Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area is 387 acres of CDFW land in Yolo 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. CDFW limits hunting here to: All legal species except big game. It lies in deer Zone A, where CDFW estimates 9,184 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 | 387 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 2, North Central Region |
| County | Yolo |
| Wildlife area type | Type C |
| Species that may be hunted | All legal species except big game. |
| Closures | Closed to hunting February 1 through August 31. |
| Camping | Not listed in section 551(m), so not allowed |
| Deer zone | Zone A |
| Nearest towns | West Sacramento (3 mi), Sacramento (5 mi) and El Macero (6 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Sacramento Bypass WA needs no hunting pass; the rows below are CDFW's own limits for it.
| Rule | Unit | CDFW's words |
|---|---|---|
| Closures and restrictions | Whole area | Closed to hunting February 1 through August 31. |
| Firearms | Whole area | Rifles, pistols, and archery equipment are prohibited. Buckshot and slugs are prohibited. |
| Species that may be hunted | Whole area | All legal species except big game. |
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 551. CDFW's page for Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area has maps and contacts. Deer, elk and pronghorn hunting also follow the zone's own season and tag.
Which hunt zones is Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Sacramento Bypass WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone A | 387 | 9,184 deer taken in 2025, 34.2% hunter success; 2026 general season August 8 to September 20 |
Harvest: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025). Acres measured by FilledTag from CDFW's boundaries.
What public land is around Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 4,362 acres of CDFW land, 149 acres of other state or federal land and 92 acres of state park land.
How do you get to Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area?
Highways within 8 miles: I-5, CA 16, I-80, CA 99 and US 50. Nearest towns: West Sacramento (3 miles), Sacramento (5 miles), El Macero (6 miles) and Fruitridge Pocket (7 miles). CDFW's page for the area gives directions and parking.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area?
Yes. Section 551 lists it as Type C. Species: All legal species except big game. CDFW's closure: Closed to hunting February 1 through August 31.
Can you camp on Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone A, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 9,184 deer were taken in Zone A in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Sacramento Bypass Wildlife Area?
West Sacramento (3 miles), Sacramento (5 miles) and El Macero (6 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, Sacramento Bypass 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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