CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Wildlife Branch
1010 Riverside Parkway, West Sacramento, CA 95605

ZONE D62024 General Deer Hunting Information(Includes Additional Hunts G-37, J-15, and A-21)

GENERAL INFORMATIONThis information sheet has been prepared to assist deer hunters applying for, or
planning to hunt in, Zone D-6 located in portions of Alpine, Madera, Mariposa, Merced,
Stanislaus, and Tuolumne counties. The following information should be useful tohunters for archery and general seasons, as well as any “additional hunts” within thisgeographic area. For more specific information or additional questions regarding thisarea, contact the following Department office(s):•Central Region Office (Region 4), 1234 E. Shaw Avenue, Fresno, CA 93710(559-243-4005 ext. 151) encompassing Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa,
Merced, Monterey, San Benito, San Luis Obispo, Stanislaus, Tulare, andTuolumne counties.

REGULATIONS
Laws and regulations are designed to conserve wildlife and to provide for an equitable
distribution of game mammals. All hunters should read and be familiar with the Current
Hunting Regulations. Remember, if you are hunting on private property you must obtain,
and have in your possession written permission to hunt on private property. Hunter
trespass laws are strictly enforced.

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NON-LEAD RESTRICTIONSAs of July 1, 2019, all hunters must use nonlead ammunition when taking any wildlife in
California, except when hunting with a pellet rifle for approved species.
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CCR T14 250.1(d)(3) Effective July 1, 2019, it shall be unlawful to use, or
possess with any firearm capable of firing, any projectile(s) not certified as
nonlead when taking any wildlife for any purpose in this state.

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CCR T14 475(f) The take or attempted take of any nongame bird or nongame
mammal with a firearm shall be in accordance with the use of nonlead projectiles
and ammunition pursuant to Section 250.1 of these regulations.

For more information including a list of certified non-lead projectiles/ammunition that
may be used in firearms for the taking of deer or other big game mammals, and links toother related topics, visit CDFW's Nonlead Ammunition in California web page.

DEER HARVEST REPORTING
USED AND UNUSED TAGS MUST BE REPORTED
Accurate harvest information is a crucial element in developing population estimates,
tag quotas, assessment of current hunt programs, and in the development of newopportunities. Regulations require all deer hunters to submit a harvest report card
(online or by mail) to CDFW. Any deer hunter who does not submit a harvest report foreach deer tag issued will be required to pay a non-reporting fee upon application for the
next hunt season.
Successful hunters are reminded to immediately fill out both portions of the tag andpermanently mark the date of kill; record the appropriate "Unit Number" where the deer
was killed; attach the tag to the antlers, or ear, if antlerless; have the tag validated andcountersigned; and return the completed report card portion.

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WHEN TO REPORT
Successful deer hunters must report the take of a deer within 30 days of harvest or by
January 31 – whichever date is first. Unsuccessful deer hunters (including hunters thatreceived a tag but did not hunt) must report that they were unsuccessful or did not hunt
by January 31.

HOW TO SUBMIT A REPORT•

Online – Both successful and unsuccessful hunters are encouraged to submit
their harvest reports online. Hunters will be able to report their hunt results online
via CDFW's Online License Service. Hunters logging into the system will be able
to view all of their tags requiring reports. Reporting through the Online License
Service is easy, fast, and convenient. When you report online, you receive
instant confirmation that your harvest report card has been received andaccepted. You must record the confirmation number in the space provided on theharvest report card and retain the harvest report card until March 1 of that year.
Tags reported online must be surrendered to CDFW upon demand.

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By Mail – Any deer tag holder who does not submit a harvest report for their deer
tag online, must return the report card portion to CDFW to the following address:
CDFW – Wildlife Branch, P.O. Box 944209, Sacramento, CA 94299-0002.

ADDITIONAL DEER HUNTS
There are three additional hunt opportunities within Zone D-6: 1) G-37 (Anderson Flat
Buck Hunt); 2) J-15 (Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt); and 3) A-21 (Anderson Flat
Archery Buck Hunt). For general maps detailing the individual hunt area boundaries,
visit CDFW's Deer Hunting web page.

