X12 · Buck

Unit X12 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Sep 19–Oct 12 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-12 See Hunt A-20·Units: X12·349 tags in 2026

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

349 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
349 tags
Harvest success
35–59%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026349

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

Draw history
YearDraw
2022349 of 4,796 drew
2021349 of 5,101 drew
2020349 of 4,995 drew
What it is
Tags
350 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Sep 19–Oct 12
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-12 See Hunt A-20

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, X12
2019–2025
1944%2051%2145%2241%2335%2440%2559%

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