X3b deer
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mattdeere
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This information sheet has been prepared to assist deer hunters applying for, or planning to hunt in, Zone X-3b located in portions of Lassen and Modoc counties. The following information should be useful to hunters for archery season (A-6; Zone X-3b Archery Hunt), Zone X-3b general season and any “additional hunts” within this geographic area. For more specific information or additional questions regarding this area, contact the following Department office(s):
Northern Region Office (Region 1), 601 Locust Street, Redding, CA 96001 (530-225-2300) encompassing Del Norte, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties.
REGULATIONS
Laws and regulations are designed to conserve wildlife and to provide for an equitable distribution of game mammals. All hunters should read and be familiar with the current hunting regulations available online at: http://www.fgc.ca.gov/regulations/current/mammalregs.aspx. Remember, if you are hunting on private property you must obtain, and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced. The hunter who knows the laws and regulations can enjoy the hunting experience even more.
The deer hunting regulations including: boundary descriptions, seasons, bag/possession limits, number of tags, and any special conditions specific to Zone X-3b and any additional hunts are listed at the end of this sheet. For a brief summary of season dates and tag quotas go to the following web page: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/tags/index.html
Successful hunters are reminded to immediately fill out both portions of the tag and permanently mark the date of kill; attach the tag to the antlers, or ear if antlerless; have the tag validated and countersigned; and return the completed report card portion to, or file an online harvest report with, DFW within 30 days of taking a deer (see Internet Harvest Reporting highlighted below).
For Zone X-3b and associated hunts within the zone, the tag categories are as follows:
1) Premium Deer Hunts – X3b and A6
2) Restricted Deer Hunts – None
3) Unrestricted Deer Hunts – None
General Season Tags (Zone X-3b): The deer hunting regulations specific to Zone X-3b and any additional hunts are listed at the end of this sheet. To hunt deer during the general season in Zone X-3b, a hunter must possess a Zone X-3b tag. This tag is valid in Zone X-3b, but ONLY during the prescribed general season. Zone X-1 tags MAY NOT be used to hunt deer during the Hunt A-6 archery season, even with archery equipment.
Archery Season Tags (Hunt A-6): To hunt deer during the archery season in Zone X-3b, hunters must possess an Area-Specific Archery Hunt A-6 tag. This tag is only valid during the Hunt A-6 archery season and MAY NOT be used to hunt deer during the general zone season, even with archery equipment. Additionally, Archery Only Tags (AO Tags) are NOT valid in any X zone or archery hunt within an X zone.
Any additional deer hunts in Zone X-3b are listed in the Additional Deer Hunts section near the end of this sheet. Typically, tags for additional deer hunts are in high demand and distributed through the Department’s Big Game Drawing held in June. To receive tags for many of these hunts, hunters must plan ahead and apply by the midnight June 2, 2014 deadline. Information regarding application procedures and restrictions, ALDS, zone and hunt seasons, prior year drawing and hunt statistics are contained in the 2014 Big Game Hunting Digest available at most Department offices, license agents and online at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/publications/digest/
LAND OWNERSHIP/PUBLIC LAND OPPORTUNITIES
Zone X-3b contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Remember you must obtain and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced. Public lands within Zone X-3b are administered by the Modoc National Forest (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). For information regarding these lands contact the following:
USFS Offices:
Modoc National Forest, 225 West 8th Street, Alturas, California 96101 (530-233-5811)
BLM Offices:
Alturas Field Office, 708 West 12th, Alturas, CA 96101 (530-233-4666)
Surprise Field Office, 602 Cressler Street, Cedarville, CA 96104 (530-279-6101)
Wilderness lands have been established within the Modoc National Forest. The South Warner Wilderness Area is accessible by hiking and pack stock. Public use of the wilderness is regulated by permit. Information on wilderness area restrictions and Wilderness Permits may be obtained by contacting the Modoc National Forest.
In Zone X-3b and other zones throughout California, additional deer hunting opportunities may exist on private property licensed through the Department’s Private Lands Management Program (PLM). For more
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information on the PLM and to obtain a list of participating ranches, go to the following link:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/plm.html
Reminder: State Game Refuge 1-C and the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge are closed to hunting.
MAPS
For general maps detailing individual zone or additional deer hunt boundaries, go to the following Department web page: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/zonemapsinfo.html.
