Public land that may allow hunting in Monterey County, California
7 listed public land units overlap Monterey County (PAD-US 4.1). Some extend into neighboring counties; acreage is for the whole California unit.
Check seasons, licenses and area rules with California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
| Area | Acres (approx.) | Manager | Access | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Padres National Forest National Forest land | 1,774,202 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | Santa Barbara County, Ventura County + 4 more |
| BLM Central Coast Field Office Public Lands BLM public land | 288,198 | Bureau of Land Management | Open access | Fresno County, San Benito County + 5 more |
| Sur Sur Purchase Unit National Forest land | 1,829 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County |
| Los Padres Other National Forest land | 883 | U.S. Forest Service (USDA) | Open access | San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County + 1 more |
| Big Sandy Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 756 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | San Luis Obispo County, Monterey County |
| Moss Landing Wildlife Area State wildlife / game area | 739 | State: fish and wildlife agency | Open access | Monterey County |
| Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge National Wildlife Refuge | 385 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Restricted access | Monterey County |