Shasta Valley Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Shasta Valley Wildlife Area is 4,665 acres of CDFW land in Siskiyou County, in CDFW's Northern Region. Title 14, Section 551 lists it as Type B: hunter access is restricted in waterfowl season and a hunting pass is needed. It lies in deer Zone C1, where CDFW estimates 284 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 landShasta Valley WADeer zone lineLake or riverHighway
| Size | 4,665 acres (CDFW boundary) |
|---|---|
| CDFW region | Region 1, Northern Region |
| County | Siskiyou |
| Wildlife area type | Type B |
| Closures | Only individuals possessing a Type A or Type B season pass and their guests (non-hunting guests or junior hunters) may enter the wildlife area on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the waterfowl season. |
| Camping | Allowed only in checking station parking lot. |
| Deer zone | Zone C1 |
| Elk zone | Siskiyou |
| Pronghorn zone | Pronghorn Zone 1 (Mount Dome) |
| Nearest towns | Montague (next to it), Grenada (4 mi) and Yreka (7 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
As a Type B area, Shasta Valley WA needs a Type A or Type B season hunting pass in waterfowl season, with set shoot days (Section 551(e)).
| Rule | Unit | CDFW's words |
|---|---|---|
| Camping | Whole area | Allowed only in checking station parking lot. |
| Closures and restrictions | Whole area | Only individuals possessing a Type A or Type B season pass and their guests (non-hunting guests or junior hunters) may enter the wildlife area on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the waterfowl season. |
| Shoot days and hours in waterfowl season | Whole area | Pheasant hunting is allowed only on Sundays during the pheasant season. Quail and snipe may be taken only on waterfowl hunt days. Dove may be taken daily during the September dove season, and only on waterfowl hunt days during the late dove season. |
| Additional hunting: Quail | Whole area | Self-register at area. Quail shoot days are limited to waterfowl shoot days only. |
| Lands pass | Whole area | Listed in section 551(w): a visitor must carry a valid Lands Pass, or a valid hunting or fishing license, to enter. |
Source: CDFW 2026-2027 Waterfowl, Upland Game, and Public Use of Department Lands Regulations, Title 14, Section 551. CDFW's page for Shasta Valley 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 Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
Established in 1991 below majestic Mount Shasta, Shasta Valley Wildlife Area is comprised of approximately 4,700 acres of Great Basin juniper woodland, riparian forest, seasonal wetlands and crop lands. Sandhill Cranes and a variety of waterfowl can be found here. Popular activities include wildlife viewing, birdwatching, hiking, hunting and fishing.
From CDFW's page for Shasta Valley Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Shasta Valley Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Shasta Valley WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone C1 | 4,665 | 284 deer taken in 2025, 30.1% hunter success; 2026 general season September 19 to October 18 |
| Siskiyou elk zone | 4,665 | 20 elk taken in 2022 |
| Pronghorn Zone 1 (Mount Dome) | 4,665 | 1 pronghorn taken in 2023 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Shasta Valley WA: hunt A-1 (C Zones Archery Only 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 Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 5,567 acres of CDFW land and 79 acres of BLM land.
How do you get to Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
CDFW's directions: From Interstate 5 at Yreka, take Highway 3 east to Montague. Turn on E Webb Street in Montague, then proceed 1.5 miles east on Ball Mountain Little Shasta Road. During the hunting season from October 1 through January 31, access to the Wildlife Area is walk-in only from the Headquarters entrance gate.
Highways within 8 miles: I-5, CA 3 and CA 263. Nearest towns: Montague (next to it), Grenada (4 miles), Yreka (7 miles) and Lake Shastina (12 miles).
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
Yes. Section 551 lists it as Type B. CDFW's closure: Only individuals possessing a Type A or Type B season pass and their guests (non-hunting guests or junior hunters) may enter the wildlife area on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the waterfowl season.
Can you camp on Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
CDFW's rule: Allowed only in checking station parking lot. Where camping is allowed, a visitor may stay up to seven nights in a row and fourteen nights a year (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Shasta Valley Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone C1, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 284 deer were taken in Zone C1 in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Shasta Valley Wildlife Area?
Montague (next to it), Grenada (4 miles) and Yreka (7 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, Shasta Valley 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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