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2026-2027

California Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

California deer opportunity is zone-, tag- and hunt-code-specific. The v5 dataset models official framework windows and points users to the CDFW zone PDFs.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife 3 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Deer seasons by zone — CDFW framework Special
A, B, C, D and X deer zones listed in the CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons by Zone PDF Varies by zone and tag
View details Official source Official table
Area-specific archery hunts — CDFW framework Archery
Area-specific archery hunts listed by CDFW Varies by hunt code
View details Official source Official table
Additional deer hunts — CDFW framework Special
Additional CDFW deer hunts and hunt codes Varies by hunt code
View details Official source Official table

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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California deer map

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Source detail Open official-source records Detailed notes, harvest classes, eligibility flags, and agency links.
Underlying records

Official-source season details

The quick finder above is the main view. These records keep the supporting geography, harvest notes, and source links together.

Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Area-specific archery hunts — CDFW framework Varies by hunt code Tag or Draw Required Check official table
Area-specific archery hunts listed by CDFW zone_and_hunt_code

Exact archery-only opportunities are listed in the CDFW area-specific archery PDF and can differ from general zone seasons.

Official source

Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Deer seasons by zone — CDFW framework Varies by zone and tag Tag required Check official table
A, B, C, D and X deer zones listed in the CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons by Zone PDF zone_and_tag

This is a framework range only. Exact dates vary by deer zone, tag type, premium/restricted status and hunt code.

Official source
Additional deer hunts — CDFW framework Varies by hunt code Tag or Draw Required Check official table
Additional CDFW deer hunts and hunt codes hunt_code

Additional deer hunts are hunt-code specific and require the official CDFW additional hunts table.

Official source