Silver Creek Wildlife Area: hunting rules and map
Silver Creek Wildlife Area is 2,007 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 X3b, where CDFW estimates 161 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 | 2,007 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 X3b |
| Elk zone | Northeastern |
| Pronghorn zone | Pronghorn Zone 6 (Surprise Valley) |
| Nearest towns | Eagleville (10 mi), Madeline (20 mi) and Likely (20 mi) |
What are CDFW's rules for Silver Creek Wildlife Area?
As a Type C area, Silver Creek WA needs no hunting pass.
CDFW lists no rules for Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Wildlife Area?
The Silver Creek Wildlife Area was designated as a wildlife area by the Fish and Game Commission in 1994. It is approximately 2,000 acres with sloping to steep terrain and a mix of habitat types including mixed conifer, sagebrush, meadow and riparian. This variety supports numerous species of fish and wildlife. Among the species that can be viewed here are golden and bald eagle, prairie falcon, waterfowl, and mountain lion.
CDFW lists big game and upland game birds hunting for the area, and also fishing.
From CDFW's page for Silver Creek Wildlife Area, read October 2026.
Which hunt zones is Silver Creek Wildlife Area in?
CDFW's numbers for each zone are for the whole zone, not the wildlife area alone.
| Zone | Acres of Silver Creek WA in it | CDFW's latest numbers for the zone |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Zone X3b | 2,007 | 161 deer taken in 2025, 34.5% hunter success; 2026 general season October 3 to 18 |
| Northeastern elk zone | 2,007 | 26 elk taken in 2022 |
| Pronghorn Zone 6 (Surprise Valley) | 2,007 | 11 pronghorn taken in 2023 |
CDFW deer hunts whose ground includes part of Silver Creek WA: hunt A-6 (Zone X-3b 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 Silver Creek Wildlife Area?
Within 4 miles of its boundary, CPAD 2026a maps 22,777 acres of national forest, 14,667 acres of BLM land, 1,948 acres of CDFW land and 142 acres of other state or federal land.
How do you get to Silver Creek Wildlife Area?
CDFW's location note: South of Eagleville on the southeast side of the Warner Mountains. Nearest towns: Eagleville (10 miles), Madeline (20 miles), Likely (20 miles) and Cedarville (24 miles). CDFW's page for the area gives directions and parking.
Questions hunters ask
Can you hunt on Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek Wildlife Area?
No. Section 551(m) does not list Silver Creek Wildlife Area, and camping is prohibited on wildlife areas it does not list (Section 550(p)).
Which deer zone is Silver Creek Wildlife Area in?
All of it is in deer Zone X3b, by CDFW's boundaries. CDFW estimates 161 deer were taken in Zone X3b in 2025, across the whole zone.
What is the closest town to Silver Creek Wildlife Area?
Eagleville (10 miles), Madeline (20 miles) and Likely (20 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, Silver Creek 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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