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OBTAINING DEER TAGS
Beginning in late 2010, CDFW began implementation of the new Automated License
Data System (ALDS). Under this computer data system, all licenses, stamps, and tags
are applied for, and issued through Internet Point-of-Sale terminals (IPOS) located atvarious CDFW license offices, over 1,400 license agents statewide or online at CDFW's
Licenses and Permits page. Under ALDS, much less paperwork is required to apply for,and receive tags. In addition, licenses, tags, and entry into the Big Game Drawing can
all be accomplished with one trip to a license agent. Once your personal information isentered and stored in the database, the database controls and tracks what you haveapplied for, or been issued, as well as preference points. For more specific information
on ALDS, application procedures and zone/hunt information, check out the current Big
Game Hunting Digest available online at CDFW's California Hunting Digest page.
For deer tag distribution purposes, zones and hunts are classified based upon the date
in which the zone or hunt tag quota is filled in the prior year. The three tag categories
include:1) “Premium” zone/hunt tags are only issued through the Big Game Drawing using aFirst-Deer Tag Drawing Application, except that junior hunters may use their
Second-Deer Tag Drawing Application to apply for Apprentice (J) Hunts. Hunters willlose all accumulated deer preference points if drawn for their first choice in the Big
Game Drawing,2) “Restricted” zone/hunt tags are available upon application with a First-Deer Tag,or a Second-Deer Tag after August 1; and3) “Unrestricted” zone/hunt tags are available at any time using either a First- or
Second-Deer Tag.
For Zone D-6 and associated hunts within the zone, the tag categories are as follows:
1) Premium Deer Hunts – G37, J15, and A21

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2) Restricted Deer Hunts – D63) Unrestricted Deer Hunts – Archery Only (AO)
The deer hunting regulations specific to Zone D-6 (archery and general season) andany additional hunts are listed at the end of this sheet. To hunt deer in Zone D-6,
hunters must possess a Zone D6 deer tag which is valid during the archery or generalseason using the appropriate method of take. Additionally, Archery Only Tags (AO
Tags) are valid during the Zone D-6 archery or general season using archery equipment
only.
Typically, tags for additional deer hunts are in high demand and distributed through
CDFW’s Big Game Drawing held in June. To receive tags for many of these hunts,
hunters must plan ahead and apply before the midnight June 2, 2024 deadline.
Information regarding application procedures and restrictions, ALDS, zone and huntseasons, prior year drawing and hunt statistics are contained in the 2024 Big Game
Hunting Digest available online at CDFW's California Hunting Digest page.

HARVEST INFORMATION
Information on deer harvest for this area is available in tables contained on the
Department's Deer Harvest Data page. For the purpose of applying for hunts in a
specific area, tables containing harvest success, antler class information, and Big Game
Drawing statistics are the most useful in selecting a zone or hunt in which to apply. The
harvest tables found on this web page may also contain more recent harvest analyses
than information contained in the Big Game Hunting Digest due to the early production
deadline dates for the publication.

LAND OWNERSHIP/PUBLIC LANDOPPORTUNITIESZone D-6 contains a mixture of both public and private lands. Remember, you must

