Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve is 3,347 acres of CDFW land in Riverside County, in CDFW's Inland Deserts Region, one of the ecological reserves where Title 14, Section 630(d) makes hunting a designated public use. CDFW's rule for it: Upland game only. It lies in deer Zone D19, where CDFW estimates 156 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 landPeninsular Ranges ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 3,347 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 6, Inland Deserts Region |
| County | Riverside |
| Hunting | Upland game only. |
| Deer zone | Zone D19 |
| Nearest towns | Oasis (3 mi), Desert Shores (5 mi) and Salton Sea Beach (8 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Upland game only.
CDFW lists no rules for Peninsular Ranges 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 Peninsular Ranges 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 Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
The Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve includes approximately 3,300 acres of foothills, “canyon mouths”, and alluvial fan lands. It has habitat for sensitive species including bighorn sheep and desert tortoise, and there is also potential habitat for several sensitive bat species. Other species that inhabit the area include mountain lion, mule deer, golden eagle, and prairie falcon.
From CDFW's page for Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of Peninsular Ranges ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D19 | 3,347 | 156 deer taken in 2025, 10.4% hunter success; 2026 general season October 3 to November 1 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Peninsular Ranges ER: hunt J-14 (Riverside Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt).
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 22,328 acres of CDFW land, 18,487 acres of state park land, 5,074 acres of BLM land and 83 acres of other state or federal land.
How do you get to Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
Highways within 8 miles: CA 86, CA 195, CA 111 and US 86. Nearest towns: Oasis (3 miles), Desert Shores (5 miles), Salton Sea Beach (8 miles) and Mecca (8 miles). CDFW's page for the area gives directions and parking.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
Yes, within CDFW's limits in Section 630(d): Upland game only. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone D19, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 156 deer were taken in Zone D19 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Peninsular Ranges Ecological Reserve?
Oasis (3 miles), Desert Shores (5 miles) and Salton Sea Beach (8 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, Peninsular Ranges 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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