Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve

Hunt Dates

All hunters must have a valid California hunting license and appropriate tags or stamps to hunt on the BCCER. Please fully read all of our Hunting Regulations (PDF) before applying. Hunters interested in applying for the drawing should visit Cal Deer's Upcoming Hunt page(opens in new window) to see if upcoming hunts have been posted, or contact the CDA Sacramento office at (916) 575-7745. Please take notice of the deadline listed on the application. All entries must be submitted before this date or they will not be included in the drawing.

Spring 2024 Turkey Hunt

For information on applying, contact the California Deer Association at (530) 232-0505 or visit Cal Deer's Upcoming Hunts page(opens in new window).

Application deadline: The application period for the Spring 2024 Turkey Hunt runs from January 22, 2024, to March 15, 2024 (closes at 4:30 p.m. PST).

Spring 2024 Turkey Hunt Dates

Youth Hunt: 03/23 - 03/24

Period 1: 03/30 - 03/31

Period 2: 04/05 - 04/06

Period 3: 04/13 - 04/14

Period 4: 04/19 - 04/20

Period 5: 04/27 - 04/28

Period 6: 05/05 - 05/06

Archery or Youth: 05/11 - 05/12

Archery or Youth: 05/18 - 05/19