X9B · Buck

Unit X9b deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Sep 19–Oct 12 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-9b See Hunt A-17·Units: X9b·230 tags in 2026

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

230 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
230 tags
Harvest success
13–29%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026230

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

Draw history
YearDraw
2022230 of 741 drew
2021230 of 815 drew
2020230 of 947 drew
What it is
Tags
230 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Sep 19–Oct 12
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-9b See Hunt A-17

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, X9B
2019–2025
1925%2020%2127%2214%2313%2429%2529%

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