J4 · Buck
Unit J4 deer, Trophy unitShasta-Trinity Apprentice Buck Hunt
Season Nov 28–Dec 6·Units: J4·15 tags in 2026
Unit J4 at a glance
Trophy unit
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
15 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
15 tags
Harvest success
87–100%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
Draw history
| Year | Draw | Applicants | Tags | Drew | Share drawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15 of 319 drew | 319 | 15 | 15 | 5% |
| 2021 | 15 of 301 drew | 301 | 15 | 15 | 5% |
| 2020 | 15 of 250 drew | 250 | 15 | 15 | 6% |
What it is
- Hunt
- Shasta-Trinity Apprentice Buck Hunt
- Tags
- 15 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Nov 28–Dec 6
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, J4
2019–20251960%2087%2186%2280%2387%24100%2587%
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