The most comprehensive map of the area is the Modoc National Forest map. USFS maps are available locally at most USFS offices; by contacting the USFS Pacific Southwest Regional Office at: 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592 (707-562-8737); or ordered by phone (406-329-3024), fax (406-329-3030), or mail at USDA Forest Service, National Forest Store, P.O Box 8268, Missoula, MT 59807; or on-line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/.
BLM surface management maps may also be useful. However, because Zone X-3b covers such a large area, several maps are needed to depict it entirely. BLM surface management maps for Zone X-3b include the Burney, McArthur, Mount Shasta, Tule Lake, and Yreka maps. These maps can be purchased at local BLM district offices; the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1834, Sacramento, CA 95825 (916-978-4400); or order on-line at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/iac/maps_pubroom.html.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps are very helpful, especially for topographic features that are not displayed on USFS or BLM maps. USGS maps may be available from many sporting goods, backpacking or engineering stores; by contacting the USGS directly at: Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, Branch of Information Services, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225 (888-ASK-USGS); or on-line at: http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/b2c/start/(xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd)/.do.
ACCESS/MAJOR ROADS
There are extensive tracts of public lands with excellent access in Zone X-3b. Primary roadways in Zone X-3b are State Highway 395 (western X-3b), State Highway 299 (east-west X-3b), and County Road 1 (eastern X-3b). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing access to public lands.
WEATHER CONDITIONS/TRAVEL TIPS
The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.
Zone X-3b covers a large geographic area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged and vegetation can be extremely dense. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off-road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area. Horses can be useful in some portions of X-3b. However, remember that it may be necessary to carry supplemental horse feed into the back country. Contact the local USFS and/or BLM office for more information regarding forage conditions for livestock.
CAMPING
There are numerous designated campgrounds within Zone X-3b. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas.
Please, DO NOT camp or hunt for prolonged periods near water sources important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining for over 30 minutes and within 200 yards of an artificial water source including
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guzzlers or horizontal wells on public lands within California is a Fish and Game violation (Title 14, Section 730). You can pack water, wildlife can’t.
Northern Region Office (Region 1), 601 Locust Street, Redding, CA 96001 (530-225-2300) encompassing Del Norte, Humboldt, Lassen, Mendocino, Modoc, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama and Trinity counties.
REGULATIONS
Laws and regulations are designed to conserve wildlife and to provide for an equitable distribution of game mammals. All hunters should read and be familiar with the current hunting regulations available online at: http://www.fgc.ca.gov/regulations/current/mammalregs.aspx. Remember, if you are hunting on private property you must obtain, and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced. The hunter who knows the laws and regulations can enjoy the hunting experience even more.
The deer hunting regulations including: boundary descriptions, seasons, bag/possession limits, number of tags, and any special conditions specific to Zone X-3b and any additional hunts are listed at the end of this sheet. For a brief summary of season dates and tag quotas go to the following web page: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/tags/index.html
Successful hunters are reminded to immediately fill out both portions of the tag and permanently mark the date of kill; attach the tag to the antlers, or ear if antlerless; have the tag validated and countersigned; and return the completed report card portion to, or file an online harvest report with, DFW within 30 days of taking a deer (see Internet Harvest Reporting highlighted below).
For Zone X-3b and associated hunts within the zone, the tag categories are as follows:
1) Premium Deer Hunts – X3b and A6
2) Restricted Deer Hunts – None
3) Unrestricted Deer Hunts – None
General Season Tags (Zone X-3b): The deer hunting regulations specific to Zone X-3b and any additional hunts are listed at the end of this sheet. To hunt deer during the general season in Zone X-3b, a hunter must possess a Zone X-3b tag. This tag is valid in Zone X-3b, but ONLY during the prescribed general season. Zone X-1 tags MAY NOT be used to hunt deer during the Hunt A-6 archery season, even with archery equipment.
Archery Season Tags (Hunt A-6): To hunt deer during the archery season in Zone X-3b, hunters must possess an Area-Specific Archery Hunt A-6 tag. This tag is only valid during the Hunt A-6 archery season and MAY NOT be used to hunt deer during the general zone season, even with archery equipment. Additionally, Archery Only Tags (AO Tags) are NOT valid in any X zone or archery hunt within an X zone.
