Deer Zone B6: California deer hunting by the numbers
Deer Zone B6 covers 2,137 square miles of Siskiyou County. 62.3% of it is national forest, BLM or CDFW land, most of that national forest (831,092 acres), by the California Protected Areas Database (CPAD 2026a). CDFW estimates hunters took 955 deer in Zone B6 in 2025 (955 bucks); CDFW puts hunter success at 32.5% for the B zones. The 2026 general season runs September 19 to October 18.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: CDFW's deer harvest reports, 2020 to 2025. Seasons and quotas: CDFW's approved 2026 seasons and the 2026-2027 regulations. Land: CPAD 2026a.
National forestBLMCDFW landOther state or federal landZone B6Neighboring zonesLake or riverHighway
| CDFW region | Region 1, Northern Region |
|---|---|
| Counties | Siskiyou |
| Size | 1,367,686 acres (2,137 square miles) |
| Public land | 62.3% (852,006 acres) |
| Tag quota, 2026 | 35,000 (all B zones) |
| Archery season, 2026 | August 15 to September 6 |
| General season, 2026 | September 19 to October 18 |
| Bag limit | One buck, forked horn or better, per tag. |
| Deer taken, 2025 | 955 (CDFW estimate) |
| Hunter success, 2025 | 32.5% (CDFW), B zones |
| Towns in and near it | Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview, Yreka and Montague |
How many deer are taken in Zone B6?
CDFW estimates 955 deer were taken in Zone B6 in 2025, up from 790 in 2024. Hunters reported 565 of them; CDFW adds an estimate for the 40.7% of tag holders who did not report. CDFW's tag quota and hunter success for Zone B6 are for the B zones together, because one B tag is good in any of them.
| Year | Tag quota | Tags issued | Bucks reported | Does reported | Deer taken (CDFW estimate) | Hunter success (CDFW) | Tag holders who did not report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35,000 | not printed | 565 | 0 | 955 | 32.5% | 40.7% |
| 2024 | 35,000 | not printed | 516 | 0 | 790 | 23.8% | 34.3% |
| 2023 | 35,000 | not printed | 664 | 0 | 927 | 21.9% | 28.3% |
| 2022 | 35,000 | 34,998 | 556 | 0 | 780 | 19.6% | 28.5% |
| 2021 | 35,000 | 34,986 | 643 | 0 | 896 | 22.1% | 28% |
| 2020 | 35,000 | 34,982 | 554 | 0 | 750 | 13.7% | 25.9% |
Source: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025), Table 1. CDFW's hunter success is its estimated deer kill divided by tags issued. Harvest on Private Lands Management and Section 554 landowner programs is not included.
What size are the bucks taken in Zone B6?
Of the 565 bucks hunters reported with points recorded in 2025, 174 (30.8%) had 4 points or more and 176 had 3 points. CDFW counts antler points on one side.
| Year | Spike | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points or more | Bucks with points recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 (0%) | 215 (38.1%) | 176 (31.2%) | 144 (25.5%) | 30 (5.3%) | 565 |
| 2024 | 0 (0%) | 187 (36.2%) | 187 (36.2%) | 113 (21.9%) | 29 (5.6%) | 516 |
| 2023 | 0 (0%) | 265 (39.9%) | 228 (34.3%) | 140 (21.1%) | 31 (4.7%) | 664 |
Source: CDFW 2025 California Deer Harvest Statistics, Table 2 (reported deer kill by antler class), and the two years before it. Shares are of the bucks reported with points recorded.
When is deer season in Zone B6 in 2026?
Archery only: August 15 to September 6. General season: September 19 to October 18, 2026. B zone tags are valid during the archery or general season in any B zone. CDFW's rule for the season: The season in Zone B-6 shall open on the third Saturday in September and extend for 30 consecutive days.
Source: CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons and CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 40 (Title 14, Section 360). CDFW can change a season: check CDFW's deer zone page before you go.
How much public land is in Zone B6?
62.3% of Zone B6 is national forest, BLM or CDFW land: 852,006 of its 1,367,686 acres. The largest pieces are Klamath National Forest (810,395 acres) and Rogue River National Forest (20,697 acres).
| Manager | Acres | Share of Zone B6 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 831,092 | 60.8% |
| BLM | 20,704 | 1.5% |
| Other state or federal land | 1,161 | 0.1% |
| CDFW land | 210 | under 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside CDFW's zone boundary from California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a. "Public land" on this page means national forest, BLM and CDFW land, the three managers whose ground is open to hunting under their own rules. National Park Service land, state parks and most other public ground are listed but not counted: hunting there is closed or limited. Land held by cities, counties, districts and private groups is not shown.
Which elk and pronghorn zones overlap Zone B6?
Elk zones: Marble Mountains elk zone (1,366,729 acres inside Zone B6). Elk and pronghorn tags are drawn in CDFW's big game drawing, apart from a few fundraising tags.
How do you get to Zone B6?
Numbered highways through it, longest stretch first: CA 96, I-5, CA 3 and CA 263. Towns inside: Etna, Fort Jones and Greenview. Nearby: Yreka (on the line), Montague (4 miles), Weed (10 miles) and Mount Shasta (17 miles).
Which deer zones border Zone B6?
Zone B6 touches 3 other deer zones. Their size, public land and CDFW's 2025 numbers:
| Zone | Square miles | Public land | Deer taken, 2025 | Hunter success, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone B1 | 6,187 | 43.4% | 3,992 | 32.5% |
| Zone B2 | 3,842 | 74.2% | 3,565 | 32.5% |
| Zone C1 | 925 | 25.1% | 284 | 30.1% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer tags are there for Zone B6?
CDFW's 2026 tag quota is 35,000, shared by the B zones: B zone tags are valid during the archery or general season in any B zone. In 2025 the quota was 35,000 and CDFW estimates 955 deer were taken here.
What is the hunter success rate in Zone B6?
CDFW puts 2025 hunter success at 32.5% for the B zones as a group. CDFW works it out as its estimated deer kill divided by tags issued. In 2024 it was 23.8%.
When does deer season open in Zone B6 in 2026?
Archery season runs August 15 to September 6, 2026, and the general season September 19 to October 18. CDFW's rule: The season in Zone B-6 shall open on the third Saturday in September and extend for 30 consecutive days.
How much public land is in Zone B6?
62.3% of Zone B6, 852,006 acres, is national forest, BLM or CDFW land by CPAD 2026a. The largest pieces: Klamath National Forest (810,395 acres) and Rogue River National Forest (20,697 acres).
CDFW's boundary of Zone B6
In that portion of Siskiyou County within a line beginning at the California-Oregon state line and its intersection with Interstate 5; south on Interstate 5 to Louie Road near Gazelle; west on Louie Road to Highway 99; south on Highway 99 to the Gazelle-Callahan Road at Gazelle; west on the Gazelle-Callahan Road to Highway 3; west on Highway 3 to the Cecilville-Salmon River Road (Forest Service Road 93) at Callahan; west on the Cecilville-Salmon River Road to Highway 96 at Somes Bar; north on Highway 96 to the Cook-Green Pass Road at Seiad Valley; north on the Cook-Green Pass Road to the California-Oregon state line; east along the California-Oregon state line to Interstate 5.
From CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 40, Title 14, Section 360.
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, quotas, hunter success and antler classes: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025).
- 2026 seasons and quotas: CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons; boundary, bag limit and season rule: CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations.
- Public land: California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a. Zone boundary: CDFW deer hunt zones (BIOS ds342, Title 14 Section 360).
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from CDFW, CPAD and the Census Bureau, or measured from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.