X6A · Buck

Unit X6a deer, Trophy unitapproved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Oct 3–Oct 18 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-6a See Hunt A-11·Units: X6a·329 tags in 2026

Unit X6a at a glance
Trophy unit
Odds for:Nonresident · 0 pts
Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

329 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
329 tags
Harvest success
55–77%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026329

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

Draw history
YearDraw
2022329 of 2,249 drew
2021329 of 2,587 drew
2020329 of 2,665 drew
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What it is
Tags
330 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Oct 3–Oct 18
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-6a See Hunt A-11

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, X6A
2019–2025
1955%2053%2156%2254%2355%2460%2577%

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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