California Deer Season 2026
California deer season dates start with Aug 8-Sep 20, 2026. The table below keeps every listed deer row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
California's listed 2026 firearm deer season runs Aug 8-Sep 20, 2026.
Regular Firearm Deer opens Aug 22, 2026 and closes Sep 27, 2026.
Either-Sex Deer opens Aug 31, 2026 and closes Oct 1, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to California CDFW.
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Hunt AO: Archery Only Tag. Valid during the archery and general seasons in the A, B and D Zones and Hunt G-10 (Archery Methods Only). NOT valid during any C or X Zone season or hunt.
Zone: A, B, D Zones and Hunt G-10
Deer
Archery
Jul 11-Aug 2, 2026
Tag quota: 65,000
Zone: A (South Unit 110 and North Unit 160)
Deer
Archery
Jul 25-Aug 16, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-4
Deer
Regular Firearm
Aug 8-Sep 20, 2026
Tag quota: 65,000
Zone: A (South Unit 110 and North Unit 160)
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-3: Zone X-1 Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-1
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-14: Zone X-7b Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-7b
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-1: C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-2 Season). Tag quota is for the C zone as a group.
Zone: C-2
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-11: Zone X-6a Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-6a
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-4: Zone X-2 Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-2
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-15: Zone X-8 Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-8
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-7: Zone X-4 Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-4
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-18: Zone X-9c Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-9c
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Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-8: Zone X-5a Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-5a
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-30, 2026
Hunt A-19: Zone X-10 Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-10
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Tag quota: 700
Zone: D-10
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
D3-5 Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Zones D-3, D-4 or D-5. Tag quota: 33,000 (total for D3-5 zones)
Zone: D-4
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Tag quota: 2,000
Zone: D-9
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-30, 2026
Hunt A-1: C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-4 Season). Tag quota is for the C zone as a group.
Zone: C-4
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-13: Zone X-7a Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-7a
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-5
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-1
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-5: Zone X-3a Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-3a
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-16: Zone X-9a Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-9a
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-2
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Tag quota: 10,000
Zone: D-6
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-6: Zone X-3b Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-3b
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-17: Zone X-9b Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-9b
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-3
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Tag quota: 9,000
Zone: D-7
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-30, 2026
Hunt A-1: C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-1 Season). Tag quota is for the C zone as a group.
Zone: C-1
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-9: Zone X-5b Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-5b
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-20: Zone X-12 Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-12
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
D3-5 Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Zones D-3, D-4 or D-5. Tag quota: 33,000 (total for D3-5 zones)
Zone: D-3
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Tag quota: 8,000
Zone: D-8
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-1: C Zones Archery Only Hunt (Zone C-3 Season). Tag quota is for the C zone as a group.
Zone: C-3
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
Hunt A-12: Zone X-6b Archery Hunt.
Zone: X-6b
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-6
Deer
Archery
Aug 15-Sep 6, 2026
D3-5 Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Zones D-3, D-4 or D-5. Tag quota: 33,000 (total for D3-5 zones)
Zone: D-5
Deer
Regular Firearm
Aug 22-Sep 27, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-4
Deer
Either-Sex
Aug 31-Oct 1, 2026
Hunt G-11: Vandenberg Either-Sex Deer Hunt - Military Only
Zone: Vandenberg
Deer
Archery Either-Sex (Split Season)
Sep 5-Dec 31, 2026
Hunt A-22: San Diego Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt. Split season: 9/5/2026-10/18/2026 and 11/21/2026-12/31/2026. Tag quota of 1,000 is for Hunt A-22 as a group.
