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Inventory of Recreational Facilities —
DESCRIPTION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES BY TYPE
This section of the inventory describes the recreational facilities in the Primary Zone, in the Secondary Zone, and directly adjacent to the Legal Delta by type. The same data collection methodology used to prepare the geographic description of recreation facilities (county by county) was used for this section (see attached list of sources). The written descriptions are followed by charts and by maps which illustrate the location of the recreation facilities deltawide. In the charts, the facilities are grouped by County. The types of facilities are listed in alphabetical order.
Hunting
Hunting is an activity which has long been associated with agricultural lands in the Primary Zone. Seasonal hunting on privately owned agricultural lands continues without any formal improvements or approvals. Hunting on private lands is allowed only with the permission of the landowner.
In addition to informal hunting, there are many hunting clubs in the Primary Zone. Most of the clubs are duck clubs, although there are some clubs which specialize in upland game bird hunting. The listing of duck clubs and hunting clubs is incomplete; records are limited. Hunting and duck clubs are open to members and their guests only. There are 17 duck clubs in the Yolo Bypass area of Yolo County in the Primary Zone. The inventory lists a few additional duck clubs in other areas of the Primary Zone.
The only land areas in the Primary Zone available for public hunting are the White Slough State Wildlife Area and portions of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area. Publicly-owned water- covered areas available for public hunting include: Sherman Island Waterfowl Management Area; Franks Tract; and parts of Big Break.