A-Zone Colombian black-tailed deer hunt

More information about the deer hunt can be found here.

Lottery applications for the HREC 2025 Deer Hunt will open: 9am PT, Tuesday, May 6.
Closing date for lottery applications is: 11am PT, Thursday, May 29.
Applicants will be advised if they are offered a place/waitlisted by Thursday, June 5.
Successful applicants must provide all supporting documentation (Firearm Authorization Form, CA hunting license, payment) by Thursday, July 10 to secure their place.

Click here to apply for the lottery.

Applications for both Restricted and Standard hunts will be by lottery in 2025 - please see the top of this page for application information and deadlines.

Price for the Restricted Hunt is $2,500/hunter + 1 non-hunter (if desired).

There are 12 total Restricted Hunt slots per season, 6 each on the first and last weekend of the A Zone season (August 8-11 and September 18-21 respectively.) 

Included in the Restricted Hunt are:

• Three days of hunting access to the 5,358 acre HREC site (Saturday 8/9- Monday 8/11 for first weekend, Friday 9/19-Sunday 9/21 for last weekend).
• One day of scouting immediately prior to your hunt days (Friday 8/8 for first weekend, Thursday 9/18 for last weekend). No hunting is allowed during scouting days.
• One site consultation with an HREC staff member that includes viewing a map of previous successful deer takes.
• Detailed maps of the site, including water sources, and keys to access less accessible parts of the site.
• Use of the HREC skinning shed and cooler to process your deer.
• Access is limited to 1 hunter and one non-hunting participant.
• Hunters must provide their own CA Hunting License and appropriate deer tag.
• One deer tag can be filled as part of this package. No second deer tag opportunity will be offered to be pursued/filled on the property in 2025.
• No overnight accommodation is provided as part of this package.

Price for the Standard Hunt is $175/hunter, $10 non-hunters.

There are 48 total Standard Hunt slots per season, 16 per day for August 17, 23, and 24.

Hunt parties with 50% of the hunt party consisting of youth hunters aged 18 or younger will be given priority in the lottery for the August 16 hunt date.

Included in the Standard Hunt are:

• One day of hunting access to the 5,358 acre HREC site.
• A map of the site.
• Use of the HREC skinning shed and cooler to process your deer.
• One hunter per slot, with one non-hunter if desired (for an extra $10 per non-hunter).
• One deer tag can be filled as part of this package. No second deer tags can be taken in 2025.
• Hunters must provide their own CA Hunting License and appropriate CDFW deer tag.
• No overnight accommodation is provided as part of this package.

To apply for a hunt package please make your lottery application between May 6- May 29. A link will be posted at the top of this page when the application period opens.

Please remember that if you are successful in the application process you will be requested to upload the below supporting documentation (copies of supporting documentation are required for every hunting member of your party) by July 10 to secure your hunt:

• Hunting license.
• Completed and signed Firearm Authorization Form (the proof associated with this document will be your hunting license).
• Full payment.

You will find it helpful to assemble and upload this additional information as soon as possible if your application is accepted. Good photographs of supporting documentation can be uploaded where scanning is not possible. If you have problems completing the online application please call Hannah Bird at hbird@ucanr.edu or call (707) 744 1424 ext. 1642 for support.

Permits are not transferable and are valid only for the date(s) issued. All hunters must abide by HREC rules. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. All participants must organize their own hunting licenses and deer tags, these are not part of the HREC hunt package (for either standard or restricted hunts). Payments will be requested at the time permits are granted, no payment is requested at the time of lottery application.