California Zone D-4 Unit Profile - 4 Hunters are talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
California Zone D-4
Updated Apr 13, 2026
At a Glance
2,276Square Miles
26%Public Land
50 - 9,000Elevation Range
Quick Tips
Make certain to carry a bear tag in this area as bears are in abundance and may increase your opportunity for a harvest
The upland bird stamp is another good extra tag selection as quail season opens prior to general season allowing a multi-species extension to your hunting trip
Grouse and quail are open concurrent with archery season as well. Check the regulations for limits and rules
Zone D-4 is located in portions of Colusa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties. This is the middle zone using the D3-5 tag and spans from I-5 to near Lake Tahoe north of I-80.
As with most of California, there will be plenty of hunters in the field. Stay safe and wear your blaze orange clothing. The D 3-5 tag is an over the counter 2-tag zone close to major urban areas. These factors lend to the crowded hunting conditions in addition to many of the non-hunting outdoor recreational enthusiasts.
