an out-of-stater archery question

[Wyogstew1]

hey guys, i go school in california near santa cruz and am wondering about archery deer hunting opportunities come september when i return to classes. i have a place in scotts valley where i consistently see plenty of deer on my property and was wondering what the laws were regarding getting a tag and shooting one off my deck. i have been told that it is legal to do so with a bow but was just wanting to confirm that with you guys. any info would be most appreciated about the legality, license and tag fees, etc. thanks so much


greg



Happy Hunting

 

[Cali4x4]

I belive you need 200yards of seperation from ANY structure on an adjacent property. And or that neighbor's permission to hunt within the setback. Call the CA DFG. Or e mail. They told a friend of mine he would be legal. And he lives in the county of Marin. You would be in the A zone. It is open to archery now. The A tag is good for both the archery and rifle seasons. You can use a bow during the rifle season.

 

[Slide]

Nvgstew, are you talking about Scott Valley in Siskiyou County? If so that would be a B-tag and you can use a Bow during Archery season and a Rifle during the Rifle season. If it's not Scott Valley in Siskiyou County the disregard what I just said.

As far as shooting off your deck I believe what the other gentleman said is true, however if I was you I would definatley check with the DFG.

Good luck

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[sawabuck]

You are definitely in the A zone. I'd be careful hunting so close to all those tree huggers at UCSC which is where I assume you are going to school. I would also check for permission since all property near your location is either private or state/county parks that do not allow hunting.