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Gray Lodge Wildlife Area
Iconic 9,200-acre tract near the Sutter Buttes. One of the most heavily used wildlife areas in the state with high hunter capacity.
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Location Details
Operational Profile
- Acreage: ~9,200 acres
- Hunt Days: Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays during waterfowl season
- Hunter Capacity: High capacity (300+ hunters); sweat line almost always gets everyone in eventually
Access & Selection Logistics
- Reservation System: Type A Wildlife Area
- Lottery: Previous night lottery for non-reservation holders
- Sweat Line: Extensive sweat line; entry chances are generally good for afternoon hunts
Hunting Infrastructure
- Blinds: Mostly Free Roam. Limited number of deer/turkey blinds used for waterfowl
- Accessibility: Seven (7) accessible hunting blinds available for mobility-impaired hunters
- Habitat: Extensive seasonal wetlands, deep ponds, and riparian woodlands
Hunter Intelligence
- Birds Taken: Mixed bag; Mallard, Widgeon, Shoveler, Snow Goose
- Trailer/Camping: Allowed in the entrance check station parking lot on nights preceding waterfowl hunt days
- Amenities: Interpretive center, hiking trails (closed during hunt season). Nearest lodging in Gridley or Yuba City