Logging companies that allow hunting in California?

[bckpckhntr]

Could you all please name some logging companies that allow people to hunt on their properties in California? The only one I could confirm on the web is Sierra Pacific Industries. Thanks in advance.

 

[dthome]

WMBeaty is another.

Recreation Access Policy | W. M. Beaty & Associates

W. M. Beaty & Associates' forestlands are usually open for recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and more, with proper licensing where needed.

www.wmbeaty.com

 

[Brnsvllyjohn]

I just saw a notice dated June 17 that states all SPI land will be closed this year. You might want to go to their website to read it.

spiindustries

click on Press Room on the bottom of the home page to read the notice.

 

[bckpckhntr]

Ah, that's so unfortunate. Thanks for the heads-up, John. It looks like it's just their properties in California. Here's the link for others to read.

https://www.spi-ind.com/spi_news_documents/SPICloseCAForestPublicAccessWildfireRisk_06172021.pdf

 

[dthome]

This is a major bummer. It cuts down on my hunting areas by at least half. Let’s hope the Forest Service doesn’t close down too.

 

[Planetcat]

I just saw a notice dated June 17 that states all SPI land will be closed this year. You might want to go to their website to read it.

spiindustries

click on Press Room on the bottom of the home page to read the notice.

I saw the same post and it looked legit. I used to hunt SP ranches in Trinity area a long time ago and they were great. I would either call them or check their website to make sure its not a scam. Wildfires are no joke to the timber companies.

 

[dthome]

It's not a scam.

Sierra Pacific Industries - Recreation Access

California and Oregon forestlands closed to public access beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

www.spi-ind.com

 

[ERSF19]

Collins Pine closure to public starts 6/28

Press Releases & Company News | Collins

Explore the archive of Collins news and press releases. Collins sells a range of wood products and manages several FSC®-certified forests

www.collinsco.com

WM Beaty closure to public started today 6/21

W. M. Beaty & Associates managed timberlands closed to public access due to extreme wildfire danger

Due to extreme wildfire conditions and risk to lives and property, W. M. Beaty & Associates, Inc. is closing its managed timberland in Lassen, Plumas, Modoc, Shasta, and Siskiyou counties. This…

www.lassennews.com

At this post I fully expect the National Forests to do the same at some point this summer, just like last year. If they do I would hope they give us more than 5 hours notice of re-opening access before the (rifle) season, just like last year.