J16 · Either sex

Unit J16 deer,draw hunt

Season Sep 26–Nov 1·Units: J16·75 tags in 2026

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

75 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
75 tags
Harvest success
44–57%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202675

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

Draw history
YearDraw
202275 of 90 drew
202175 of 105 drew
202075 of 94 drew
What it is
Hunt
Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Tags
75 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Sep 26–Nov 1

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, J16
2019–2025
1937%2047%2149%2251%2357%2444%2547%

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