Zone: San Diego
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Also Valid in Zones D-11 and D-13. Tag quota: 1,500
Zone: D-15
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Tag quota: 3,000
Zone: D-14
Deer
Either-Sex
Sep 5-Nov 29, 2026
Hunt G-10: Camp Pendleton Either-Sex Deer Hunt - Military Only; Hunt Day Restrictions
Zone: Camp Pendleton
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Also Valid in Zones D-13 and D-15. Tag quota: 5,500
Zone: D-11
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Tag quota: 3,000
Zone: D-16
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Tag quota: 500
Zone: D-17
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Also Valid in Zones D-11 and D-15. Tag quota: 4,000
Zone: D-13
Deer
Archery
Sep 5-27, 2026
Tag quota: 1,500
Zone: D-19
Deer
Either-Sex
Sep 12-Nov 29, 2026
Hunt G-7: Beale Either-Sex Deer Hunt - Military Only
Zone: Beale
Deer
Shotgun Either-Sex
Sep 19-27, 2026
Hunt G-12: Gray Lodge Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Gray Lodge
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Sep 19-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt J-21: East Tehama Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: East Tehama
Deer
Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex
Sep 19-27, 2026
Hunt J-9: Little Dry Creek Apprentice Shotgun Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Little Dry Creek
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 12, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-9a See Hunt A-16. Tag quota: 270
Zone: X-9a
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 25, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-5
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 25, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-1
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-6
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 12, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-9b See Hunt A-17. Tag quota: 230
Zone: X-9b
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 18, 2026
C Zone Tags valid during General Season Only in Any C Zone. For Archery Deer Seasons in C Zones See Hunt A-1. Tag quota: 8,150 (total for all C zones)
Zone: C-1
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 25, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-2
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 25, 2026
C Zone Tags valid during General Season Only in Any C Zone. For Archery Deer Seasons in C Zones See Hunt A-1. Tag quota: 8,150 (total for all C zones)
Zone: C-2
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Nov 1, 2026
Tag quota: 10,000
Zone: D-6
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 25, 2026
C Zone Tags valid during General Season Only in Any C Zone. For Archery Deer Seasons in C Zones See Hunt A-1. Tag quota: 8,150 (total for all C zones)
Zone: C-3
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 12, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-12 See Hunt A-20. Tag quota: 350
Zone: X-12
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 25, 2026
B Zone Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Any B Zone. Tag quota: 35,000 (total for all B zones)
Zone: B-3
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Oct 4, 2026
C Zone Tags valid during General Season Only in Any C Zone. For Archery Deer Seasons in C Zones See Hunt A-1. Tag quota: 8,150 (total for all C zones)
Zone: C-4
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 19-Nov 1, 2026
Tag quota: 9,000
Zone: D-7
Deer
Archery Either-Sex
Sep 26-Dec 31, 2026
Hunt A-31: Los Angeles Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt.
Zone: Los Angeles
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Sep 26-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt J-17: Blue Canyon Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Blue Canyon
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Sep 26-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt J-18: Pacific/Grizzly Flat Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Pacific/Grizzly Flat
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Oct 11, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-8 See Hunt A-15. Tag quota: 210
Zone: X-8
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Nov 1, 2026
D3-5 Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Zones D-3, D-4 or D-5. Tag quota: 33,000 (total for D3-5 zones)
Zone: D-4
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Oct 25, 2026
Tag quota: 2,000
Zone: D-9
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Nov 1, 2026
D3-5 Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Zones D-3, D-4 or D-5. Tag quota: 33,000 (total for D3-5 zones)
Zone: D-5
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Oct 25, 2026
Tag quota: 700
Zone: D-10
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Sep 26-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt J-16: Bucks Mountain/Nevada City Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Bucks Mountain/Nevada City
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Oct 11, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-10 See Hunt A-19. Tag quota: 400
Zone: X-10
Deer
Either-Sex
Sep 26-Dec 31, 2026
Hunt G-19: Sutter-Yuba Wildlife Areas Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Sutter-Yuba Wildlife Areas
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Nov 1, 2026
D3-5 Tags valid during Archery or General Season in Zones D-3, D-4 or D-5. Tag quota: 33,000 (total for D3-5 zones)
Zone: D-3
Deer
Regular Firearm
Sep 26-Oct 25, 2026
Tag quota: 8,000
Zone: D-8
Deer
Archery Either-Sex
Oct 3-26, 2026
Hunt A-25: Lake Sonoma Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt. Hunt Day Restrictions apply.
