J18

Unit J18 deer,draw hunt

Season Sep 26–Nov 1·Units: J18·75 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

75 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
75 tags
Harvest success
35–37%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202675

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

What it is
Hunt
Pacific/Grizzly Flat Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Tags
75 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Sep 26–Nov 1

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, J18
2019–2025
1937%2032%2134%2245%2335%2437%2537%

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