Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
50 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
50 tags
Harvest success
40–56%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 50 of 285 drew | 285 | 50 | 50 | 18% |
| 2021 | 50 of 292 drew | 292 | 50 | 50 | 17% |
| 2020 | 50 of 330 drew | 330 | 50 | 50 | 15% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Zone X-6a Archery Hunt
- Tags
- 50 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Aug 15–Sep 6
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, A11
2019–20251956%2041%2156%2249%2356%2440%2556%
Ask FarWide
Answers use the same figures as this page.
Before you apply
- Points
- “Deer – earn one preference point if you apply for the premium deer tag drawing but are not drawn for your first choice premium tag.”
- Tag fee
- “Nonresident First-Deer Tag or First-Deer Tag Drawing Application $377.35”
- Tag fee
- “Resident First-Deer Tag or First-Deer Tag Drawing Application $42.38”
Rules for 2026.
Source: CDFW · Updated Nov 13, 2026