J1 · Either sex
Unit J1 deer,Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Season Nov 7–Nov 8·Units: J1·25 tags in 2026
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
25 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
25 tags
Harvest success
24–36%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25 of 55 drew | 55 | 25 | 25 | 45% |
| 2021 | 25 of 64 drew | 64 | 25 | 25 | 39% |
| 2020 | 25 of 77 drew | 77 | 25 | 25 | 32% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
- Tags
- 25 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Nov 7–Nov 8
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, J1
2019–20251932%2025%214%2224%2336%2424%2536%
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