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A17

Unit A17 deer,Zone X-9b Archery Hunt

Season Aug 15–Sep 6·Units: A17·210 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

210 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
210 tags
Harvest success
4–5%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026210

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

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What it is
Hunt
Zone X-9b Archery Hunt
Tags
210 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Aug 15–Sep 6

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Harvest success, A17
2019–2025
1913%208%218%229%234%244%255%

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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