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2026-2027

California Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

California's official 2026 deer-zone, area-specific archery and additional-hunt tables are mapped to official CDFW polygons with exact date windows, tag codes and published quotas.

Last checked: 2026-09-08 Source: California Department of Fish and Wildlife 141 season records
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 55 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW A Deer Tag Required
Jul 11, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026
Deer Zone A deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone A. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-4 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Jul 25, 2026 - Aug 16, 2026
Deer Zone B-4 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone B-4. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-1 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone B-1 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone B-1. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-2 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone B-2 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone B-2. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-3 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone B-3 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone B-3. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-5 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone B-5 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone B-5. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-6 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone B-6 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone B-6. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-10 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-10 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-10 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-10. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-3 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D3-5 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-3 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-3. D3-5 tags are valid in zones D3, D4 and D5. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-4 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D3-5 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-4 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-4. D3-5 tags are valid in zones D3, D4 and D5. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-5 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D3-5 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-5 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-5. D3-5 tags are valid in zones D3, D4 and D5. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-6 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-6 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-6 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-6. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-7 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-7 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-7 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-7. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-8 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-8 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-8 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-8. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-9 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-9 Deer Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Deer Zone D-9 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-9. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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A-1 - C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-1 Season) Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-1 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-1 Season) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,945. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-1 - C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-2 Season) Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-1 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-2 Season) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,945. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-1 - C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-3 Season) Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-1 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-3 Season) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,945. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-1 - C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-4 Season) Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-1 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-4 Season) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,945. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-11 - Zone X-6a Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-11 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-6a Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 50. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-12 - Zone X-6b Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-12 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-6b Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 90. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-13 - Zone X-7a Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-13 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-7a Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 45. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-14 - Zone X-7b Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-14 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-7b Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-15 - Zone X-8 Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-15 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-8 Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 40. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-16 - Zone X-9a Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-16 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-9a Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 30. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-17 - Zone X-9b Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-17 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-9b Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 210. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-18 - Zone X-9c Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-18 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-9c Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 350. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-19 - Zone X-10 Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-19 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
Zone X-10 Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 100. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-20 - Zone X-12 Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-20 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-12 Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 40. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-3 - Zone X-1 Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-3 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-1 Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 100. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-4 - Zone X-2 Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-4 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-2 Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 10. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-5 - Zone X-3a Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-5 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-3a Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 40. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-6 - Zone X-3b Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-6 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-3b Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 70. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-7 - Zone X-4 Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-7 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-4 Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 120. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-8 - Zone X-5a Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-8 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-5a Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 10. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-9 - Zone X-5b Archery Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-9 Hunt Tag Required
Aug 15, 2026 - Sep 6, 2026
Zone X-5b Archery Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 5. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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Zone D-11 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-11 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-11 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-11. D11 tags are also valid in D13 and D15. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-13 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-13 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-13 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-13. D13 tags are also valid in D11 and D15. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-14 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-14 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-14 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-14. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-15 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-15 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-15 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-15. D15 tags are also valid in D11 and D13. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-16 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-16 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-16 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-16. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-17 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-17 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-17 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-17. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-19 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-19 Deer Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone D-19 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-19. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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A-22 - San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Split season) - segment 1 Either Sex Matching CDFW A-22 Hunt Tag Required
Sep 5, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Split season) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,000. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-31 - Los Angeles Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW A-31 Hunt Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Los Angeles Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,000. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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Zone D-12 archery deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-12 Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone D-12 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW archery deer-season window for Zone D-12. Current tag and legal-zone rules control.

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A-25 - Lake Sonoma Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Hunt Day Restrictions) Either Sex Matching CDFW A-25 Hunt Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 26, 2026
Lake Sonoma Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Hunt Day Restrictions) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 35. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-33 - Fort Hunter Liggett Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Hunt Day Restrictions) Either Sex Matching CDFW A-33 Hunt Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Nov 11, 2026
Fort Hunter Liggett Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Hunt Day Restrictions) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 50. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-24 - Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW A-24 Hunt Tag Required
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 100. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-27 - Devil's Garden Archery Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-27 Hunt Tag Required
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Devil's Garden Archery Buck Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 10. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-21 - Anderson Flat Archery Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-21 Hunt Tag Required
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 27, 2026
Anderson Flat Archery Buck Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-30 - Covelo Archery Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-30 Hunt Tag Required
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Covelo Archery Buck Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 40. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-32 - Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW A-32 Hunt Tag Required
Nov 14, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 250. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-22 - San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Split season) - segment 2 Either Sex Matching CDFW A-22 Hunt Tag Required
Nov 21, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Split season) area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 1,000. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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A-26 - Bass Hill Archery Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW A-26 Hunt Tag Required
Nov 21, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Bass Hill Archery Buck Hunt area_specific_archery_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW area-specific archery hunt window. Published tag quota: 30. Current hunt-boundary, tag and special restrictions control.

