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Unit D16 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved Archery Sep 5–Sep 27 · Approved General Oct 24–Nov 22·Units: D16·3,000 tags in 2023

Answer card2023 draw · All applicants

3,000 tags in 2023.

Draw result · 2023
3,000 tags
Harvest success
8–11%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearDrewTags
20231,6743,000

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

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What it is
Tags
3,000 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved Archery: Sep 5–Sep 27
  • Approved General: Oct 24–Nov 22

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Harvest success, D16
2019–2025
1912%209%219%228%238%2410%2511%

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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