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Unit X12 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Sep 19–Oct 12 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-12 See Hunt A-20·Units: X12·349 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

349 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
349 tags
Harvest success
35–59%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026349

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

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What it is
Tags
350 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Sep 19–Oct 12
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-12 See Hunt A-20

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Harvest success, X12
2019–2025
1944%2051%2145%2241%2335%2440%2559%

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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