Zone: Lake Sonoma
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-6b See Hunt A-12. Tag quota: 310
Zone: X-6b
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Oct 3-12, 2026
Hunt J-10: Fort Hunter Liggett Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt. Multiple date windows: Oct 3-4 and Oct 10-12.
Zone: Fort Hunter Liggett
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Oct 3-18, 2026
Hunt J-20: Zone X-7b Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Zone X-7b
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Oct 3-18, 2026
Hunt J-19: Zone X-7a Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Zone X-7a
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-2 See Hunt A-4. Tag quota: 190
Zone: X-2
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-3a See Hunt A-5. Tag quota: 355
Zone: X-3a
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-1 See Hunt A-3. Tag quota: 760
Zone: X-1
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-7b See Hunt A-14. Tag quota: 135
Zone: X-7b
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-3b See Hunt A-6. Tag quota: 500
Zone: X-3b
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-4 See Hunt A-7. Tag quota: 480
Zone: X-4
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-5a See Hunt A-8. Tag quota: 75
Zone: X-5a
Deer
Archery
Oct 3-25, 2026
Tag quota: 950
Zone: D-12
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-5b See Hunt A-9. Tag quota: 50
Zone: X-5b
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-6a See Hunt A-11. Tag quota: 330
Zone: X-6a
Deer
Archery Either-Sex Late Season
Oct 3-Nov 11, 2026
Hunt A-33: Fort Hunter Liggett Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt. Hunt Day Restrictions apply.
Zone: Fort Hunter Liggett
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-Nov 1, 2026
Tag quota: 1,500
Zone: D-19
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 3-18, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-7a See Hunt A-13. Tag quota: 230
Zone: X-7a
Deer
Archery Either-Sex
Oct 10-Nov 8, 2026
Hunt A-24: Monterey Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt.
Zone: Monterey
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 10-Nov 8, 2026
Tag quota: 3,000
Zone: D-14
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 10-Nov 8, 2026
Also Valid in Zones D-11 and D-13. Tag quota: 1,500
Zone: D-15
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 10-Nov 8, 2026
Also Valid in Zones D-13 and D-15. Tag quota: 5,500
Zone: D-11
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 10-Nov 1, 2026
Tag quota: 500
Zone: D-17
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 10-Nov 8, 2026
Also Valid in Zones D-11 and D-15. Tag quota: 4,000
Zone: D-13
Deer
Late Season Buck
Oct 17-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt G-38: X-10 Late Season Buck Hunt
Zone: X-10
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 17-Nov 8, 2026
General Season Only. For Archery in Zone X-9c See Hunt A-18. Tag quota: 325
Zone: X-9c
Deer
Late Season Buck
Oct 24-Nov 8, 2026
Hunt G-39: Round Valley Late Season Buck Hunt
Zone: Round Valley
Deer
Muzzleloader Buck
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt M-8: Bass Hill Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Zone: Bass Hill
Deer
Muzzleloader Buck
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt M-5: East Lassen Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Zone: East Lassen
Deer
Antlerless
Oct 24-Nov 15, 2026
Hunt G-13: San Diego Antlerless Deer Hunt
Zone: San Diego
Deer
Late Season Buck
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt G-1: Late Season Buck Hunt for Zone C-4
Zone: Zone C-4
Deer
Muzzleloader Buck
Oct 24-Nov 8, 2026
Hunt M-9: Devil's Garden Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Zone: Devil's Garden
Deer
Archery Buck
Oct 24-Nov 8, 2026
Hunt A-27: Devil's Garden Archery Buck Hunt.
