A seagull flies over the California Coastal National Monument which stretches along the entire coast of California and extends 12 miles into the Pacific Ocean. The Monument includes 20,000 rocks, islands, pinnacles and reefs.
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Wildhorses at Sand Creek Barrel Springs Byway at sunset. Photo by Laurie Sada Upper Wall Canyon creek. Photo by B. Parrott Windmill at Sunset in Surprise Valley Sunset reflection on Upper Lake in Surprise Valley.
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Hunting
General Information

Hunting, recreational shooting, or "plinking" is generally permitted on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Surprise Field Office, as long as such activity is permitted within California and Nevada State laws.  The discharge of fire arms is prohibited within 1/2 mile of all developed campgrounds and recreation sites. When shooting always check with the County Sheriff or State Game Warden on shooting laws that apply. 

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KNOW THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

For more information on state hunting regulations please contact the following state agencies:

In California - The California Department of Fish and Game

In Nevada - Nevada Division of Wildlife


   
Last updated: 06-30-2008