Coon Hollow Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Coon Hollow Wildlife Area is 725 acres of CDFW land in Butte County, in CDFW's North Central 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 C4, where CDFW estimates 1,129 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.
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| Size | 725 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 2, North Central Region |
| County | Butte |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone C4 |
| Nearest towns | Butte Meadows (3 mi), Belden (10 mi) and Tobin (10 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Coon Hollow Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Coon Hollow WA needs no hunting pass.
CDFW lists no rules for Coon Hollow 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 Coon Hollow 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 Coon Hollow Wildlife Area?
Coon Hollow Wildlife Area, totaling 731 acres, contains wet meadow and riparian vegetation, timbered uplands, and mountain streams. It is at an elevation of 6,000 feet and consists of three units: the West Branch Unit (320 acres), the Snow Mountain Unit (169 acres), and the Snag Lake Unit (240 acres). The West Branch Unit includes a portion of the West Branch of the Feather River and its confluence with Coon Hollow Creek. The Snag Lake Unit contains meadow and upland habitat near Snag Lake.
Species which can be viewed at Coon Hollow include birds of prey such as sharp-shinned hawk, northern goshawk, and long-eared owl; mammals such as Townsend's big-eared bat, and showshoe hare; and herpetiles such as California newt and mountain king snake.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Deer, bear, tree squirrel, quail, and grouse may be present.
CDFW lists big game, small game and upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing, hiking trails and fishing.
From CDFW's page for Coon Hollow Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Coon Hollow Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Coon Hollow WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone C4 | 725 | 1,129 deer taken in 2025, 30.1% hunter success; 2026 general season September 19 to October 4 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Coon Hollow WA: hunt G-1 (Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C-4) and hunt A-1 (C Zones Archery Only Hunt).
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Coon Hollow Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 44,713 acres of national forest and 1,046 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Coon Hollow Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: From Chico, take Highway 32 east to Skyway Road; turn north onto Humbug Summit Road; pass Philbrook Reservoir and continue north to the Wildlife Area. Both the West Branch and Snag Lake Units can be reached from Humbug Summit Road; to reach the Snow Mountain Unit, turn east onto Coon Hollow Creek Road through the West Branch Unit.
Highways within 8 miles: CA 32. Nearest towns: Butte Meadows (3 miles), Belden (10 miles), Tobin (10 miles) and Stirling City (11 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Coon Hollow 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 Coon Hollow Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Coon Hollow Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Coon Hollow Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone C4, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 1,129 deer were taken in Zone C4 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Coon Hollow Wildlife Area?
Butte Meadows (3 miles), Belden (10 miles) and Tobin (10 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, Coon Hollow 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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