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California Mule Deer Seasons
These dates represent the “general” season dates. Check the individual hunting unit regulations for the most accurate season dates and regulations.
Zone B4 Archery
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Archery season for zone B4
Zones B1 B2 B3 B5 Archery
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Archery season for zones B1, B2, B3, B5
Zone B6 Archery
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Archery season for zone B6
Zone B4 General
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Rifle
General season for zone B4
X9 Zone General
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General season dates for Zones X9a and X9b.
Zone B6 General
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Rifle
General season for zone B6
Zones B1 B2 B3 B5 General
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Rifle
General season for zones B1, B2, B3, B5
X8 Zone General
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General season dates for Zone X8.
Area-specific Archery Season Restricted Hunts
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Archery season dates for area-specific restricted deer hunts. Restricted deer hunt tags are issued upon request to hunters applying on a First Deer Tag. Tags available at CDFW license agents, online and telephone sales until tag quotas fill.
X Zone General Season Oct
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Ages 3–18
General season dates for most X zones (X1-X7b). X8 and X9a/X9b have different dates.
California Mule Deer Licenses
Resident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Deer Tag - Resident | — | — | $42.38 |
Price includes any applicable application fees, agent handling fees and license buyer surcharge. Deer Tag fees are nonrefundable once a deer tag has been issued regardless of closure of any zone or hunt due to fire, weather or other natural disasters (Sec. 708.2 Title 14, CCR). | |||
| Resident 1st Deer Tag/Application | Draw | — | $42.38 |
Drawing application fee included with tag fee. | |||
| Resident 2nd Deer Tag/Application | Draw | — | $52.92 |
Drawing application fee included with tag fee. | |||
Nonresident Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresident 1st Deer Tag/Application | Draw | — | $377.35 |
Drawing application fee included with tag fee. | |||
| Nonresident 2nd Deer Tag/Application | Draw | — | $377.35 |
Drawing application fee included with tag fee. | |||
Other Licenses
| License | Availability | Eligibility | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disabled Muzzleloader Scope Permit | OTC | Disabled hunters | $0.00 |
Available to any visually impaired hunter with permanent loss, significant limitation, or diagnosed disease/disorder substantially impairing vision preventing viewing and aligning muzzleloader sights. Allows use of 1X scope on muzzleloader rifle during muzzleloader deer hunt tag conditions. Must renew each license year; may provide copy of previously issued permit for renewal. | |||
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