elk hunt zone · California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt
California, United States
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About Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt
Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt is a elk hunt zone in California, United States, set by California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It covers about 7,475 km² (2,886 mi²). Towns inside it include Ukiah, Fort Bragg and Willits.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from California Department of Fish and Wildlife's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Elk (wapiti).
- Unit code
- 5
- Area
- 7,475 km²
- Area (miles)
- 2,886 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,696 km² of public or protected land inside it, 23% 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 | 756 | 10% |
| Bureau of Land Management | 406 | 5% |
| California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | 197 | 3% |
| California Department of Parks and Recreation | 121 | 2% |
| The Conservation Fund - California | 69 | under 1% |
| California State Lands Commission | 62 | under 1% |
| The Wildlands Conservancy | 23 | under 1% |
| California Department of Fish and Wildlife | 19 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 47 | 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
Season dates, bag limits and licences for Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt are in California Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations. HuntGrid shows a season in the app only once a person has checked it against them.
Official regulations: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
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What HuntGrid shows for Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk 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 Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt (elk hunt zone)?
About 7,475 km² (2,886 mi²), as HuntGrid maps California Department of Fish and Wildlife's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,696 km² of public or protected land, 23% 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 Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt?
In California Department of Fish and Wildlife's official regulations: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Hunting/Elk
Which units are next to Mendocino Roosevelt/Tule Elk Hunt?
In the same unit system: Northwestern Roosevelt Elk Hunt, Lake Pillsbury Tule Elk Hunt and East Park Reservoir Tule Elk 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 ds786 "Elk Hunt Zones"). 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.