A12 · Buck

Unit A12 deer,Zone X-6b Archery Hunt

Season Aug 15–Sep 6·Units: A12·90 tags in 2026

Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

90 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
90 tags
Harvest success
28–32%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202690

California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.

Draw history
YearDraw
202290 of 172 drew
202190 of 253 drew
202090 of 290 drew
What it is
Hunt
Zone X-6b Archery Hunt
Tags
90 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Aug 15–Sep 6

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, A12
2019–2025
1926%2027%219%2226%2332%2428%2530%

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