EXCLUSIVE 486-ACRE PRIVATE INHOLDING — MIDDLE FORK YUBA RIVER, KANAKA CREEK AND BLOODY RUN CONFLUENCE A rare 486-acre private hunting property entirely surrounded by Tahoe National Forest, situated at the historic confluence of the Middle Fork Yuba River, Kanaka Creek, and the infamous "Bloody Run" creek. The property straddles Nevada and Sierra Counties at 2,400–4,000 feet elevation, offering a rare combination of mixed conifer timberland, mature oak woodlands, three perennial streams with shaded riparian corridors, dramatic canyon topography, and historic Gold Rush–era mining features. This is a serious hunter's property — not a manicured ranch. HUNTING AVAILABLE **Big Game:** - **Wild pig / feral hog — year-round season, no bag limit, no closed dates.** This is the property's signature offering. Active pig sign documented throughout the canyon bottoms and oak flats. - **Blacktail deer — Zone D-3-5.** General season early-September archery through early-October, general firearms early-October through early-November. Multiple mature bucks on game cameras. - **Black bear — fall general season.** This is genuine bear country. Very Large adult bears regularly photographed on property. **Upland Bird:** - **Mountain quail** (premier mountain quail country at this elevation) - **California quail** (canyon bottom coveys) - **Band-tailed pigeon** (Pacific Flyway seasons in September and December) - **Wild turkey** (spring season April–May, fall archery) - **Mourning dove** **Small Game & Furbearer:** - Western gray squirrel, cottontail and brush rabbit - Coyote and gray fox (predator management welcomed) - Bobcat (Zone 1 furbearer season) **Resident wildlife (not hunted) confirming habitat quality:** mule deer, ringtails, and a healthy raptor population including resident golden eagles. THE LAND - 480 contiguous acres across Nevada County (~160 ac) and Sierra County (~325 ac) - Approximately 380 acres of mixed conifer timber (Douglas fir, ponderosa pine, sugar pine, incense cedar) with mature oak woodland transitions - Three miles of perennial stream frontage across the Middle Fork Yuba, Bloody Run, and Kanaka Creek - Dramatic canyon topography with elevation change of 1,000+ feet creating natural funnels, benches, and game trails - TPZ-zoned (Timber Production Zone) — actively managed for forest health, not subject to fragmentation. - Fully surrounded by Tahoe National Forest — no neighbors, no competition, no encroachment. - Only private land on the Middle Fork Yuba River for miles in both directions - Virgin hunting ground - Has never granted access to any hunters in over 35 years. AMENITIES & ACCESS - Gated access via established forest road; lockable gate with member access - On-site caretaker available for coordination and emergencies - Established roads and trails throughout the Nevada County side of property for ATV/UTV/truck access - Multiple natural water sources for wildlife - No structures or lodging on property — bring your own tent or 4X4 RV; backcountry camping permitted at designated sites - Cell coverage limited; satellite communicator recommended TERMS - Annual lease, exclusive access for one club - Maximum 6 named members, plus occasional guests (9 hunters maximum on property at any time) - All members must carry hunt-lease liability insurance ($1M minimum, landowner named as additional insured) - Members sign liability waiver and property rules acknowledgment - Two weekends per year reserved for landowner use - No commercial guiding without separate landowner approval - Lead-free ammunition required (consistent with California state law) - All California hunting regulations and license requirements apply LOCATION Approximately 1 hour northeast of Grass Valley, 2 hours northeast of Sacramento. The nearest paved access is via Tyler Foote Crossing Road / Cruzon Grade. GPS coordinates and detailed directions provided to qualified prospects. **Serious inquiries only. References, hunt-lease insurance documentation, and a property visit prior to lease signing are required.**