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J20

Unit J20 deer,Zone X-7b Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt

Season Oct 3–Oct 18·Units: J20·20 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

20 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
20 tags
Harvest success
42–84%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202620

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

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What it is
Hunt
Zone X-7b Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Tags
20 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Oct 3–Oct 18

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, J20
2019–2025
1960%2070%2133%2253%2350%2484%2542%

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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