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obtain, and have in your possession, written permission to hunt on private property.
Hunter trespass laws are strictly enforced. Public lands within Zone D-6 areadministered by the Sierra and Stanislaus National Forests (USFS), and the Bureau ofLand Management (BLM). For information regarding these lands, contact the following:
USFS Offices:
Sierra National Forest, 1600 Tollhouse Road, Clovis Ca 93611 (559-297-0706)
Stanislaus National Forest, 19777 Greenley Rd., Sonora, CA 95370 (209-532-3671)
BLM Offices:
Mother Lode Field Office, 5152 Hillsdale Circle, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; (916-9413101)
Wilderness lands have been established within two portions of the Stanislaus National
Forests. The Carson-Iceberg Wilderness lies north of Highway 108 and the EmigrantWilderness is south of the Highway 108 corridor. These wilderness areas are accessibleby hiking and by pack stock. Public use of the wilderness is regulated by permit.
Wilderness Permits may be obtained by contacting the Stanislaus National Forest,
Summit Ranger District office at: #1 Pinecrest Lake Road; Pinecrest, CA 95364 (209965-3434).
Sierra Pacific Industries (SPI) also owns large blocks of land within the Stanislaus
National Forest in zone D-6. Much of SPI land is behind locked gates; however, SPI
allows public hunting on their property. Access to their land is by foot only and no
written permit is required. No camping or fires are allowed on SPI property. Remember,
you are a guest on SPI land, please carry out all refuse, be fire safe, and respect theirproperty.
In Zone D-6 and other zones throughout California, additional deer hunting opportunities
may exist on private property licensed through the Department’s Private Lands
Management Program (PLM). For more information on the PLM and to obtain a list ofparticipating ranches, visit CDFW's PLM web page.
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Reminder: Lands within Yosemite National Park and State Game Refuge 1-R areclosed to hunting. Hunters should be aware of State Game Refuge 1-R, locatedbetween the North and Middle Forks of the Stanislaus River. This area is well definedon the Stanislaus National Forest map and is also well posted. Please note that there
are travel restrictions through the Game Refuge for hunters transporting hunting
weapons (See Fish and Game Code Section 10506).

MAPS
For general maps detailing individual zone or additional deer hunt boundaries, visit
CDFW's Deer Hunting web page.
The most comprehensive maps of the area are the National Forest maps. USFS maps
are available locally at most USFS offices; by contacting the USFS Pacific Southwest
Regional Office at: 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592 (707-562-8737); ordered byphone (406-329-3024), fax (406-329-3030), or mail at USDA Forest Service, National
Forest Store, P.O. Box 8268, Missoula, MT 59807; or online at the National Forest Map
Store website.
BLM surface management maps may also be useful. These maps can be purchased at
local BLM district offices; the BLM at 2800 Cottage Way, Suite W-1623, Sacramento,
CA 95825 (916-978-4400); or online at BLM's California Maps web page.
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps are very helpful, especially for
topographic features that are not displayed on USFS or BLM maps. USGS maps may
be available from many sporting goods, backpacking or engineering stores; bycontacting the USGS directly at: Rocky Mountain Mapping Center, Branch of
Information Services, Box 25286, Denver, CO 80225 (888-ASK-USGS); or online at the
USGS Store website.

ACCESS/MAJOR ROADS
Access to most public lands within Zone D-6 is very good. Major access routes are

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along Highways 4, 108, 120 and 140. On opening weekend, most of the areas
accessed by roads are popular with hunters and it is difficult to find solitude, due to theconcentration of hunters near these access roads. However, hunting pressure drops off
significantly until storms occur, usually in mid to late-October.

WEATHER CONDITIONS/TRAVEL TIPS
The weather in this region is highly variable, so BE PREPARED. Early in the season,
temperatures are usually mild to hot, with cold nights. Snow can occur anytime during
the deer season, especially at higher elevations, and hunters should always be
prepared for this possibility with appropriate clothing and equipment for a variety of
weather conditions.
Zone D-6 covers a large geographic area. The terrain can be very steep and rugged
and vegetation can be extremely dense. As you should do in all remote areas, hunters
are urged to bring a shovel, a good spare tire, extra water, etc. Use care with any offroad vehicle and check with the BLM or USFS for rules and regulations regarding
vehicle and travel restrictions in the area. Horses can be useful in some portions ofZone D-6. However, remember that it may be necessary to carry supplemental horse
feed into the backcountry. Contact the local USFS and BLM office for more information
regarding forage conditions for livestock.

CAMPING
There are numerous Forest Service campgrounds within Zone D-6. The developed
campsites are shown on the Forest Service maps. Informal camping is allowed on
Forest Service lands, but campfire permits are required. Permits may be obtained fromany USFS, BLM, or California Department of Forestry (CDF) office. During fire season,
special regulations may apply, and it is always best to contact the local USFS, BLM, or
CDF office for the latest information.

