M4

Unit M4 deer,Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt

Season Oct 24–Nov 1·Units: M4·10 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

10 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
10 tags
Harvest success
40–88%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202610

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

What it is
Hunt
Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Tags
10 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Oct 24–Nov 1

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, M4
2019–2025
1980%2075%2125%2250%2370%2440%2588%

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