Welcome to the MCBA website.

Mendocino County is located in North Western California and encompasses 4,000 square miles of prime Blacktail Deer habitat. Established in 2005. The goals of our organization stem from the alarming decline of the Columbian Blacktail Deer in the public lands of Mendocino County. With our current scientific projects, we wish to bring a much needed balance to the eco systems, and involve ourselves in the management of all wildlife in our forests.

With a human population of only 85,000 there are still abundant Blacktail hunting opportunities available in our area. Because of this, deer hunting is one of the most popular outdoor pursuits in the region. Hunters in search of trophy class Columbian Blacktails travel from all over the country to hunt Mendocino's vast expanses of public and private lands.

The MCBA's goal is to utilize our ever increasing membership by working in conjunction with the California Department of Fish & Game. Our projects will include habitat restoration, balancing predation and utilizing fire to remove decadent brush, which provide no nutritional value to the wildlife. We will also strive for a continuing census of all wildlife species.

Over the years there has been little public involvement in the management of Mendocino County's Columbian Blacktail population. For effective management, the California Department of Fish and Game needs informed public involvement to assist in the caring for, and the management of, the multiple uses of our National Forest lands. It is the responsibility of every sportsman, and citizen of Mendocino County who use these lands to participate in the management and preservation of them.

For far too long we have done little but take from the area's Columbia Blacktail population. Caring for, managing, and enjoying the multiple uses of our wildlife, is the responsibility of every sportsman, and citizen of our county. The Columbian Blacktail deer have need of our assistance, and help, the MCBA is now your opportunity to give a little extra back to the deer we all respect and admire.

If you are interested in joining, or lending a helping hand, please contact us utilizing the information provided below.

Thank You,
Paul Trouette
President, MCBA
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