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Please, DO NOT camp or hunt for prolonged periods near water sources important towildlife and livestock. Remaining for over 30 minutes and within 200 yards of an artificial
water source, including guzzlers or horizontal wells on public lands within California, is a
Fish and Game violation (Title 14, Section 730). You can pack water, wildlife can’t.

HERD CONDITIONS AND HABITATS
The deer population in Zone D-6 is considered to be stable to increasing, although
populations are still considerably below those seen in the late 1960's and 1970's. As
with most deer herds in California and other western states, the long-term population
trend has been on a steady decline since the 1960’s and 1970’s. These long-term
declines have been due to land management practices that have precluded fire,
resulting in changes toward more mature and less diverse habitats, and reduced quality
and quantity of deer habitats. Short-term fluctuations in deer populations are usually
attributed to weather events that affect forage production.
Overall, fawn survival in Zone D-6 has been good for the past several years and it isexpected a fair number of legal younger bucks will be entering the population in the next
several years. Herd composition counts in Zone D-6 indicate that the overall buck-todoe ratio was 44 bucks for every 100 does observed with a sample size of 476 in the fallof 2000. During these counts, the number of bucks per 100 does ranged from a low of
39 bucks per 100 does in the Stanislaus herd to a high of 50 bucks per 100 does in the
Yosemite herd.
The subspecies of deer inhabiting Zone D-6 is the California mule deer. The deer thatoccupy the higher elevations of Zone D-6 are migratory. They reside on their summer
ranges until they are stimulated to migrate down slope to their wintering habitats.
Habitat quality and quantity, temperature, day length, and weather conditions all play apart in determining when these deer will complete their fall migrations. Generally, from
mid-October, or later, any significant winter storm has the potential to cause somemigratory deer to move from summer range to lower elevations. Deer are capable ofsensing significant impending storms. They frequently migrate just prior to those storms,

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perhaps due to substantial changes in atmospheric pressure. If storms are mild, somedeer may delay in intermediate range, seeking acorns and other available fall forage. If
severe, a single storm may result in the migration of a large percentage of the animals
from the higher elevations, down slope to winter range habitat. Most of the areas
considered summer range, particularly those areas between 5,000 and 8,000 feet, arealso good areas to hunt during early migrations. When these deer migrate, theyfrequently follow ridge tops and stream corridors. When driving along forest roads, lookfor freshly made trailing off cut banks, adjacent to the roads.
The vegetation is highly varied throughout Zone D-6, ranging from oak-woodland, mixed
and montane chaparral, hardwood, hardwood-conifer, aspen and dense conifer toalpine habitats. Generally speaking, deer populations in this area respond favorably tovegetation disturbances that enhance brush species (wildfire and timber harvesting).
Riparian areas (areas along watercourses), recently burned areas, or clear cuts thathave re-sprouted with brush are good areas to hunt. Areas where oaks are producing
acorns may also attract deer. Typically, lower densities of deer are observed in the
more densely forested areas or in older, more decadent brushlands.

HUNTING TIPS AND WHERE TO LOOK FOR
DEER
Successful hunters often spend a considerable amount of time scouting pre-season,
locating individual or groups of deer, recently used deer trails, and feeding and bedding
areas. You may not see many deer from the roads in this area and, generally, the more
successful hunters do more hiking to locate deer. Binoculars and/or spotting scopes canbe very helpful for locating and identifying deer at greater distances. In general, attempt
to hunt areas that are away from other activities such as concentrations of hunters,
vehicles, and/or livestock.
Start looking in areas which have been burned in the last five to ten years or where theoak acorns are mature and abundant. Although meadows provide good forage for deer,

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especially does and fawns, bucks should utilize areas with better cover during hunting
season: rougher terrain (ridges, etc.), denser vegetation, etc. After heavy snowstorms,
deer will rapidly move toward the winter range or hold in transitional areas. Look inareas with shrubs or preferred browse plants at intermediate elevations.
No one location is guaranteed to have deer on any given date; however, the following
areas have historically been some of the more popular and productive areas to hunt:

