At a Glance
784Square Miles
4%Public Land
500 - 3,800Elevation Range
Quick Tips
- Most of the elk reside on private property through this zone, try to secure permission prior to applying for the permit
The San Luis Reservoir zone is in the west-central portion of the state, east of Santa Cruz and Monterey Bay and west of I-5, and includes the San Luis Reservoir and Pacheco State Park.
Tule elk have been seen in the San Luis Wildlife Area, which is an extremely small area limited to archery only. This area contains steep oak-grassland habitat.