Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
30 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
30 tags
Harvest success
29–48%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 30 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 30 of 388 drew | 388 | 30 | 30 | 8% |
| 2021 | 30 of 423 drew | 423 | 30 | 30 | 7% |
| 2020 | 30 of 456 drew | 456 | 30 | 30 | 7% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Zone X-9a Archery Hunt
- Tags
- 30 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Aug 15–Sep 6
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, A16
2019–20251955%2050%2166%2250%2337%2448%2529%
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