Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
40 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
40 tags
Harvest success
20–25%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 40 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 40 of 106 drew | 106 | 40 | 40 | 38% |
| 2021 | 40 of 136 drew | 136 | 40 | 40 | 29% |
| 2020 | 40 of 118 drew | 118 | 40 | 40 | 34% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Zone X-8 Archery Hunt
- Tags
- 40 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Aug 15–Sep 6
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, A15
2019–20251928%2023%2111%2224%2325%2420%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