Any additional deer hunts in Zone X-3b are listed in the Additional Deer Hunts section near the end of this sheet. Typically, tags for additional deer hunts are in high demand and distributed through the Department’s Big Game Drawing held in June. To receive tags for many of these hunts, hunters must plan ahead and apply by the midnight June 2, 2014 deadline. Information regarding application procedures and restrictions, ALDS, zone and hunt seasons, prior year drawing and hunt statistics are contained in the 2014 Big Game Hunting Digest available at most Department offices, license agents and online at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/publications/digest/
LAND OWNERSHIP/PUBLIC LAND OPPORTUNITIES
Zone X-3b contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Remember you must obtain and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced. Public lands within Zone X-3b are administered by the Modoc National Forest (USFS) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). For information regarding these lands contact the following:
USFS Offices:
Modoc National Forest, 225 West 8th Street, Alturas, California 96101 (530-233-5811)
BLM Offices:
Alturas Field Office, 708 West 12th, Alturas, CA 96101 (530-233-4666)
Surprise Field Office, 602 Cressler Street, Cedarville, CA 96104 (530-279-6101)
Wilderness lands have been established within the Modoc National Forest. The South Warner Wilderness Area is accessible by hiking and pack stock. Public use of the wilderness is regulated by permit. Information on wilderness area restrictions and Wilderness Permits may be obtained by contacting the Modoc National Forest.
In Zone X-3b and other zones throughout California, additional deer hunting opportunities may exist on private property licensed through the Department’s Private Lands Management Program (PLM). For more
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information on the PLM and to obtain a list of participating ranches, go to the following link:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/plm.html
Reminder: State Game Refuge 1-C and the Modoc National Wildlife Refuge are closed to hunting.
MAPS
For general maps detailing individual zone or additional deer hunt boundaries, go to the following Department web page: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/zonemapsinfo.html.
The most comprehensive map of the area is the Modoc National Forest map. USFS maps are available locally at most USFS offices; by contacting the USFS Pacific Southwest Regional Office at: 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592 (707-562-8737); or ordered by phone (406-329-3024), fax (406-329-3030), or mail at USDA Forest Service, National Forest Store, P.O Box 8268, Missoula, MT 59807; or on-line at http://www.nationalforeststore.com/.
BLM surface management maps may also be useful. However, because Zone X-3b covers such a large area, several maps are needed to depict it entirely. BLM surface management maps for Zone X-3b include the Burney, McArthur, Mount Shasta, Tule Lake, and Yreka maps. These maps can be purchased at local BLM district offices; the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1834, Sacramento, CA 95825 (916-978-4400); or order on-line at: http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/info/iac/maps_pubroom.html.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps are very helpful, especially for topographic features that are not displayed on USFS or BLM maps. USGS maps may be available from many sporting goods, backpacking or engineering stores; by contacting the USGS directly at: Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, Branch of Information Services, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225 (888-ASK-USGS); or on-line at: http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/b2c/start/(xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd)/.do.
ACCESS/MAJOR ROADS
There are extensive tracts of public lands with excellent access in Zone X-3b. Primary roadways in Zone X-3b are State Highway 395 (western X-3b), State Highway 299 (east-west X-3b), and County Road 1 (eastern X-3b). Many County, USFS and BLM roads branch off of these primary roadways providing access to public lands.
WEATHER CONDITIONS/TRAVEL TIPS
The weather in this region is highly variable so BE PREPARED. The weather is usually quite hot and dry, but early storms are not uncommon. Snow fall will be a rare occurrence with these storms but heavy rains can make many roads very difficult, if not impossible, to travel. You should be prepared with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of weather conditions.
Zone X-3b covers a large geographic area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged and vegetation can be extremely dense. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care when operating any vehicle off-road and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding vehicle and travel restrictions in the area. Horses can be useful in some portions of X-3b. However, remember that it may be necessary to carry supplemental horse feed into the back country. Contact the local USFS and/or BLM office for more information regarding forage conditions for livestock.
CAMPING
There are numerous designated campgrounds within Zone X-3b. The facilities available at these campgrounds vary from primitive campsites to campsites with running water. Most campgrounds are clearly marked on USFS and BLM maps. Camping outside of designated campgrounds is usually permitted on BLM and USFS lands. However, during fire season special regulations may apply and it will be necessary to obtain a fire permit from the USFS or BLM. You can also check with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection office for rules in specific areas.