SUMMER RANGE
Summer range habitat for the migrant herds may be found anywhere from 5,000 feet to
the Sierra Crest within Zone D-6.
Alpine County area (most locations are within the Carson-Iceberg Wilderness): Arnot
Creek; Iceberg, Airola and Disaster Peaks; Paradise Valley; Clark Ford drainage; theDardanelles Basin, including the Dardanelles and Dardanelles Cone; Jenkins, Hiramand Champion Canyons; Fence and Drew Creek areas; and Stanislaus and Sonora
Peaks.
Tuolumne County (areas within the Emigrant Wilderness): Kennedy Lake; Grouse
Canyon; Grizzly Meadow and other areas adjacent to the Sierra Crest; willow runs andhuckleberry oak brushfields associated with most high mountain peaks; Buck andEmigrant Lakes; Whitesides, Horse and Spring Meadows; Louse Canyon; Brown Bear
Pass; and Lunch and Cooper Meadows.
Tuolumne County (areas outside the Emigrant Wilderness): Red, Bald and Night Cap
Peaks; Clark Fork Meadow; meadow complexes from Niagara Creek to Silver Mine
Creek; Eagle Peak; Big and Little Rattlesnake Creeks; Liberty Hill; Peyton Saddle;
Bummers Flat; Wheats Meadow; Herring Creek; Hammil Canyon; Pinecrest Peak;
Niagara, Mill, Cascade, and Lily Creeks; Fraser Flat; the Strawberry Fuelbreak;Bourland, Fahey and Bell Meadows; Dodge Ridge; Crabtree Camp; Mud Lake; Wrights
Creek Burn (near Long Barn); Granite Creek Burn (near Cherry Lake); Camp Clavey;
Wolfin Meadow; Big and Little Reynolds Creeks; Jawbone Pass; Hells Mountain; andPage 11 of 19

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Crocker Ridge.
Mariposa County: Hazel Green Ranch; Twin Bridges; Buena Vista; Little Nellie Falls;
and Iron and Chowchilla Mountains.

INTERMEDIATE RANGE
Deer usually move into and through the intermediate range with the advent of Octoberstorms. Intermediate range areas are generally between 4,000 and 5,500 feet.
Frequently, areas within intermediate range have all the habitat components (food,water, and cover) necessary to provide summer habitat for some deer, while acting astransitional range for numerous other animals. Many of the areas previously listed assummer range, such as Peyton Saddle and Bummers Flat (near Refuge 1-R), Wrights
Creek Burn (near Long Barn), Granite Creek Burn (near Cherry Lake), Crocker Ridge
and Buena Vista (near Yosemite National Park), and Chowchilla and Iron Mountain(near Mariposa) are examples of intermediate range.

WINTER RANGE
Within Zone D-6, areas between 2,000 feet and 4,300 feet frequently are utilized as
winter range for migrant deer. Typically, wintering habitat is characterized by warm
southern openings (including lava cap areas), stands of mature oak, stands of brush(particularly areas vegetated with different age classes and species of brush), stands oflarge conifers (to escape from storms and cold wind), and available water. In general,the more diverse the habitat composition, the better the winter range.
Tuolumne County: Schoettgen Pass; Ruby Fire area; Mount Knight; Grant Ridge;
Bald, Marble, and Duckwall Mountains; Walton Cabin Springs; Paper Cabin Ridge;
Jawbone Ridge; Plum Flat; Woods Ridge; North Mountain; Middle Fork; Drew Meadow;
Gravel Range; Sawmill Mountain; Spinning Wheel area; Packard Canyon; Big Creek
Basin and Pilot Ridge.
Mariposa County: Moss Canyon; Anderson Flat; Soapstone Ridge; Scott Ridge;
Wagner Valley; Devil Gulch; Ferguson Ridge; Footman Ridge and Sweetwater Ridge.

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For additional information about deer hunting in California, see CDFW's publication"Guide to Hunting Deer in California" under “Related Information”.

