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Unit D17 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved Archery Sep 5–Sep 27 · Approved General Oct 10–Nov 1·Units: D17·500 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

500 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
500 tags
Harvest success
11–20%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026500

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

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What it is
Tags
500 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved Archery: Sep 5–Sep 27
  • Approved General: Oct 10–Nov 1

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Harvest success, D17
2019–2025
1944%2031%219%228%2311%2420%2512%

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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