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Unit D12 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved Archery Oct 3–Oct 25 · Approved General Nov 7–Nov 29·Units: D12·950 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

950 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
950 tags
Harvest success
12–18%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026950

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

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What it is
Tags
950 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved Archery: Oct 3–Oct 25
  • Approved General: Nov 7–Nov 29

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Harvest success, D12
2019–2025
1914%2014%2111%228%2312%2418%2513%

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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