Hunting Area report · Northern & Central Sierra
Oct 16, 2026
Deer Zones D3–D5
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West-slope Sierra from Plumas to Alpine: oak foothills (D3) up through timber and granite (D4, D5).
Conditions
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Predicted outlook · next 5 days
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Big game & mammals · past year
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Real sightings and photos from iNaturalist within ~50 mi. Trend compares the next 4 weeks to the last 4 across all past years. A guide, not a guarantee.
Movement
Rut runs late October into November; migratory herds drop downhill with the first real snow.
Pro tip
Glass north-facing oak slopes first light.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to Deer Zones D3–D5, Butte County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "Deer Zones D3–D5"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 2 hunting mapsOfficial unit, blind and check-station maps for this part of the stateCDFW hunting mapsStatewide map library for deer, waterfowl and public hunting groundsCalTopoFree map viewer built on government layers — search the area name
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