Hunting & Shooting
Hunting is licensed through the California Department of Fish & Wildlife
Be Legal: All shooters are expected to follow the principles of firearms safety, and to obey California State laws on
the use of firearms. California Firearms Laws Summary can be found on the web at: http://oag.ca.gov/firearms
Hunting
Hunting is a popular activity on the Lassen National Forest and in adjacent areas.
Follow all state laws and regulations pertaining to firearms. Additionally, the following is prohibited:
- Discharging a firearm or any other implement capable of taking human life, causing injury, or damaging property: (1) In or within 150 yards of a residence, building, campsite, developed recreation site, or occupied area, or (2) across or on a Forest System road or a body of water adjacent thereto, or in any manner or place whereby any person or property is exposed to injury or damage as a result of such discharge (3) Into or within any cave (261.10d).
- Firing any tracer bullet or incendiary ammunition. (261.5b).
- Discharging or igniting a firecracker, rocket or other firework, or explosive (261.16d).
For information about hunting seasons or license contact the California Department of Fish & Wildlife.
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Caribou Lake Trailhead
Wilderness trailhead at eastern boundary of Caribou Wilderness. Access via Silver Lake Road or 10 Road to Caribou Lake. Serves as primary wilderness access. Parking for 20 vehicles and bulletin…
Caribou Wilderness
The Caribou Wilderness is a gentle, rolling, forested plateau dotted with glacial lakes. Reminders of volcanic and glacial origin are apparent throughout this remote, unpopulated area. Crater…
Hay Meadows Trailhead
This trailhead accesses the southern boundary of the Caribou Wilderness. Ample parking available for vehicles and trailers; popular equestrian staging location.