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Unit M9 deer,Devil's Garden Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt

Season Oct 24–Nov 8·Units: M9·15 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

15 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
15 tags
Harvest success
62–71%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202615

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

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What it is
Hunt
Devil's Garden Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Tags
15 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Oct 24–Nov 8

Check the regulations for boundaries and restrictions.

Harvest success, M9
2019–2025
1960%2060%2185%2277%2364%2462%2571%

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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