North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is 3,329 acres of CDFW land in Butte County, in CDFW's North Central Region, one of the ecological reserves where Title 14, Section 630(d) makes hunting a designated public use. CDFW's rule for it: Deer and upland game allowed from the day after spring turkey season through November 15. It lies in deer Zone D3, where CDFW estimates 2,509 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.
BLMCDFW landState parkOther state or federal landNorth Table Mountain ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 3,329 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 2, North Central Region |
| County | Butte |
| Hunting | Deer and upland game allowed from the day after spring turkey season through November 15. |
| Deer zone | Zone D3 |
| Nearest towns | Cherokee (3 mi), Thermalito (4 mi) and Oroville (5 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Deer and upland game allowed from the day after spring turkey season through November 15.
CDFW lists no rules for North Table Mountain 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 North Table Mountain 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 North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is located near the northern end of California's Central Valley. Featuring colorful spring wildflower blooms, basalt rock formations and seasonal streams, waterfalls and pools, North Table Mountain offers visitors beautiful natural scenery, extensive on-trail hiking, wildlife viewing and seasonal hunting opportunities.
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From CDFW's page for North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of North Table Mountain ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D3 | 3,329 | 2,509 deer taken in 2025, 19% hunter success; 2026 general season September 26 to November 1 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 6,366 acres of state park land, 3,274 acres of CDFW land, 570 acres of BLM land and 104 acres of other state or federal land.
How do you get to North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
CDFW's directions: From Highway 70 in Oroville, exit at Grand Avenue (Exit 48). Turn right onto Grand Avenue and proceed east for 1 mile. Turn left on Table Mountain Boulevard for a tenth of a mile, then turn right on Cherokee Road and travel north for 6.3 miles. Entry to the Reserve is on the left through a small parking lot on the west side of Cherokee Road.
Highways within 8 miles: CA 70, CA 162, CA 99, CA 149 and CA 191. Nearest towns: Cherokee (3 miles), Thermalito (4 miles), Oroville (5 miles) and Butte Valley (6 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
Yes, within CDFW's limits in Section 630(d): Deer and upland game allowed from the day after spring turkey season through November 15. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone D3, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 2,509 deer were taken in Zone D3 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve?
Cherokee (3 miles), Thermalito (4 miles) and Oroville (5 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, North Table Mountain 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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