Please, DO NOT camp or hunt for prolonged periods near water sources important to wildlife and livestock. Remaining for over 30 minutes and within 200 yards of an artificial water source including
x3bzoneinfo2014.doc Page 5 of 6
guzzlers or horizontal wells on public lands within California is a Fish and Game violation (Title 14, Section 730). You can pack water, wildlife can’t.
mattdeere
Active Member
HARVEST INFORMATION
Information on deer harvest for this area is available in tables contained on the Department’s Deer Harvest Data page available on-line at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/deerhunt.html For the purpose of applying for hunts in a specific area, tables containing harvest success, antler class information, and Big Game Drawing statistics are the most useful in selecting a zone or hunt in which to apply. The harvest tables found on this web page may also contain more recent harvest analyses than information contained in the Big Game Hunting Digest due to the early production deadline dates for the publication.
HERD CONDITIONS AND HABITATS
The deer population in Zone X-3b is considered stable to slightly declining, yet considerably below levels seen in the late 1960's and 1970's. As with most deer herds in California and other western states, the long-term population trend has been on a steady decline since the 1960’s and 1970’s. These long-term declines have been due to land management practices that have precluded fire, resulting in changes toward more mature and less diverse habitats, and reduced quality and quantity of deer habitats. Short-term fluctuations in deer populations are usually attributed to weather events that affect forage production.
The subspecies of deer inhabiting Zone X-3b is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. Deer in Zone X-3b are considered migratory. Deer in this area generally move to higher elevations in late spring and will remain until the first heavy fall storms force them down below the snow line. This downward movement often occurs during the hunting season, so hunters should be prepared to move to lower areas later in the season after stormy weather.
The vegetation is highly varied throughout Zone X-3b ranging from low sage, sagebrush, bitterbrush, aspen, juniper, hardwood-conifer and conifer to alpine habitats. Generally speaking, deer populations in this area respond favorably to vegetation disturbances that enhance brush species (wildfire and timber harvesting). Riparian areas (areas along watercourses), recently burned areas or clear cuts that have re-sprouted with brush are good areas to hunt. Areas where oaks are producing acorns may also attract deer. Typically, lower densities of deer are observed in the more densely forested areas or in older, more decadent brushlands.
HUNTING TIPS AND WHERE TO LOOK FOR DEER
Successful hunters often spend a considerable amount of time scouting pre-season, locating individual or groups of deer, recently used deer trails, and feeding and bedding areas. You may not see many deer from the roads in this area and generally the more successful hunters do more hiking to locate deer. Binoculars and/or spotting scopes can be very helpful for locating and identifying deer at greater distances. In general, attempt to hunt areas that are away from other activities such as concentrations of hunters, vehicles, and/or livestock.
Generally, the best hunting is near stands of bitterbrush, mountain mahogany, aspen, or tall sagebrush. Historically, some of the more popular and productive areas in Zone X-3b include: Alaska Canyon, Annie Mountain, Bald Mountain, Benton Meadows, Bidwell Mountain, Blue Lake, Buck Mountain, Corporation Meadow, Cottonwood Flats, Cow Head, Davis Creek, Deep Creek, Fandango Pass, Hat Mountain, Joseph Creek, Lassen Creek, Likely Tables, Little Juniper, Mahogany Ridge, Patterson Meadow, Pryor Peak, Sheep Rock, Soldier Creek, Sugar Hill, Thomas Creek and other areas within the South Warner Wilderness.
For additional information about deer hunting in California, see the Department’s publication “Guide To Hunting Deer In California” at the following web site: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/docs/deerguide.pdf
Information on deer harvest for this area is available in tables contained on the Department’s Deer Harvest Data page available on-line at: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/deerhunt.html For the purpose of applying for hunts in a specific area, tables containing harvest success, antler class information, and Big Game Drawing statistics are the most useful in selecting a zone or hunt in which to apply. The harvest tables found on this web page may also contain more recent harvest analyses than information contained in the Big Game Hunting Digest due to the early production deadline dates for the publication.
HERD CONDITIONS AND HABITATS
The deer population in Zone X-3b is considered stable to slightly declining, yet considerably below levels seen in the late 1960's and 1970's. As with most deer herds in California and other western states, the long-term population trend has been on a steady decline since the 1960’s and 1970’s. These long-term declines have been due to land management practices that have precluded fire, resulting in changes toward more mature and less diverse habitats, and reduced quality and quantity of deer habitats. Short-term fluctuations in deer populations are usually attributed to weather events that affect forage production.
The subspecies of deer inhabiting Zone X-3b is the Rocky Mountain mule deer. Deer in Zone X-3b are considered migratory. Deer in this area generally move to higher elevations in late spring and will remain until the first heavy fall storms force them down below the snow line. This downward movement often occurs during the hunting season, so hunters should be prepared to move to lower areas later in the season after stormy weather.
