Stone Corral Ecological Reserve: hunting rules and map
Stone Corral Ecological Reserve is 968 acres of CDFW land in Tulare County, in CDFW's Central 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. Shotguns only. Hunting of ground squirrels is prohibited. It lies in deer Zone D8, where CDFW estimates 916 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 landStone Corral ERDeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 968 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 4, Central Region |
| County | Tulare |
| Hunting | Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns only. Hunting of ground squirrels is prohibited. |
| Deer zone | Zone D8 |
| Nearest towns | Seville (next to it), Yettem (next to it) and Monson (3 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Stone Corral Ecological Reserve?
Section 630(d): Allowed only at such times and in the specific areas designated by the department. Shotguns only. Hunting of ground squirrels is prohibited.
CDFW lists no rules for Stone Corral 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 Stone Corral Ecological Reserve has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
Which hunt zones is Stone Corral Ecological Reserve in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the reserve alone.
| Zone | Acres of Stone Corral ER in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone D8 | 968 | 916 deer taken in 2025, 16.2% hunter success; 2026 general season September 26 to October 25 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Stone Corral Ecological Reserve?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 979 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Stone Corral Ecological Reserve?
CDFW's directions: Yettem Unit - Hwy 63 to 201. East on 201 about 3 mi until power lines cross road, east of Yettem. Reserve on each side.
Highways within 8 miles: CA 63, CA 201, CA 216, CA 245 and CA 198. Nearest towns: Seville (next to it), Yettem (next to it), Monson (3 miles) and Cutler (3 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Stone Corral 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. Shotguns only. Hunting of ground squirrels is prohibited. Hunting is prohibited on any ecological reserve that section does not list.
Can you camp on Stone Corral Ecological Reserve?
No. Camping is prohibited on all CDFW ecological reserves (Section 550(p)(4)).
Which deer zone is Stone Corral Ecological Reserve in?
All of it is in deer Zone D8, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 916 deer were taken in Zone D8 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Stone Corral Ecological Reserve?
Seville (next to it), Yettem (next to it) and Monson (3 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, Stone Corral 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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