Deer Zone D11: California deer hunting by the numbers
Deer Zone D11 covers 2,540 square miles of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties. 44.8% of it is national forest, BLM or CDFW land, most of that national forest (719,842 acres), by the California Protected Areas Database (CPAD 2026a). CDFW estimates hunters took 622 deer in Zone D11 in 2025 (622 bucks); CDFW puts hunter success at 13.8%. The 2026 general season runs October 10 to November 8.
Data updated October 2026. Harvest: CDFW's deer harvest reports, 2020 to 2025. Seasons and quotas: CDFW's approved 2026 seasons and the 2026-2027 regulations. Land: CPAD 2026a.
National forestBLMCDFW landNational Park ServiceState parkOther state or federal landZone D11Neighboring zonesLake or riverHighway
| CDFW region | Region 5, South Coast Region |
|---|---|
| Counties | Los Angeles and San Bernardino |
| Size | 1,625,772 acres (2,540 square miles) |
| Public land | 44.8% (727,933 acres) |
| Tag quota, 2026 | 5,500 |
| Archery season, 2026 | September 5 to 27 |
| General season, 2026 | October 10 to November 8 |
| Bag limit | One buck, forked horn or better, per tag. |
| Deer taken, 2025 | 622 (CDFW estimate) |
| Hunter success, 2025 | 13.8% (CDFW) |
| Towns in and near it | Lancaster, Santa Clarita, Rancho Cucamonga, Rosemead and Montclair |
How many deer are taken in Zone D11?
CDFW estimates 622 deer were taken in Zone D11 in 2025, up from 537 in 2024. Hunters reported 334 of them; CDFW adds an estimate for the 46.3% of tag holders who did not report.
| Year | Tag quota | Tags issued | Bucks reported | Does reported | Deer taken (CDFW estimate) | Hunter success (CDFW) | Tag holders who did not report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5,500 | not printed | 334 | 0 | 622 | 13.8% | 46.3% |
| 2024 | 5,500 | not printed | 309 | 0 | 537 | 11.3% | 42.4% |
| 2023 | 5,500 | not printed | 242 | 0 | 372 | 7.3% | 35.1% |
| 2022 | 5,500 | 5,115 | 315 | 0 | 476 | 9.3% | 33.7% |
| 2021 | 5,500 | 5,069 | 295 | 0 | 448 | 8.8% | 34.2% |
| 2020 | 5,500 | 4,804 | 302 | 0 | 446 | 9.3% | 32.1% |
Source: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025), Table 1. CDFW's hunter success is its estimated deer kill divided by tags issued. Harvest on Private Lands Management and Section 554 landowner programs is not included.
What size are the bucks taken in Zone D11?
Of the 333 bucks hunters reported with points recorded in 2025, 33 (9.9%) had 4 points or more and 56 had 3 points. CDFW counts antler points on one side.
| Year | Spike | 2 points | 3 points | 4 points | 5 points or more | Bucks with points recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 (0.3%) | 243 (73%) | 56 (16.8%) | 29 (8.7%) | 4 (1.2%) | 333 |
| 2024 | 0 (0%) | 218 (70.6%) | 63 (20.4%) | 20 (6.5%) | 8 (2.6%) | 309 |
| 2023 | 0 (0%) | 177 (73.1%) | 46 (19%) | 16 (6.6%) | 3 (1.2%) | 242 |
Source: CDFW 2025 California Deer Harvest Statistics, Table 2 (reported deer kill by antler class), and the two years before it. Shares are of the bucks reported with points recorded.
When is deer season in Zone D11 in 2026?
Archery only: September 5 to 27. General season: October 10 to November 8, 2026. Also valid in zones D-13 and D-15. CDFW's rule for the season: The season in Zone D-11 shall open on the second Saturday in October and extend for 30 consecutive days.
Other CDFW deer hunts held in Zone D11 in 2026:
| Hunt | Name | 2026 dates | 2026 tags | Deer taken, 2025 | Hunter success, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-13 | Los Angeles Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt | November 21 to 29 | 40 | 16 | 40% |
| A-31 | Los Angeles Archery Either-Sex Deer Hunt | September 26 to December 31 | 1,000 | 136 | 13.6% |
Harvest of these hunts: CDFW 2025 California Deer Harvest Statistics, Table 1, for the whole hunt, which may reach past Zone D11.
