California Mule deer Draw Odds
2026points to draw & draw odds by unit, easiest to hardest.
HuntersIntel tracks nonresident points-to-draw and draw odds for 15 California mule deer hunt units, ranging from 1 to 20 preference points to draw. California uses a modified preference draw by hunt zone — points weight the draw heavily but do not guarantee a tag on the most sought-after zones.
Draw odds reflect the most recent published results and shift year to year — always confirm current odds and rules with the state wildlife agency before applying.
| Unit | NR points to draw | Resident | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | 1 pt · 50% | 1 pt · 50% | Details → |
| D17 | 2 pts · 68% | 2 pts · 68% | Details → |
| D12 | 3 pts · 80% | 3 pts · 80% | Details → |
| X4 | 5 pts · 57% | 5 pts · 57% | Details → |
| X3A | 6 pts · 68% | 6 pts · 68% | Details → |
| X6B | 7 pts · 60% | 7 pts · 60% | Details → |
| X7A | 7 pts · 52% | 7 pts · 52% | Details → |
| X7B | 7 pts · 75% | 7 pts · 75% | Details → |
| X8 | 7 pts · 50% | 7 pts · 50% | Details → |
| X5A | 9 pts · 58% | 9 pts · 58% | Details → |
| X1 | 11 pts · 75% | 11 pts · 75% | Details → |
| X2 | 11 pts · 70% | 11 pts · 70% | Details → |
| X12 | 14 pts · 80% | 14 pts · 80% | Details → |
| X9A | 16 pts · 80% | 16 pts · 80% | Details → |
| X5B | 20 pts · 100% | 20 pts · 100% | Details → |
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