J12 · Buck

Unit J12 deer,Round Valley Apprentice Buck Hunt

Season Dec 5–Dec 20·Units: J12·10 tags in 2026

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

10 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
10 tags
Harvest success
78–100%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202610

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

Draw history
YearDraw
202210 of 637 drew
202110 of 751 drew
202010 of 721 drew
What it is
Hunt
Round Valley Apprentice Buck Hunt
Tags
10 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Dec 5–Dec 20

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, J12
2019–2025
19100%20100%21100%22100%2378%24100%25100%

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