J19 · Either sex

Unit J19 deer,Zone X-7a Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt

Season Oct 3–Oct 18·Units: J19·25 tags in 2026

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

25 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
25 tags
Harvest success
44–64%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202625

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

Draw history
YearDraw
202225 of 143 drew
202125 of 161 drew
202025 of 157 drew
What it is
Hunt
Zone X-7a Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Tags
25 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Oct 3–Oct 18

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, J19
2019–2025
1964%2078%2146%2216%2346%2444%2564%

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