Answer card2026 draw · All applicants
25 tags in 2026.
Draw result · 2026
25 tags
Harvest success
87–91%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
| Year | Tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 |
California prints whole-hunt figures, not results by point level.
What it is
- Hunt
- Goodale Buck Hunt
- Tags
- 25 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
- Dec 5–Dec 20
Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.
Harvest success, G3
2019–20251996%2075%2183%2292%2387%2487%2591%
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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