Other DFG Programs

• Resource Assessment
• California Endangered Species Act (CESA)
• Environmental Review & Species Take Permits
• Nongame Wildlife Program
• Biogeographic Information & Observation System (BIOS)

Elk Management Program

• Elk Tooth Age Data
• California Hunting Digest
• License and Revenue Branch
• Private Lands Management
• Big Game Drawing Results
• Big Game Draw Statistics
• Declaration For Entry Form
• Application for Cooperative Elk Hunting Area Permit (PDF)

Tule Elk Hunts

Alameda Elk Hunt

• Alameda Hunt Map (PDF)
• Alameda Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Bear Valley Elk Hunt

• Bear Valley Hunt Information (PDF)
• Bear Valley Hunt Map (PDF)
• Bear Valley Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Bishop Elk Hunt

• Bishop Hunt Information (PDF)
• Bishop Hunt Map (PDF)
• Bishop Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Bishop Junior Elk Hunt

• Bishop Apprentice Hunt Information (PDF)
• Bishop Apprentice Hunt Map (PDF)
• Bishop Apprentice Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Bishop Muzzleloader Elk Hunt

• Bishop Muzzleloader Hunt Information (PDF)
• Bishop Muzzleloader Hunt Map (PDF)
• Bishop Muzzleloader Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Cache Creek Elk Hunt

Located in Lake, Colusa and Yolo counties. Elk on public and private land. Significant numbers of elk on private land where access may be restricted. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. (707) 944-5500

• Cache Creek Hunt Information (PDF)
• Cache Creek Hunt Map (PDF)
• Cache Creek Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Cache Creek Apprentice Elk Hunt

Located in Lake, Colusa and Yolo counties. (707) 944-5500

• Cache Creek Apprentice Hunt Information (PDF)
• Cache Creek Apprentice Hunt Regulations (PDF)

East Park Elk Hunt

Located in Glenn and Colusa counties. Colusa County Ordinance prohibits firearms (including archery equipment) on East Park Reservoir property. A variance allowing use of muzzleloaders (as defined in Section 353, Title 14, CCR) has been granted. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. (916) 445-3684.

This is a new hunt (2004), statistical data is unavailable at this time.

• East Park Hunt Information (PDF)
• East Park Hunt Map (PDF)
• East Park Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Fort Hunter Liggett Elk Hunt

Located in Monterey county. Tag holders must purchase hunting pass from the Base (approx. $70.00), call (831) 386-3310. Season dates and hunt areas subject to modification by Base Commander due to military training. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to each hunt. (831) 649-2870

• Fort Hunter Liggett Hunt Information (PDF)
• Fort Hunter Liggett Hunt Map (PDF)
• Fort Hunter Liggett Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Elk Hunt

Located in Monterey county. (831) 649-2870

• Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Hunt Information (PDF)
• Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Fort Hunter Liggett Muzzleloader Elk Hunt

Located in Monterey county. (831) 649-2870

• Fort Hunter Liggett Muzzleloader Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Fort Hunter Liggett Military Only Hunts

Located in Monterey county. (831) 649-2870

• Fort Hunter Liggett Military Hunt Regulations (PDF)
• Fort Hunter Liggett Military Apprentice Hunt Regulations (PDF)
• Fort Hunter Liggett Military Archery Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Grizzly Island Elk Hunt

Located in Solano County. Hunt DFG land only. Hunters strongly encouraged to bring one non-hunting companion for assistance. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to hunt day. (707) 425-3828 or (707) 944-5500

• Grizzly Island Hunt Information (PDF)
• Grizzly Island Hunt Map (PDF)
• Grizzly Island Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Grizzly Island Apprentice Elk Hunt

Located in Solano County. (707) 425-3828 or (707) 944-5500

• Grizzly Island Apprentice Hunt Information (PDF)
• Grizzly Island Apprentice Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Independence Elk Hunt

• Independence Hunt Information (PDF)
• Independence Hunt Map (PDF)
• Independence Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Independence Muzzleloader

• Independence Muzzleloader Hunt Information (PDF)

Lake Pillsbury

• Lake Pillsbury Hunt Information (PDF)
• Lake Pillsbury Hunt Map (PDF)
• Lake Pillsbury Hunt Regulations (PDF)

La Panza Elk Hunt

Located in portion of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo Counties. Elk are found on public and private property. Some restrictions apply to portions of the public property, please call for details. Mandatory hunter orientation prior to each hunt. (805) 528-8670

• La Panza Hunt Information (PDF)
• La Panza Hunt Map (PDF)
• La Panza Hunt Regulations (PDF)

La Panza Apprentice Elk Hunt

Located in portion of Fresno, Kern, Kings, Monterey, San Benito, and San Luis Obispo Counties. (805) 528-8670

• La Panza Apprentice Hunt Information (PDF)

Lone Pine Elk Hunt

• Lone Pine Hunt Information (PDF)
• Lone Pine Hunt Map (PDF)
• Lone Pine Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Lone Pine Archery Elk Hunt

• Lone Pine Archery Hunt Information (PDF)

Owens Valley Multiple Zone Archery Only Elk Hunt

• Owens Valley Archery Only Hunt Information (PDF)
• Owens Valley Archery Only Hunt Map (PDF)
• Owens Valley Archery Only Hunt Regulations (PDF)

San Luis Reservoir Elk Hunt

• San Luis Reservoir Hunt Information (PDF)
• San Luis Reservoir Hunt Map (PDF)
• San Luis Reservoir Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Santa Clara Elk Hunt

• Santa Clara Hunt Information (PDF)
• Santa Clara Hunt Map (PDF)
• Santa Clara Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Tinemaha Elk Hunt

• Tinemaha Hunt Information (PDF)
• Tinemaha Hunt Map (PDF)
• Tinemaha Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Tinemaha Archery Only Elk Hunt

• Tinemaha Archery Only Hunt Information (PDF)
• Tinemaha Archery Only Hunt Map (PDF)
• Tinemaha Archery Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Tinemaha Mountain Elk Hunt

• Tinemaha Mountain Hunt Information (PDF)
• Tinemaha Mountain Hunt Map (PDF)
• Tinemaha Mountain Hunt Regulations (PDF)

West Tinemaha Elk Hunt

• West Tinemaha Hunt Information (PDF)
• West Tinemaha Hunt Map (PDF)
• West Tinemaha Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Whitney Elk Hunt

• Whitney Hunt Information (PDF)
• Whitney Hunt Map (PDF)
• Whitney Hunt Regulations (PDF)

Whitney Archery Only Elk Hunt

• Whitney Archery Only Hunt Regulations (PDF)