Liberty Island Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
Liberty Island Ecological Reserve is 4,317 acres of CDFW land in Solano County, in CDFW's Bay Delta Region, one of the ecological reserves where Title 14, Section 630(d) makes hunting a designated public use. CDFW's rule for it: Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. It lies in deer Zone A, where CDFW estimates 9,184 deer were taken in 2025.
Data updated October 2026. Rules: CDFW's 2026-2027 land use regulations (updated July 1, 2026). Boundary and acres: CDFW. Zones: CDFW. Land around it: CPAD 2026a.
CDFW landOther state or federal landLiberty Island ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 4,317 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 3, Bay Delta Region |
| County | Solano |
| Hunting | Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. |
| Deer zone | Zone A |
| Nearest towns | Rio Vista (4 mi), Courtland (6 mi) and Isleton (7 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department.
CDFW lists no rules for Liberty Island Ecological Reserve beyond those for every ecological reserve (Sections 550 and 630).
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 630. CDFW's page for Liberty Island Ecological Reserve has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
What does CDFW say about Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
Liberty Island Ecological Reserve is comprised of the 4,450 acres located in Solano County, encompassing the southern majority of Liberty Island. Most of the ecological reserve is inundated and contains tidal marsh habitat. Common wildlife includes ducks, geese, herons, American bittern, Red-tailed hawk, Northern harrier, Marsh wren, various shorebirds and songbirds, beavers and raccoons.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Open to waterfowl hunting seven days per week during the regular waterfowl season. Hunters may use temporary floating blinds. Hunting blinds must be removed daily.
CDFW lists waterfowl hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing and fishing.
From CDFW's page for Liberty Island Ecological Reserve, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Liberty Island Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of Liberty Island ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone A | 4,317 | 9,184 deer taken in 2025, 34.2% hunter success; 2026 general season August 8 to September 20 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 5,899 acres of other state or federal land and 4,354 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
CDFW's directions: The reserve can only be accessed by boat.
CDFW's location note: About 8 miles southeast of Dixon between Prospect Slough and Shag Slough; north of Rio Vista. Highways within 8 miles: CA 160, CA 84, CA 113, CA 12 and CA 220. Nearest towns: Rio Vista (4 miles), Courtland (6 miles), Isleton (7 miles) and Walnut Grove (7 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
Yes, within CDFW's limits in Section 630(d): Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is Liberty Island Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone A, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 9,184 deer were taken in Zone A in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Liberty Island Ecological Reserve?
Rio Vista (4 miles), Courtland (6 miles) and Isleton (7 miles), by the Census Bureau's places.
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Where these facts come from
- Rules: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations.
- Boundary and acres: CDFW public access lands (BIOS ds3077); CDFW, Liberty Island Ecological Reserve.
- Zones: CDFW BIOS zone layers. Surrounding public land: California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a.
- Deer harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025).
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