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Unit D6 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved Archery Aug 15–Sep 6 · Approved General Sep 19–Nov 1·Units: D6·10,000 tags in 2023

Answer card2023 draw · All applicants

10,000 tags in 2023.

Draw result · 2023
10,000 tags
Harvest success
7–11%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearDrewTags
20238,69410,000

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

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What it is
Tags
10,000 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved Archery: Aug 15–Sep 6
  • Approved General: Sep 19–Nov 1

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Harvest success, D6
2019–2025
198%209%2112%228%237%248%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