X3B · Buck

Unit X3b deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Oct 3–Oct 18 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-3b See Hunt A-6·Units: X3b·499 tags in 2026

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

499 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
499 tags
Harvest success
25–35%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026499

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

Draw history
YearDraw
2022499 of 2,111 drew
2021499 of 2,224 drew
2020794 of 2,461 drew
What it is
Tags
500 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Oct 3–Oct 18
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-3b See Hunt A-6

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, X3B
2019–2025
1927%2028%2132%2226%2325%2431%2535%

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