachella, Calexico, Desert Hot Springs, Blythe, Calipatria and Holtville.
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
- D-12
- Area
- 21,582 km²
- Area (miles)
- 8,333 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15,269 km² of public or protected land inside it, 71% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bureau of Land Management | 11,361 | 53% |
| National Park Service | 3,174 | 15% |
| California State Lands Commission | 295 | 1% |
| United States Bureau of Reclamation | 113 | under 1% |
| California Department of Parks and Recreation | 61 | under 1% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 60 | under 1% |
| Metropolitan Water District of Southern California | 58 | under 1% |
| Coachella Valley Mountains Conservancy | 52 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 257 | 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 7, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, firearm source |
| Mule deer | Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 | antlered, firearm 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
What HuntGrid shows for Zone D-12
- 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 Zone D-12 (deer zone)?
About 21,582 km² (8,333 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Zone D-12?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 15,269 km² of public or protected land, 71% of the unit; the largest share is managed by Bureau of Land Management. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Zone D-12?
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 Zone D-12?
In the same unit system: Zone D-14, Zone D-16, Zone D-17 and Zone D-19.
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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 ds342 "Deer Hunt Zones - 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.