Dutch Flat Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Dutch Flat Wildlife Area is 157 acres of CDFW land in Modoc 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 X3a, where CDFW estimates 209 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 | 157 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 1, Northern Region |
| County | Modoc |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone X3a |
| Elk zone | Northeastern |
| Pronghorn zone | Pronghorn Zone 5 (Big Valley) |
| Nearest towns | Adin (6 mi), Lookout (9 mi) and Bieber (11 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Dutch Flat Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Dutch Flat WA needs no hunting pass.
CDFW lists no rules for Dutch Flat 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 Dutch Flat 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 Dutch Flat Wildlife Area?
Dutch Flat Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1994. It is 160 acres of riparian and stream habitat. Other vegetation types include grasslands and plant communities dominated by Jeffrey and ponderosa pines, juniper, and sagebrush.
On hunting, CDFW's page says: Rabbit, quail, and blue grouse may be present.
CDFW lists small game and upland game birds hunting for the area, and also wildlife viewing.
From CDFW's page for Dutch Flat Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Dutch Flat Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Dutch Flat WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone X3a | 157 | 209 deer taken in 2025, 63% hunter success; 2026 general season October 3 to 18 |
| Northeastern elk zone | 157 | 26 elk taken in 2022 |
| Pronghorn Zone 5 (Big Valley) | 157 | 12 pronghorn taken in 2023 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Dutch Flat WA: hunt A-5 (Zone X-3a Archery Hunt).
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025); CDFW Elk Hunt Statistics; CDFW Pronghorn Hunt Statistics. Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Dutch Flat Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 30,172 acres of national forest, 2,208 acres of BLM land and 159 acres of CDFW land.
How do you get to Dutch Flat Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: From Alturas go 39 miles southwest on Highway 299; turn right onto Dutch Flat Rd. and travel 3 miles on gravel road; at "Y" continue north about 1 mile, at second "Y" continue north 3 miles.
CDFW's location note: 39 miles southwest of Alturas. Highways within 8 miles: CA 299, CA 139 and CA 8. Nearest towns: Adin (6 miles), Lookout (9 miles), Bieber (11 miles) and Canby (13 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Dutch Flat 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 Dutch Flat Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Dutch Flat Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Dutch Flat Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone X3a, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 209 deer were taken in Zone X3a in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Dutch Flat Wildlife Area?
Adin (6 miles), Lookout (9 miles) and Bieber (11 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, Dutch Flat 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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