Zone: Devil's Garden
Deer
Muzzleloader Buck
Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026
Hunt M-4: Horse Lake Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Zone: Horse Lake
Deer
Regular Firearm
Oct 24-Nov 22, 2026
Tag quota: 3,000
Zone: D-16
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Nov 7-8, 2026
Hunt J-1: Lake Sonoma Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Lake Sonoma
Deer
Regular Firearm
Nov 7-29, 2026
Tag quota: 950
Zone: D-12
Deer
Archery Buck
Nov 14-27, 2026
Hunt A-21: Anderson Flat Archery Buck Hunt.
Zone: Anderson Flat
Deer
Buck
Nov 14-Dec 6, 2026
Hunt G-21: Ventana Wilderness Buck Hunt
Zone: Ventana Wilderness
Deer
Archery Either-Sex Late Season
Nov 14-Dec 6, 2026
Hunt A-32: Ventura/Los Angeles Late Season Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt.
Zone: Ventura/Los Angeles
Deer
Muzzleloader Buck
Nov 14-29, 2026
Hunt M-11: Northwestern California Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Zone: Northwestern California
Deer
Archery Buck
Nov 14-29, 2026
Hunt A-30: Covelo Archery Buck Hunt.
Zone: Covelo
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Nov 21-29, 2026
Hunt J-13: Los Angeles Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Los Angeles
Deer
Archery Buck
Nov 21-Dec 13, 2026
Hunt A-26: Bass Hill Archery Buck Hunt.
Zone: Bass Hill
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Nov 21-29, 2026
Hunt J-14: Riverside Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Riverside
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Nov 21-29, 2026
Hunt J-11: San Bernardino Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: San Bernardino
Deer
Muzzleloader Buck
Nov 21-29, 2026
Hunt M-3: Doyle Muzzleloading Rifle Buck Hunt
Zone: Doyle
Deer
Muzzleloader/Archery Either-Sex
Nov 28-Dec 13, 2026
Hunt MA-1: San Luis Obispo Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: San Luis Obispo
Deer
Late Season Buck
Nov 28-Dec 6, 2026
Hunt G-40: D-7 Late Season Buck Hunt
Zone: D-7
Deer
Muzzleloader/Archery Buck
Nov 28-Dec 13, 2026
Hunt MA-3: Santa Barbara Muzzleloading Rifle/Archery Buck Hunt
Zone: Santa Barbara
Deer
Apprentice Buck
Nov 28-Dec 6, 2026
Hunt J-4: Shasta-Trinity Apprentice Buck Hunt
Zone: Shasta-Trinity
Deer
Buck
Nov 28-Dec 6, 2026
Hunt G-37: Anderson Flat Buck Hunt
Zone: Anderson Flat
Deer
Muzzleloader Either-Sex
Nov 28-Dec 13, 2026
Hunt M-7: Ventura Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Ventura
Deer
Apprentice Buck
Nov 28-Dec 6, 2026
Hunt J-15: Anderson Flat Apprentice Buck Hunt
Zone: Anderson Flat
Deer
Apprentice Buck
Nov 28-29, 2026
Hunt J-3: Tehama Wildlife Area Apprentice Buck Hunt
Zone: Tehama Wildlife Area
Deer
Buck
Dec 5-13, 2026
Hunt G-6: Kern River Deer Herd Buck Hunt
Zone: Kern River
Deer
Apprentice Either-Sex
Dec 5-31, 2026
Hunt J-8: Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: Daugherty Hill Wildlife Area
Deer
Apprentice Buck
Dec 5-20, 2026
Hunt J-12: Round Valley Apprentice Buck Hunt
Zone: Round Valley
Deer
Buck
Dec 5-20, 2026
Hunt G-3: Goodale Buck Hunt
Zone: Goodale
Deer
Muzzleloader Either-Sex
Dec 19-31, 2026
Hunt M-6: San Diego Muzzleloading Rifle Either-Sex Deer Hunt
Zone: San Diego
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