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Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 44 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Zone A general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW A Deer Tag Required
Aug 8, 2026 - Sep 20, 2026
Deer Zone A deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone A. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-4 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Aug 22, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Deer Zone B-4 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone B-4. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-1 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone B-1 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone B-1. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-2 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone B-2 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone B-2. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-3 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone B-3 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone B-3. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-5 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone B-5 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone B-5. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone B-6 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW B Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone B-6 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone B-6. B Zone tags are valid in any B zone. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone C-1 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW C Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone C-1 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone C-1. C Zone tags are valid for the general season in any C zone; archery requires Hunt A-1. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone C-2 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW C Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone C-2 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone C-2. C Zone tags are valid for the general season in any C zone; archery requires Hunt A-1. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone C-3 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW C Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone C-3 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone C-3. C Zone tags are valid for the general season in any C zone; archery requires Hunt A-1. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone C-4 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW C Zone Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Deer Zone C-4 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone C-4. C Zone tags are valid for the general season in any C zone; archery requires Hunt A-1. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-6 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-6 Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-6 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-6. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-7 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-7 Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-7 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-7. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-12 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-12 Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Deer Zone X-12 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-12. Archery requires Hunt A-20. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-9a general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-9a Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Deer Zone X-9a deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-9a. Archery requires Hunt A-16. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-9b general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-9b Deer Tag Required
Sep 19, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Deer Zone X-9b deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-9b. Archery requires Hunt A-17. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-10 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-10 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone D-10 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-10. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-3 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D3-5 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-3 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-3. D3-5 tags are valid in zones D3, D4 and D5. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-4 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D3-5 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-4 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-4. D3-5 tags are valid in zones D3, D4 and D5. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-5 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D3-5 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-5 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-5. D3-5 tags are valid in zones D3, D4 and D5. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-8 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-8 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone D-8 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-8. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-9 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-9 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 25, 2026
Deer Zone D-9 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-9. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-10 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-10 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Deer Zone X-10 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-10. Archery requires Hunt A-19. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-8 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-8 Deer Tag Required
Sep 26, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026
Deer Zone X-8 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-8. Archery requires Hunt A-15. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-19 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-19 Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-19 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-19. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-1 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-1 Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-1 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-1. Archery requires Hunt A-3. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-2 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-2 Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-2 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-2. Archery requires Hunt A-4. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-3a general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-3a Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-3a deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-3a. Archery requires Hunt A-5. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-3b general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-3b Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-3b deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-3b. Archery requires Hunt A-6. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-4 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-4 Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-4 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-4. Archery requires Hunt A-7. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-5a general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-5a Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-5a deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-5a. Archery requires Hunt A-8. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-5b general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-5b Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-5b deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-5b. Archery requires Hunt A-9. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-6a general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-6a Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-6a deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-6a. Archery requires Hunt A-11. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-6b general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-6b Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-6b deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-6b. Archery requires Hunt A-12. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-7a general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-7a Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-7a deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-7a. Archery requires Hunt A-13. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-7b general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-7b Deer Tag Required
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Deer Zone X-7b deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-7b. Archery requires Hunt A-14. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-11 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-11 Deer Tag Required
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Deer Zone D-11 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-11. D11 tags are also valid in D13 and D15. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-13 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-13 Deer Tag Required
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Deer Zone D-13 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-13. D13 tags are also valid in D11 and D15. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-14 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-14 Deer Tag Required
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Deer Zone D-14 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-14. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-15 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-15 Deer Tag Required
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Deer Zone D-15 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-15. D15 tags are also valid in D11 and D13. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-17 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-17 Deer Tag Required
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Deer Zone D-17 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-17. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone X-9c general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW X-9c Deer Tag Required
Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Deer Zone X-9c deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone X-9c. Archery requires Hunt A-18. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-16 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-16 Deer Tag Required
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 22, 2026
Deer Zone D-16 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-16. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Zone D-12 general deer season Buck Deer Valid CDFW D-12 Deer Tag Required
Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Deer Zone D-12 deer_hunt_zone

Official 2026 CDFW general deer-season window for Zone D-12. Current tag, method and legal-zone rules control.

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Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 10 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
M-4 - Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW M-4 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 10. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-5 - East Lassen Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW M-5 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
East Lassen Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 5. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-8 - Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW M-8 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 20. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-9 - Devil's Garden Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW M-9 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Devil's Garden Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 15. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-11 - Northwestern California Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW M-11 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Northwestern California Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 20. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-3 - Doyle Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW M-3 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Doyle Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 20. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-7 - Ventura Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW M-7 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Ventura Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 150. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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MA-1 - San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW MA-1 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 150. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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MA-3 - Santa Barbara Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW MA-3 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Santa Barbara Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 150. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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M-6 - San Diego Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW M-6 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Dec 19, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
San Diego Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 80. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 18 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
J-21 - East Tehama Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-21 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 19, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
East Tehama Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 50. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-9 - Little Dry Creek Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-9 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Little Dry Creek Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 5. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-16 - Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-16 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 75. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-17 - Blue Canyon Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-17 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Blue Canyon Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-18 - Pacific/Grizzly Flat Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-18 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 26, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Pacific/Grizzly Flat Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 75. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-10 - Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt - segment 1 Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-10 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 30. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control. This is one of two noncontiguous official date windows; the gap is not open under this hunt row.

