Agree with huntindad4’s comment. There are plenty of blacktails to be had in California’s B zones. The most recent issues have mostly been related to lack of moisture. Last year was a very good moisture year. This winter is forecasted to be another. Nothing is more beneficial to a recent wildfire burn scar than a wet winter! I feel the deer population for the next few years is going to trend up in these areas.
I wouldn’t let negativity from a few other posters convince you to not give it go.
Sounds like you’re up for a new adventure. Absolutely try it.
With this post, you’re basically already doing the research. There’s also no shortage of relevant information available on-line.
As others have already said, you’re not going to see gobs of deer located throughout these zones. You shouldn’t go into it expecting an easy hunt. Suffice it to say, IMO those glory days are long gone. However, they all have isolated pockets within them that traditionally hold bucks. Of course local knowledge always has the advantage. But this is true no matter where & what species you’re hunting.
I encourage you to keep researching. You sound to me like you dedicate a week or so to chase out of state deer anyway. Why not here?
If your intent is to not be amongst a crowd of “less than desirable people” than backpacking a couple to several miles in is probably your ticket. There is another potential problem with doing this however. It’s no secret that this area of Northern California is known for its ideal climate for growing top end marijuana and there’s more than a few “less than desirable” illegal bud operations sprinkled across these areas. I hope that isn’t a deal breaker.
The answer to “if it’s doable?” Is absolutely yes it is. I hope you decide to try.