California Hunting Deadlines
California Hunting Information
- If you are applying in California, you must purchase a $216 nonrefundable hunting license each year.
- California has a modified preference point system in place. You will attain one preference point for every year you apply and are unsuccessful.
- For a nonresident to apply in California, he or she must submit proof of having completed a hunter safety course, or possess a current or previous hunting license from another state or province.
- You must be at least 16 years of age to apply for a Desert bighorn tag in California.
State Application Deadlines
June 2, 2025
California Tag Fees
California SPECIES | State Tag Fee | TOTAL DUE TO WTA TAGS TO APPLY |
|---|---|---|
Desert Bighorn | $2.148.27 | $68.13 |
Elk | $1,847.61 | $68.13 |
Mule Deer | $421.90 | |
Blacktail Deer | $421.90 | |
Antelope | $620.94 | $68.13 |
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