M8 · Buck

Unit M8 deer,Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt

Season Oct 24–Nov 1·Units: M8·20 tags in 2026

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

20 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
20 tags
Harvest success
71–95%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202620

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

Draw history
YearDraw
202220 of 91 drew
202120 of 87 drew
202020 of 105 drew
What it is
Hunt
Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Tags
20 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Oct 24–Nov 1

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, M8
2019–2025
1942%2035%2153%2257%2378%2495%2571%

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