J8

Unit J8 deer,draw hunt

Season Dec 5–Dec 31·Units: J8·15 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

15 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
15 tags
Harvest success
20–60%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202615

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

What it is
Hunt
Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Tags
15 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Dec 5–Dec 31

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, J8
2019–2025
1957%2053%2140%2220%2360%2420%2553%

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