Biscar Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Biscar Wildlife Area is 552 acres of CDFW land in Lassen County, in CDFW's Northern Region. Title 14, Section 551 lists it as Type C: open daily for hunting all legal species without a hunting pass, except where CDFW's area rules say otherwise. It lies in deer Zone X5a, where CDFW estimates 47 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 landOther state or federal landBiscar WADeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 552 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 1, Northern Region |
| County | Lassen |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone X5a, Zone X5b |
| Pronghorn zone | Pronghorn Zone 4 (Lassen) |
| Nearest towns | Litchfield (11 mi), Susanville (17 mi) and Johnstonville (17 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Biscar Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Biscar WA needs no hunting pass.
CDFW lists no rules for Biscar Wildlife Area beyond those for every wildlife area (Sections 550 and 551).
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 551. CDFW's page for Biscar Wildlife Area has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
What does CDFW say about Biscar Wildlife Area?
Biscar Wildlife Area is 548 acres of sagebrush-covered uplands within Snowstorm Creek Canyon that include two small reservoirs, Lower Biscar and Upper Biscar, which supply water for wildlife such as pronghorn antelope. Along with the waterfowl and upland game species, the area supports coyotes, bobcats, badgers, and marmots. The area is undeveloped.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Waterfowl, dove, quail, sage grouse, cottontail, and deer may be present.
CDFW lists upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing.
From CDFW's page for Biscar Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Biscar Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Biscar WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone X5a | 471 | 47 deer taken in 2025, 68.1% hunter success; 2026 general season October 3 to 18 |
| Deer Zone X5b | 81 | 30 deer taken in 2025, 68.2% hunter success; 2026 general season October 3 to 18 |
| Pronghorn Zone 4 (Lassen) | 552 | 65 pronghorn taken in 2023 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Biscar WA: hunt M-4 (Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt), hunt A-8 (Zone X-5a Archery Hunt), hunt A-9 (Zone X-5b Archery Hunt) and hunt M-5 (East Lassen Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt).
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025); CDFW Pronghorn Hunt Statistics. Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Biscar Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 39,772 acres of BLM land, 5,521 acres of other state or federal land and 626 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Biscar Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: From Susanville take Highway 395 north to left on Karlo Rd; travel Karlo Rd. for approximately 20 miles to the wildlife area.
CDFW's location note: Approximately 35 miles northeast of Susanville. Nearest towns: Litchfield (11 miles), Susanville (17 miles), Johnstonville (17 miles) and Janesville (18 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Biscar Wildlife Area?
Yes. Section 551 lists it as Type C. Type C areas are open daily for all legal species, unless CDFW's area rules say otherwise.
Can you camp on Biscar Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Biscar Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Biscar Wildlife Area in?
Zone X5a (471 acres) and Zone X5b (81 acres), by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 47 deer were taken in Zone X5a in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Biscar Wildlife Area?
Litchfield (11 miles), Susanville (17 miles) and Johnstonville (17 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, Biscar Wildlife Area.
- 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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