Big Game Hunting

The dry conditions of this past winter will likely have impacts on the quality and quantity of forage and water for big game species. This could have an impact on an animal's body condition and possibly on their reproductive success for the year. Drought conditions may also lead to an increase in the number and severity of wildfires and the spread of invasive species that also could affect wildlife. Hunters would be wise to monitor and evaluate conditions this season to improve their chances of success.

Big game species include black bear, mule deer and black-tailed deer.

Big Game Hunting Areas

Highway 89, North
The recreation information for the Tahoe National Forest is primarily provided by travel corridor. The main travel corridors are: Interstate 80, Highway 49, Highway 20, Highway 89 (North and South), Foresthill Divide Road, Mosquito Ridge Road, Bowman Road, Marysville Road, and Gold Lakes Road.

Highway 89
Highway 89 starts its journey through the Tahoe National Forest near Tahoe Cityon Lake Tahoe and travels north through Truckee and Sierraville onto the Plumas National Forest. A host of campgrounds, winter and summer trail heads, ski resorts, reservoirs, a motorcycle area, and picnic sites are available. Highway 89 South starts at the Lake and follows the Truckee River to Truckee passing many ski resorts and access trails into the Granite Chief Wilderness. Highway 89 north starts in Truckee and proceeds north.

Activities such as camping and hiking are listed below for this corridor.
Cottonwood Creek Campground
East Meadow Campground
Lower Little Truckee Campground
Pass Creek Campground
Upper Little Truckee Campground

Alerts & Warnings

2023 Fire Restrictions

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Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

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