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Unit X8 deer,approved archery season dates season

Season Approved General Sep 26–Oct 11 · Approved Archery For Archery in Zone X-8 See Hunt A-15·Units: X8·210 tags in 2026

Answer card2026 draw · All applicants

210 tags in 2026.

Draw result · 2026
210 tags
Harvest success
21–24%
Range, 2023–2025
Draw results · whole hunt
YearTags
2026210

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

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What it is
Tags
210 (2026)
Season dates, 2026
  • Approved General: Sep 26–Oct 11
  • Approved Archery: For Archery in Zone X-8 See Hunt A-15

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Harvest success, X8
2019–2025
1936%2038%2136%2231%2321%2421%2524%

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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