Hunting Area report · Southern Sierra
Oct 16, 2026
Deer Zone D6
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Stanislaus and Sierra National Forests — steep canyons and oak-pine transition zones.
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
Bucks move to winter range in foothill oaks by early November.
Regulations ›
D6 tag required; check season dates and fire restrictions.
CDFW Deer hunting regulations
Pro tip
Hunt brushy draws mid-day where deer bed.
Maps & area info
Google MapsMap, satellite view and directions to Deer Zone D6, Tuolumne County, CaliforniaonX HuntPrivate and public land boundaries — open the map and search "Deer Zone D6"CDFW Lands ViewerInteractive map of state wildlife areas, ecological reserves and boat rampsRegion 4 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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