J15 Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt
In that portion of hunt zone D6 in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties within a line
beginning at the intersection of Highway 140 and Bull Creek Road at Briceburg; northon Bull Creek Road (U.S. Forest Service Road 2S05) to Greely Hill Road; west on
Greely Hill road to Smith Station Road (County Road J20); north on Smith Station Road
to Highway 120 (near Burch Meadow); east on Highway 120 to Yosemite National Park
boundary (near Big Oak-flat Ranger Station); southeast along the Yosemite Nation Park
boundary to Highway 140; west on Highway 140 to the Yosemite Nation Park boundary;northwest along the Yosemite National Park boundary to Highway 140 (at Redbud
Campground); west on Highway 140 to the point of beginning.
This apprentice buck hunt shall be open from November 23- December 1, 2024.
The law allowing youths up to 18 years old to purchase a Junior Hunting License hassunset. Per Fish & Game Code Section 3031, a resident or nonresident now must be
under 16 years of age on July 1, 2024 in order to be eligible for a 2024-25 Junior
Hunting License.
Bag limit shall be one buck, forked antler or better, per tag.
Immediately after killing the deer, the tag shall be attached to an antler.
Any legal method for taking deer as described in Section 353 of the Hunting
Regulations for Mammals and Furbearers is authorized.
For more information, please call (559) 243-4005, extension 132 or 133.
Most accidents associated with big game hunting involve a loaded gun in the vehicle.
Remember what you learned in your hunter safety classes, be careful, and enjoy
yourself.

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2024 ZONE AND ADDITIONAL HUNT SPECIFICREGULATIONS
For more information, see the current Mammal Hunting Regulations.

§360. Deer.
Except as otherwise provided in Title 14, deer may be taken only as follows:•(a) A, B, C, and D Zone Hunts.
o(5) Zone D-6.
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(A) Area: In those portions of Alpine, Madera, Mariposa, Merced,
Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties within a line beginning at theintersection of Highway 99 and the Stanislaus River at Ripon; east
along the Stanislaus River and following the North Fork of the
Stanislaus River to Highland Creek; east up Highland Creek to theroad connecting Lower and Upper Highland Lakes at Upper
Highland Lake; east along that road to the township line between
Townships 7 and 8 North; east on that township line to the Sierra
crest near Wolf Creek Pass; south along the Sierra crest to theYosemite National Park boundary near Rodger Peak; along theeastern Yosemite National Park boundary to Highway 41; south
along Highway 41 to the Madera-Mariposa county line south ofWestfall Station; along the Madera-Mariposa and the MaderaMerced county lines to Highway 99; north along Highway 99 to thepoint of beginning.

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(B) Season: The season in Zone D-6 shall open on the third
Saturday in September and extend for 44 consecutive days.

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(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (Seesubsection 351(a)) or better, per tag.

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•(D) Number of Tags: 10,000.

(c) Additional Hunts.
o(13) G-37 (Anderson Flat Buck Hunt).
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(A) Area: In that portion of hunt Zone D-6 in Mariposa and
Tuolumne counties lying within a line beginning at the intersectionof Highway 140 and Bull Creek Road at Briceburg; north on Bull
Creek Road (U.S. Forest Service Road 2S05) to Greeley Hill Road;
west on Greeley Hill Road to Smith Station Road (County RouteJ20); north on Smith Station Road to Highway 120 (near Burch
Meadow); east on Highway 120 to the Yosemite National Park
Boundary (near Big Oak-Flat Ranger Station); southeast along theYosemite National Park Boundary to Highway 140; west on
Highway 140 to the Yosemite National Park Boundary; northwest
along the Yosemite National Park Boundary to Highway 140 (atRedbud Campground); west on Highway 140 to the point of
beginning.

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(B) Season: The season for additional hunt G-37 (Anderson Flat
Buck Hunt) shall open on the fourth Saturday in November andextend for nine consecutive days.

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(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (seesubsection 351(a)) or better, per tag.

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o(D) Number of Tags: 25.

(37) J-15 (Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt).