The vegetation is highly varied throughout Zone X-3b ranging from low sage, sagebrush, bitterbrush, aspen, juniper, hardwood-conifer and conifer to alpine habitats. Generally speaking, deer populations in this area respond favorably to vegetation disturbances that enhance brush species (wildfire and timber harvesting). Riparian areas (areas along watercourses), recently burned areas or clear cuts that have re-sprouted with brush are good areas to hunt. Areas where oaks are producing acorns may also attract deer. Typically, lower densities of deer are observed in the more densely forested areas or in older, more decadent brushlands.
HUNTING TIPS AND WHERE TO LOOK FOR DEER
Successful hunters often spend a considerable amount of time scouting pre-season, locating individual or groups of deer, recently used deer trails, and feeding and bedding areas. You may not see many deer from the roads in this area and generally the more successful hunters do more hiking to locate deer. Binoculars and/or spotting scopes can be very helpful for locating and identifying deer at greater distances. In general, attempt to hunt areas that are away from other activities such as concentrations of hunters, vehicles, and/or livestock.
Generally, the best hunting is near stands of bitterbrush, mountain mahogany, aspen, or tall sagebrush. Historically, some of the more popular and productive areas in Zone X-3b include: Alaska Canyon, Annie Mountain, Bald Mountain, Benton Meadows, Bidwell Mountain, Blue Lake, Buck Mountain, Corporation Meadow, Cottonwood Flats, Cow Head, Davis Creek, Deep Creek, Fandango Pass, Hat Mountain, Joseph Creek, Lassen Creek, Likely Tables, Little Juniper, Mahogany Ridge, Patterson Meadow, Pryor Peak, Sheep Rock, Soldier Creek, Sugar Hill, Thomas Creek and other areas within the South Warner Wilderness.
For additional information about deer hunting in California, see the Department’s publication “Guide To Hunting Deer In California” at the following web site: http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/docs/deerguide.pdf
mattdeere
Active Member
2014 ZONE AND ADDITIONAL HUNT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
(Any 2014 regulation changes from 2013 are highlighted in yellow.)
§ 360. Deer.
Except as otherwise provided in this Title 14, deer may be taken only as follows:
(b) X-Zone Hunts.
(4) Zone X-3b.
(A) Area: In those portions of Lassen and Modoc counties within a line beginning at the east shoreline of Goose Lake and the California-Oregon state line; east along this state line to the California-Nevada state line; south along the California-Nevada state line to the Clarks Valley-Red Rock-Tuledad Road (Lassen County Roads 512, 510 and 506); west along the Tuledad Red Rock-Clarks Valley Road to Highway 395 at Madeline; north on Highway 395 to Westside Road (Modoc County 48) in Davis Creek; west and north along Westside Road to the south shoreline of Goose Lake; east and north along the south and east shoreline of Goose Lake to the point of beginning.
(B) Season: The season in Zone X-3b shall open on the first Saturday in October and extend for 16 consecutive days.
(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a)) or better, per tag.
(D) Number of Tags: 795.
§ 361. Archery Deer Hunting.
(b) Archery Hunting With Area-specific Archery Tags. Deer may be taken only with archery equipment specified in Section 354, only during the archery seasons as follows:
(5) A-6 (Zone X-3b Archery Hunt).
(A) Area: As described in subsection 360(b)(4)(A).
(B) Season: The archery season for hunt A-6 (Zone X-3b Archery Hunt) shall open on the third Saturday in August and extend for 23 consecutive days.
(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a)) or better per tag.
(D) Number of Tags: 70.
(c) Archery Hunting with Archery Only Tags. Deer may be taken only with archery equipment specified in Section 354, during the archery seasons and general seasons as follows:
(1) Number of Archery Only Tags Permitted. A person may obtain an archery only tag using a one-deer tag application and a second archery only tag using a second deer tag application.
(2) Zones in Which Archery Only Tags are Valid. An archery only tag is valid for hunt G-10, and during the archery season and general season in all zones except C-1 through C-4 and X-1 through X-12.
(3) Areas: As described in subsections 360(a) and (c).
(4) Seasons: The archery season and general seasons are provided in subsection 361(a) above and in subsections 360(a) and (c).
(5) Bag and Possession Limit: All bag and possession limits per zone are the same as those described in subsections 360(a) and (c).
