Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
45 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
45 tags
Harvest success
12–22%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 45 of 175 drew | 175 | 45 | 45 | 26% |
| 2021 | 45 of 157 drew | 157 | 45 | 45 | 29% |
| 2020 | 45 of 195 drew | 195 | 45 | 45 | 23% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Zone X-7a Archery Hunt
- Tags
- 45 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Aug 15–Sep 6
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, A13
2019–20251923%2018%215%2216%2312%2412%2522%
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