06/02/2026
Last Call for the 2026 Big Game Draw!
Today, June 2, at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline to apply for the 2026 Big Game Draw!
In addition to the possession of an annual hunting license, tags are required to hunt big game species (deer, bear, elk, pronghorn and bighorn sheep).
Apply for the Big Game Drawing online, at select CDFW license sales offices, license sales agents or by calling telephone sales at (800) 565-1458.
Seasons, tag drawing application instructions and drawing statistics can be found in the 2026 California Big Game Hunting Digest. https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx?DocumentID=200602&inline
Where to buy your license:
Online sales portal: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales
CDFW license sales offices: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Organization/LRB
License sales agents: https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/landingsite/home?component=internetsales
