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Unit D9 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved Archery Aug 15–Sep 6 · Approved General Sep 26–Oct 25·Units: D9·2,000 tags in 2024

Answer card2024 draw · All applicants

2,000 tags in 2024.

Draw result · 2024
2,000 tags
Harvest success
6–17%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearDrewTags
20241,6832,000

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

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What it is
Tags
2,000 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved Archery: Aug 15–Sep 6
  • Approved General: Sep 26–Oct 25

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Harvest success, D9
2019–2025
1912%2012%2112%229%236%249%2517%

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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