Deer taken in Zone D11 in 2025 on other hunts' tags, as hunters reported them: hunt A-31: 78 and hunt J-13: 14.
Source: CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons and CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 45 (Title 14, Section 360). CDFW can change a season: check CDFW's deer zone page before you go.
How much public land is in Zone D11?
44.8% of Zone D11 is national forest, BLM or CDFW land: 727,933 of its 1,625,772 acres. The largest pieces are Angeles National Forest (642,275 acres) and San Bernardino National Forest (77,296 acres).
| Manager | Acres | Share of Zone D11 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 719,842 | 44.3% |
| BLM | 7,420 | 0.5% |
| State park | 7,410 | 0.5% |
| Other state or federal land | 3,500 | 0.2% |
| CDFW land | 671 | under 0.1% |
| National Park Service | 65 | under 0.1% |
Measured by FilledTag inside CDFW's zone boundary from California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a. "Public land" on this page means national forest, BLM and CDFW land, the three managers whose ground is open to hunting under their own rules. National Park Service land, state parks and most other public ground are listed but not counted: hunting there is closed or limited. Land held by cities, counties, districts and private groups is not shown.
How do you get to Zone D11?
Numbered highways through it, longest stretch first: I-5, CA 2, I-210, I-10, CA 14 and I-15. 55 Census places are inside it, among them Lancaster, Santa Clarita, Rancho Cucamonga, Glendale, Pasadena and Glendora. Nearby: Rosemead (on the line), Montclair (on the line), Los Angeles (on the line) and Palmdale (on the line).
Which deer zones border Zone D11?
Zone D11 touches 6 other deer zones. Their size, public land and CDFW's 2025 numbers:
| Zone | Square miles | Public land | Deer taken, 2025 | Hunter success, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone A | 35,615 | 11.8% | 9,184 | 34.2% |
| Zone D10 | 1,379 | 2.4% | 241 | 36.9% |
| Zone D13 | 1,305 | 60.4% | 372 | 13.7% |
| Zone D14 | 1,704 | 53.4% | 503 | 16.8% |
| Zone D15 | 3,257 | 7.9% | 109 | 14.8% |
| Zone D17 | 19,555 | 47.1% | 58 | 11.6% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer tags are there for Zone D11?
CDFW's 2026 tag quota is 5,500. In 2025 the quota was 5,500 and CDFW estimates 622 deer were taken here.
What is the hunter success rate in Zone D11?
CDFW puts 2025 hunter success at 13.8%. CDFW works it out as its estimated deer kill divided by tags issued. In 2024 it was 11.3%.
When does deer season open in Zone D11 in 2026?
Archery season runs September 5 to 27, 2026, and the general season October 10 to November 8. CDFW's rule: The season in Zone D-11 shall open on the second Saturday in October and extend for 30 consecutive days.
How much public land is in Zone D11?
44.8% of Zone D11, 727,933 acres, is national forest, BLM or CDFW land by CPAD 2026a. The largest pieces: Angeles National Forest (642,275 acres) and San Bernardino National Forest (77,296 acres).
CDFW's boundary of Zone D11
Those portions of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, within a line beginning at the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 138, south of Gorman; east on Highway 138 to Highway 14; south on Highway 14 to Palmdale and Highway 138; east on Highways 138 and 18 to Interstate 15; south on interstates 15 and 15E to Interstate 10; west on Interstate 10 to Interstate 405; north on Interstates 405 and 5 to the point of beginning.
From CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 45, Title 14, Section 360.
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Where these numbers come from
- Harvest, quotas, hunter success and antler classes: CDFW California Deer Harvest Statistics (2020 to 2025).
- 2026 seasons and quotas: CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons; boundary, bag limit and season rule: CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations.
- Public land: California Protected Areas Database (CPAD) 2026a. Zone boundary: CDFW deer hunt zones (BIOS ds342, Title 14 Section 360).
- Highways and towns: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line 2024 primary and secondary roads; U.S. Census Bureau 2024 Gazetteer, places.
FilledTag is not part of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Numbers are copied from CDFW, CPAD and the Census Bureau, or measured from their maps; nothing on this page is estimated by FilledTag.
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