Written by Rodger Holscher
Projected Application Dates & Deadlines
| Species | Date Type | Resident/Nonresident | Taghub Data Access | Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Bighorn Sheep | Application Deadline | June 2 | April 17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draw Results Available | June 15 | ||
| Dates are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | |||
Important Notes on Statistics
1. Practically a Residents-Only State | California is the stingiest state in the West with only 1 or 2 nonresident tags for elk, pronghorn & sheep. Except for deer it should be considered a residents-only state.
2. Hunt Code 422, Owens Valley Multiple Zone Archery (Tule, bull) | This hunt is included in the Print Table but not TagHub because it overlaps multiple zones and can't be displayed properly.
2. Hunt Code 422, Owens Valley Multiple Zone Archery (Tule, bull) | This hunt is included in the Print Table but not TagHub because it overlaps multiple zones and can't be displayed properly.
Licenses Costs & Fees
| Species | Resident | Nonresident | Deer | $42.38 | $377.35 |
|---|---|---|
| Elk | $610.20 | $1,871.80 |
| Pronghorn | $205.77 | $628.85 |
| Bighorn Sheep | $558.50 | $2,072.75 |
| Application Fee | Deer, Elk, Pronghorn, Sheep | $8.38 | |
| Hunting License | $64.54 | $225.46 |
| Prices are subject to change. Please check the regulations. | ||
Agency Information
| California Department of Fish & Wildlife Offices | |
|---|---|
| Redding | North Region | 530.225.2300 |
| Rancho Cordova | North-Central Region | 916.358.2900 |
| Napa | Bay Delta Region | 707.944.5500 |
| Fresno | Central Region | 559.243.4005 |
| Monterey | Marine Region | 831.649.2870 |
| San Diego | South Coast Region | 858.467.4201 |
| Sacramento | License & Revenue | 916.928.5805 |
| Eureka | Field Office | 707.445.6493 |
| Stockton | Field Office | 209.234.3420 |
| Los Alamitos | Field Office | 562.342.7100 |
| Ontario | Field Office | 909.484.0167 |
| Draw Results | 916.445.0411 |
| Guides/Outfitters | www.wildlife.ca.gov/Search- Results.aspx?q=guides |
| CA BLM Office: 916.978.4400 | |
| US Forest Service | SW Region | 707.562.8737 | |
About the Author
Rodger enjoys long-range rifle shooting/competitions, handguns, and archery. He has a passion for hunting bears, deer and elk. He is an avid reloader and likes tinkering with rifles, cartridges and bullet performance. Rodger is blessed to have three kids and a loving wife who supports and encourages his love for hunting and shooting. Rodger has been writing the California MRS since 2023. Since then, he has also taken over the Idaho MRS, and he writes blog posts for California/Idaho and other Eastmans articles as needed.
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