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J-19 - Zone X-7a Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-19 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Zone X-7a Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-20 - Zone X-7b Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-20 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 18, 2026
Zone X-7b Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 20. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-10 - Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt - segment 2 Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-10 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 10, 2026 - Oct 12, 2026
Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 30. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control. This is one of two noncontiguous official date windows; the gap is not open under this hunt row.

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J-1 - Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-1 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 7, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-11 - San Bernardino Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-11 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
San Bernardino Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 40. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-13 - Los Angeles Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-13 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Los Angeles Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 40. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-14 - Riverside Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-14 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Riverside Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 30. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-15 - Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt Buck Deer Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-15 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 10. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-3 - Tehama Wildlife Area Apprentice Buck Hunt Buck Deer Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-3 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Tehama Wildlife Area Apprentice Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 15. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-4 - Shasta-Trinity Apprentice Buck Hunt Buck Deer Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-4 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Shasta-Trinity Apprentice Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 15. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-12 - Round Valley Apprentice Buck Hunt Buck Deer Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-12 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
Round Valley Apprentice Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 10. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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J-8 - Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Eligible Apprentice Hunter and Matching CDFW J-8 Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 15. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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Special

Antlerless, CWD, urban, holiday, or other special rules. 14 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
G-11 - Vandenberg Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Military Only) Either Sex Matching CDFW G-11 Hunt Tag Required; Military Eligibility Required Special Hunt Area
Aug 31, 2026 - Oct 1, 2026
Vandenberg Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Military Only) additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 85. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-10 - Camp Pendleton Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Military Only; Hunt Day Restrictions) Either Sex Matching CDFW G-10 Hunt Tag Required; Military Eligibility Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 5, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Camp Pendleton Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Military Only; Hunt Day Restrictions) additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 250. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-7 - Beale Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Military Only) Either Sex Matching CDFW G-7 Hunt Tag Required; Military Eligibility Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 12, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
Beale Either-Sex Deer Hunt (Military Only) additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 20. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-12 - Gray Lodge Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW G-12 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 19, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Gray Lodge Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 30. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-19 - Sutter-Yuba Wildlife Areas Either-Sex Deer Hunt Either Sex Matching CDFW G-19 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Sep 26, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Sutter-Yuba Wildlife Areas Either-Sex Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-38 - X-10 Late Season Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-38 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 17, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
X-10 Late Season Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 300. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-1 - Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C-4 Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-1 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 1, 2026
Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C-4 additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 2,710. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-13 - San Diego Antlerless Deer Hunt Antlerless Only Matching CDFW G-13 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
San Diego Antlerless Deer Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 300. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-39 - Round Valley Late Season Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-39 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Oct 24, 2026 - Nov 8, 2026
Round Valley Late Season Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 2. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-21 - Ventana Wilderness Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-21 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 14, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Ventana Wilderness Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-37 - Anderson Flat Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-37 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
Anderson Flat Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-40 - D-7 Late Season Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-40 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Nov 28, 2026 - Dec 6, 2026
D-7 Late Season Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-3 - Goodale Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-3 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 20, 2026
Goodale Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 25. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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G-6 - Kern River Deer Herd Buck Hunt Buck Deer Matching CDFW G-6 Hunt Tag Required Special Hunt Area
Dec 5, 2026 - Dec 13, 2026
Kern River Deer Herd Buck Hunt additional_deer_hunt

Official 2026 CDFW additional deer-hunt window. Published tag quota: 50. Current hunt-boundary, tag, eligibility, method and hunt-day restrictions control.

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Plan the rest of the trip

Outfitters and gear stops in California

Find local help and a practical place to gear up before your California hunt.

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Hunting in California

How to plan a California deer hunt

Start by matching your exact hunt date and legal method to the county, unit, zone, hunt code, or special area that controls the trip. The map is for orientation; the linked agency rules remain the legal source.

Field Honest currently organizes 141 California deer-season records across management zones and units, state hunting areas. Use the trip checker above to narrow the list before comparing local outfitters and physical gear stops.

Methods represented Archery, Firearm, Muzzleloader, Youth, Special opportunities

A method label is only a starting point. Weapon rules and hunt-code restrictions may be narrower.

How the state is organized management zones and units, state hunting areas

Always match the place named on your license or tag to the current legal description.

Primary official source California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Field Honest source review: September 7, 2026.

Before you leave home

  • Confirm the exact season window, legal method, and harvest restriction.
  • Verify license, tag, draw, hunt-code, and hunter-eligibility requirements.
  • Check the legal boundary, land access, closures, and landowner permission.
  • Review current reporting, transport, and CWD rules where they apply.