Deer Aug 8–Sep 6. Deer Aug 8–Sep 6. Pig Jul 1–Jun 30.
California hunting seasons cover 1,010 season dates across 195 hunt zones for Mule Deer, Black-tailed Deer, Wild Pig and more. Many big game hunts are draw or limited-entry, so confirm application windows before the deadline. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the California wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A (North) | Archery | Jul 11 — Aug 2 | — | — |
| Zone A (North) | General | Aug 8 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | Archery | Jul 11 — Aug 2 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | General | Aug 8 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B3 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B3 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B4 | Archery | Jul 25 — Aug 16 | — | — |
| Zone B4 | General | Aug 22 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone B5 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B5 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B6 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B6 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone C1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Aug 30 | — | — |
| Zone C1 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone C2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone C2 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone C3 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone C3 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone C4 | Archery | Aug 15 — Aug 30 | — | — |
| Zone C4 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 4 | — | — |
+ 476 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A (North) | Archery | Jul 11 — Aug 2 | — | — |
| Zone A (North) | General | Aug 8 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | Archery | Jul 11 — Aug 2 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | General | Aug 8 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B3 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B3 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B4 | Archery | Jul 25 — Aug 16 | — | — |
| Zone B4 | General | Aug 22 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone B5 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B5 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B6 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B6 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone C1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Aug 30 | — | — |
| Zone C1 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 18 | — | — |
| Zone C2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone C2 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone C3 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone C3 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone C4 | Archery | Aug 15 — Aug 30 | — | — |
| Zone C4 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 4 | — | — |
+ 476 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone North | General | Sep 19 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone South | General | Dec 19 — Dec 27 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Statewide | General | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Crow | General | Dec 5 — Apr 7 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Jul 1 — Jun 30 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A (North) | Archery | Jul 11 — Aug 2 | — | — |
| Zone A (North) | General | Aug 8 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | Archery | Jul 11 — Aug 2 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | General | Aug 8 — Sep 20 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | General | Sep 19 — Oct 25 | — | — |
+ 86 more Axis Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | General | Nov 16 — Feb 28 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone North | General | Sep 19 — Sep 27 | — | — |
| Zone South | General | Dec 19 — Dec 27 | — | — |
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A (North) | General | Aug 8 — Dec 27 | — | — |
| Zone A (South) | General | Aug 8 — Dec 27 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B1 | General | Sep 19 — Dec 27 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B2 | General | Sep 19 — Dec 27 | — | — |
| Zone B3 | Archery | Aug 15 — Sep 6 | — | — |
| Zone B3 | General | Sep 19 — Dec 27 | — | — |
+ 74 more Bear seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone Beaver | General | Nov 1 — Mar 31 | — | — |
California hunting season currently spans Aug 8 to Sep 6 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 1,010 California season dates across 195 hunt zones.
California offers hunting for 50 species, including Mule Deer, Black-tailed Deer, Wild Pig and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
California is divided into 195 hunt zones. Season dates, harvest rates and public-land access differ by unit—use the tables above to compare units before you apply or buy a tag.
Yes. Many California big game hunts are allocated by draw or limited-entry tags rather than sold over the counter. Always confirm application windows on the official California wildlife agency site before the deadline.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for California on our interactive hunting map.
Also see California public land, license, and regulations.