Deer Zone C1: California deer hunting by the numbers
Deer Zone C1 covers 925 square miles of Siskiyou County. 25.1% of it is national forest, BLM or CDFW land, most of that national forest (97,985 acres), by the California Protected Areas Database (CPAD 2026a). CDFW estimates hunters took 284 deer in Zone C1 in 2025 (284 bucks); CDFW puts hunter success at 30.1% for the C 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 C1Neighboring zonesLake or riverHighway
| CDFW region | Region 1, Northern Region |
|---|---|
| Counties | Siskiyou |
| Size | 592,257 acres (925 square miles) |
| Public land | 25.1% (148,374 acres) |
| Tag quota, 2026 | 8,150 (all C zones) |
| Archery, 2026 (hunt A-1) | August 15 to 30 |
| General season, 2026 | September 19 to October 18 |
| Bag limit | One buck, forked horn or better, per tag. |
| Deer taken, 2025 | 284 (CDFW estimate) |
| Hunter success, 2025 | 30.1% (CDFW), C zones |
| Towns in and near it | Yreka, Montague, Dorris, Weed and Mount Shasta |
How many deer are taken in Zone C1?
CDFW estimates 284 deer were taken in Zone C1 in 2025, up from 261 in 2024. Hunters reported 188 of them; CDFW adds an estimate for the 33.8% of tag holders who did not report. CDFW's tag quota and hunter success for Zone C1 are for the C zones together, because one C 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 | 8,150 | not printed | 188 | 0 | 284 | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| 2024 | 8,150 | not printed | 189 | 0 | 261 | 20.5% | 27.4% |
| 2023 | 8,150 | not printed | 188 | 0 | 234 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| 2022 | 8,150 | 8,136 | 218 | 0 | 277 | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| 2021 | 8,150 | 8,085 | 276 | 0 | 350 | 20.7% | 21.1% |
| 2020 | 8,150 | 8,080 | 184 | 0 | 226 | 15.1% | 18.7% |
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 C1?
Of the 188 bucks hunters reported with points recorded in 2025, 60 (31.9%) had 4 points or more and 75 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%) | 53 (28.2%) | 75 (39.9%) | 50 (26.6%) | 10 (5.3%) | 188 |
| 2024 | 0 (0%) | 57 (30.2%) | 77 (40.7%) | 41 (21.7%) | 14 (7.4%) | 189 |
| 2023 | 0 (0%) | 63 (33.5%) | 82 (43.6%) | 33 (17.6%) | 10 (5.3%) | 188 |
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 C1 in 2026?
General season: September 19 to October 18, 2026. C zone tags are valid during the general season only in any C zone. CDFW's rule for the season: The season in Zone C-1 shall open on the third Saturday in September and extend for 30 consecutive days.
In CDFW's 2026 Big Game Drawing, 6,504 hunters put the C zones first for 8,150 tags (7,335 by preference points, 815 by draw-by-choice). For archery hunt A-1: 504 first-choice applicants for 1,945 tags. Source: CDFW 2026 Big Game Drawing statistics.
Archery hunting in Zone C1 is CDFW hunt A-1, C Zones Archery Only Hunt: August 15 to 30, 2026, 1,945 tags for the C zones together. In 2025 archers reported 25 deer taken in Zone C1 on that hunt.
Source: CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons and CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 42 (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 C1?
25.1% of Zone C1 is national forest, BLM or CDFW land: 148,374 of its 592,257 acres. The largest pieces are Klamath National Forest (95,381 acres) and Shasta-Trinity National Forest (2,605 acres).
| Manager | Acres | Share of Zone C1 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 97,985 | 16.5% |
| CDFW land | 28,937 | 4.9% |
| BLM | 21,452 | 3.6% |
| Other state or federal land | 764 | 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.
CDFW wildlife areas and ecological reserves in Zone C1: Butte Valley Wildlife Area (13,325 acres here), Horseshoe Ranch Wildlife Area (5,098 acres here) and Shasta Valley Wildlife Area (4,665 acres here).
Which elk and pronghorn zones overlap Zone C1?
Elk zones: Siskiyou elk zone (591,023 acres inside Zone C1). Pronghorn zones: Pronghorn Zone 1 (Mount Dome) (592,201 acres). Elk and pronghorn tags are drawn in CDFW's big game drawing, apart from a few fundraising tags.
How do you get to Zone C1?
Numbered highways through it, longest stretch first: I-5, US 97 and CA 3. 7 Census places are inside it, among them Yreka, Montague, Dorris, Lake Shastina, Hornbrook and Edgewood. Nearby: Weed (on the line), Mount Shasta (8 miles), Fort Jones (12 miles) and Dunsmuir (14 miles).
Which deer zones border Zone C1?
Zone C1 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 B2 | 3,842 | 74.2% | 3,565 | 32.5% |
| Zone B6 | 2,137 | 62.3% | 955 | 32.5% |
| Zone X1 | 2,904 | 55.2% | 331 | 45.5% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer tags are there for Zone C1?
CDFW's 2026 tag quota is 8,150, shared by the C zones: C zone tags are valid during the general season only in any C zone. In 2025 the quota was 8,150 and CDFW estimates 284 deer were taken here.
What is the hunter success rate in Zone C1?
CDFW puts 2025 hunter success at 30.1% for the C zones as a group. CDFW works it out as its estimated deer kill divided by tags issued. In 2024 it was 20.5%.
When does deer season open in Zone C1 in 2026?
The general season runs September 19 to October 18, 2026. Archery hunting here is a separate hunt, A-1, August 15 to 30. CDFW's rule: The season in Zone C-1 shall open on the third Saturday in September and extend for 30 consecutive days.
How much public land is in Zone C1?
25.1% of Zone C1, 148,374 acres, is national forest, BLM or CDFW land by CPAD 2026a. The largest pieces: Klamath National Forest (95,381 acres) and Shasta-Trinity National Forest (2,605 acres).
Which CDFW lands are in Zone C1?
Butte Valley Wildlife Area (13,325 acres here), Horseshoe Ranch Wildlife Area (5,098 acres here) and Shasta Valley Wildlife Area (4,665 acres here), by CDFW's land boundaries.
CDFW's boundary of Zone C1
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 Highway 97 at Weed; north and east on Highway 97 to the intersection with the California-Oregon state line; west on the California-Oregon state line to the point of beginning.
From CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 42, 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.
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