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A16

Unit A16 deer,Zone X-9a Archery Hunt

Season Aug 15–Sep 6·Units: A16·30 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

30 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
30 tags
Harvest success
29–48%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202630

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

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What it is
Hunt
Zone X-9a Archery Hunt
Tags
30 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Aug 15–Sep 6

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, A16
2019–2025
1955%2050%2166%2250%2337%2448%2529%

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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”

Rules for 2026.

Source: CDFW