About Skedaddle
Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area (WSA)Discover the Skedaddle WSA and Explore Diverse Landscapes and Unique Geology in Northeastern California and Northwestern Nevada! For a Map and Brochure of the BLM Eagle Lake Field Office WSA's click here: BrochureThe Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is a remarkable natural region located primarily in Lassen County, California (99.5%), with a small section extending into Washoe County, Nevada (0.5%). Spanning roughly 10 by 12 miles, the WSA encompasses 62,010 acres managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), along with 1,179 acres of private land distributed across seven parcels, each ranging from 40 to 640 acres.Download the Eagle Lake Field Office Skedaddle WSA Map here: MapHunting & OHV UseHunting is a traditional and permitted recreational activity within the Skedaddle Wilderness Study Area (WSA). The Bureau of Land Management manages WSAs to preserve wilderness characteristics while allowing uses that do not impair the area’s suitability for future wilderness designation. General RegulationsHunting is allowed in accordance with California and Nevada state laws, seasons, licensing requirements, and zone designations. Firearms and archery equipment are permitted; hunters must adhere to federal and state shooting safety restrictions, including 36 CFR, which prohibits shooting within 150 yards of residences, buildings, campsites, or developed recreation sites. Motorized and Mechanized AccessMotorized and mechanized travel is limited to existing designated routes. Cross‑country travel is prohibited. Vehicles, including ATVs/UTVs, may not travel off designated open routes to retrieve game.Resource ProtectionHunters must avoid disturbing cultural sites, wildlife habitat, and riparian areas. Do not construct blinds, platforms, or other structures. Permanent installations are not allowed within WSAs. Scenic LandscapesSituated on the northwestern edge of the arid Great Basin, the area features dramatic eroded volcanic mountain
