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Unit J1 deer,Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt

Season Nov 7–Nov 8·Units: J1·25 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

25 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
25 tags
Harvest success
24–36%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202625

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

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What it is
Hunt
Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Tags
25 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Nov 7–Nov 8

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Harvest success, J1
2019–2025
1932%2025%214%2224%2336%2424%2536%

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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