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X5B

Unit X5b deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Oct 3–Oct 18 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-5b See Hunt A-9·Units: X5b·50 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

50 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
50 tags
Harvest success
62–68%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
202650

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

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What it is
Tags
50 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Oct 3–Oct 18
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-5b See Hunt A-9

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Harvest success, X5B
2019–2025
1978%2075%2169%2249%2364%2462%2568%

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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