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(A) Area: In that portion of Zone D-6 in Mariposa and Tuolumne
counties lying within a line beginning at the intersection of Highway
140 and Bull Creek Road at Briceburg; north on Bull Creek Road
(U.S. Forest Service Road 2S05) to Greeley Hill Road; west on
Greeley Hill Road to Smith Station Road (County Route J20); northon Smith Station Road to Highway 120 (near Burch Meadow); east
on Highway 120 to the Yosemite National Park Boundary (near Big
Oak-Flat Ranger Station); southeast along the Yosemite National
Park Boundary to Highway 140; west on Highway 140 to theYosemite National Park Boundary; northwest along the Yosemite
National Park Boundary to Highway 140 (at Redbud Campground);west on Highway 140 to the point of beginning.

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(B) Season: The season for additional hunt J-15 (Anderson Flat
Apprentice Buck Hunt) shall open on the fourth Saturday in
November and extend for nine consecutive days.

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(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (seesubsection 351(a)) or better, per tag.

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(D) Number of Tags: 10.

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(E) Special Conditions:▪

1. Only junior license holders shall apply.

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2. Tagholders shall be accompanied by an adult chaperon
18 years of age or older while hunting.

o(44) Conditions for Additional Hunts.
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(A) When hunting on military reservations or private lands, huntersshall have in their possession a written permit signed by thelandowner, which may specify where and when the permittee may
hunt.
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(B) When required, tagholders shall check in and check out ofdesignated check stations.

§361. Archery Deer Hunts.
•(a) Archery Hunting With General Deer Zone Tags.
Deer may be taken during the archery season only with archery equipment
specified in Section 354 as follows:▪

(B) Zones D-6 through D-10.
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1. Area: As described in subsection 360(a)(5)(A) through(9)(A).

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2. Season: The archery season in zones D-6 through D-10
shall open on the third Saturday in August and extend for 23
days.

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3. Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (seesubsection 351(a)) or better per tag.

•(b) Archery Hunting With Area-specific Archery Tags.
Deer may be taken only with archery equipment specified in Section 354, only
during the archery seasons as follows:o(19) A-21 (Anderson Flat Archery Buck Hunt).
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(A) Area: In that portion of hunt Zone D-6 in Mariposa and
Tuolumne counties lying within a line beginning at the intersectionof Highway 140 and Bull Creek Road at Briceburg; north on Bull
Creek Road (U.S. Forest Service Road 2S05) to Greeley Hill Road;
west on Greeley Hill Road to Smith Station Road (County RouteJ20); north on Smith Station Road to Highway 120 (near Burch
Meadow); east on Highway 120 to the Yosemite National Park
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Yosemite National Park Boundary to Highway 140; west on
Highway 140 to the Yosemite National Park Boundary; northwest
along the Yosemite National Park Boundary to Highway 140 (atRedbud Campground); west on Highway 140 to the point of
beginning.
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(B) Season: The season for hunt A-21 (Anderson Flat Archery Buck
Hunt) shall open on the second Saturday in November and extend
for 14 consecutive days.

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(C) Bag and Possession Limit: One buck, forked horn (seesubsection 351(a)) or better, per tag.

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•(D) Number of Tags: 25.

(c) Archery Hunting with Archery Only Tags.
Deer may be taken only with archery equipment specified in Section 354, during
the archery seasons and general seasons as follows:o(1) Number of Archery Only Tags Permitted. A person may obtain anarchery only tag using a one-deer tag application and a second archeryonly tag using a second deer tag application.

o(2) Zones in Which Archery Only Tags are Valid. An archery only tag isvalid for hunt G-10, and during the archery season and general season in
all zones except C-1 through C-4 and X-1 through X-12.

o(3) Areas: As described in subsections 360(a) and (c).

o(4) Seasons: The archery season and general seasons are provided insubsection 361(a) above and in subsections 360(a) and (c).

o(5) Bag and Possession Limit: All bag and possession limits per zone are
the same as those described in subsections 360(a) and (c).

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D6 Zone General Deer Hunt Information•(d) Hunting Area Limitations. Archers not in possession of an archery only tag
may hunt only in the zone, zones, or areas for which they have a general tag oran area-specific archery tag. (Refer to subsection 361(c)(2) for zones in whicharchery only tags are valid).

•(e) Crossbow Prohibition. Except as provided in subsection 354(j), crossbows
may not be used during any archery season or during the general season whenusing an archery only tag.

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