(d) Hunting Area Limitations. Archers not in possession of an archery only tag may hunt only in the zone, zones, or areas for which they have a general tag or an area-specific archery tag. (Refer to subsection 361(c)(2) for zones in which archery only tags are valid).
(e) Crossbow Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 354(j), crossbows may not be used during any archery season or during the general season when using an archery only tag.
**** GOOD LUCK! ****
(Any 2014 regulation changes from 2013 are highlighted in yellow.)
§ 360. Deer.
Except as otherwise provided in this Title 14, deer may be taken only as follows:
(b) X-Zone Hunts.
(4) Zone X-3b.
(A) Area: In those portions of Lassen and Modoc counties within a line beginning at the east shoreline of Goose Lake and the California-Oregon state line; east along this state line to the California-Nevada state line; south along the California-Nevada state line to the Clarks Valley-Red Rock-Tuledad Road (Lassen County Roads 512, 510 and 506); west along the Tuledad Red Rock-Clarks Valley Road to Highway 395 at Madeline; north on Highway 395 to Westside Road (Modoc County 48) in Davis Creek; west and north along Westside Road to the south shoreline of Goose Lake; east and north along the south and east shoreline of Goose Lake to the point of beginning.
(B) Season: The season in Zone X-3b shall open on the first Saturday in October and extend for 16 consecutive days.
(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a)) or better, per tag.
(D) Number of Tags: 795.
§ 361. Archery Deer Hunting.
(b) Archery Hunting With Area-specific Archery Tags. Deer may be taken only with archery equipment specified in Section 354, only during the archery seasons as follows:
(5) A-6 (Zone X-3b Archery Hunt).
(A) Area: As described in subsection 360(b)(4)(A).
(B) Season: The archery season for hunt A-6 (Zone X-3b Archery Hunt) shall open on the third Saturday in August and extend for 23 consecutive days.
(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (see subsection 351(a)) or better per tag.
(D) Number of Tags: 70.
(c) Archery Hunting with Archery Only Tags. Deer may be taken only with archery equipment specified in Section 354, during the archery seasons and general seasons as follows:
(1) Number of Archery Only Tags Permitted. A person may obtain an archery only tag using a one-deer tag application and a second archery only tag using a second deer tag application.
(2) Zones in Which Archery Only Tags are Valid. An archery only tag is valid for hunt G-10, and during the archery season and general season in all zones except C-1 through C-4 and X-1 through X-12.
(3) Areas: As described in subsections 360(a) and (c).
(4) Seasons: The archery season and general seasons are provided in subsection 361(a) above and in subsections 360(a) and (c).
(5) Bag and Possession Limit: All bag and possession limits per zone are the same as those described in subsections 360(a) and (c).
(d) Hunting Area Limitations. Archers not in possession of an archery only tag may hunt only in the zone, zones, or areas for which they have a general tag or an area-specific archery tag. (Refer to subsection 361(c)(2) for zones in which archery only tags are valid).
(e) Crossbow Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 354(j), crossbows may not be used during any archery season or during the general season when using an archery only tag.
**** GOOD LUCK! ****
Live2Hunt
New Member
I have hunted X3B once, there are some exceptional bucks on private property in that unit. My buddy and I gor permission to hunt a ranchers private property and we basically got our bucks at the base of the Warner Mountain range just outside of Cedarville. They were not monsters but decent bucks, what caliber of buck are you looking for ? There is a ton of public land in that areaboth right behind Davis Creek and just outside of Cedarville. There is even a large group of deer that feed at a childrens park in the middle of town with a couple nice bucks in the group. PM me if you would like some additional info.
sneakypete
Veteran member
Never hunted that zone, and have only hunted x3a which I have a really nice success . Sorry I don't have any info. Good luck on your hunt. Only advice I can give you is the two times I've hunted x3a we got snowed on opening day both times!
Slim Pickins
New Member
I have hunted that zone twice; both times I backpacked into the Warner Wilderness. About four years ago I went I saw a lot of hunters but also saw a lot of bucks. Never got a shot at a really good one. I went last year and I saw one spike while I was in about six miles. I saw a hunter in almost every basin I looked in. Very few deer and heard maybe two shots the whole week. I did find a couple bucks not as far in on the outer edge of the area. Maybe try the outer edges where people are overlooking or try later in the season rather than being there for the opener. I think either way you will be hunting overpressured deer if its like last year. Find smaller pockets rather than obvious looking basins.