Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Fishing on all rivers, streams and lakes in the Six Rivers National Forest is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. A current valid California fishing license is required for all anglers over 16 years of age. Contact the Department of Fish and Wildlife for fishing seasons, limits, and licenses.

Hunting is a seasonal activity, and the rules are simple: Follow the state laws and regulations pertaining to hunting, including seasons, dates and licensing. Forests and grasslands may place some areas as off limits to hunting. So check in with your local Forest Service ranger to be sure you are following all the rules.

Hunting is permitted during hunting seasons designated by the California State Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Licenses are available Online, at any CDFW License Sales Office or License Agent.

Hunting on the Six Rivers National Forest is regulated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hunters must have in their possession all required licenses and tags. For information on permits, licenses, seasons and bag limits, contact the California Fish and Game Department.

Forest visitors may use firearms if they carry and use them in a safe manner, and if the users comply with state and federal laws. Do not use trees, signs, cans, or glass objects for targets.

Firearms must not be discharged from a road, across a road, across a body of water, or within 150 yards of a campground or inhabited area. Always exercise proper caution when handling firearms: keep in mind that other visitors, loggers, private land owners, or others with business in the Forest could be nearby, even if they aren't visible.

The white sections on the Forest Visitor's Map that are within Forest boundaries represent private land holdings at the time of publication. Through its land exchange program, the Forest Service continually works with landowners to negotiate exchanges of their holdings for federally owned lands of equal value. However, many of these holdings are still scattered throughout the Mendocino, and their owners often post their lands against hunting, fishing, or trespass.