California Fish and Wildlife manages 1,000,000 acres of fish and wildlife habitat across 711 properties. These properties provide habitat for a rich diversity of fish, wildlife, and plant species and comprise habitats from every major ecosystem in the state.
• 38,500 acres
• Habitat transitions from desert to high country forestlands
• Hunting opportunities include mule deer, mountain lions and bobcats
• 1.14 million acres
• Offers dozens of campgrounds, many located on prime fishing lakes and streams
• Offers mule deer hunting as well as top fishing locations
Shasta-Trinity National Forest
• California’s largest national forest at 2.1 million acres
• Nearly 6,300 miles of rivers and stream offer top-notch trout and smallmouth fishing.
• 460 miles of trails provide backcountry access
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
• 39,000 acres
• Waterfowl hunting
• Limited pheasant hunting
Modoc National Forest National
• 1.7 million acres
• Lake, river and stream fishing opportunities for cool-water and warm-water species
• Big and small game hunting opportunities
• 1,732 acres
• Allows access to adjacent USFWS and BLM public lands
• Mule deer hunting and fishing opportunities available
• 1.7 million acres
• Black-tailed deer and wild boar hunting opportunities
• More than 1,200 miles of trails for access
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
• Nation’s first national waterfowl refuge, established by Theodore Roosevelt in 1908
• 46,900 acres
• Prime waterfowl hunting
• Located just outside of Yosemite National Park
• Contains Merced National Wild and Scenic River
• Excellent trout fishing opportunities
North Cow Mountain Recreation Area
• 52,000 acres
• Black-tailed deer, bear, turkey hunting opportunities
• River, stream and lake fishing opportunities
Find more public land access opportunities with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hunt Planner.
Photo: Mount Elwell Hike, Plumas National Forest
Photo credit: flickr