Deer Zone D14: California deer hunting by the numbers
Deer Zone D14 covers 1,704 square miles of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. 53.4% of it is national forest, BLM or CDFW land, most of that national forest (392,651 acres), by the California Protected Areas Database (CPAD 2026a). CDFW estimates hunters took 503 deer in Zone D14 in 2025 (503 bucks); CDFW puts hunter success at 16.8%. 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 landState parkOther state or federal landZone D14Neighboring zonesLake or riverHighway
| CDFW region | Region 6, Inland Deserts Region |
|---|---|
| Counties | Riverside and San Bernardino |
| Size | 1,090,789 acres (1,704 square miles) |
| Public land | 53.4% (582,832 acres) |
| Tag quota, 2026 | 3,000 |
| 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 | 503 (CDFW estimate) |
| Hunter success, 2025 | 16.8% (CDFW) |
| Towns in and near it | Hesperia, San Bernardino, Fontana, Redlands and Colton |
How many deer are taken in Zone D14?
CDFW estimates 503 deer were taken in Zone D14 in 2025, up from 394 in 2024. Hunters reported 314 of them; CDFW adds an estimate for the 37.6% 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 | 3,000 | not printed | 314 | 0 | 503 | 16.8% | 37.6% |
| 2024 | 3,000 | not printed | 261 | 0 | 394 | 13.1% | 33.7% |
| 2023 | 3,000 | not printed | 308 | 1 | 398 | 13.3% | 22.4% |
| 2022 | 3,000 | 2,997 | 336 | 0 | 426 | 14.2% | 21.2% |
| 2021 | 3,000 | 3,000 | 340 | 0 | 425 | 14.2% | 20% |
| 2020 | 3,000 | 3,049 | 337 | 0 | 416 | 13.6% | 19% |
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 D14?
Of the 314 bucks hunters reported with points recorded in 2025, 37 (11.8%) had 4 points or more and 100 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%) | 176 (56.1%) | 100 (31.8%) | 30 (9.6%) | 7 (2.2%) | 314 |
| 2024 | 0 (0%) | 168 (64.6%) | 53 (20.4%) | 33 (12.7%) | 6 (2.3%) | 260 |
| 2023 | 0 (0%) | 153 (49.8%) | 89 (29%) | 52 (16.9%) | 13 (4.2%) | 307 |
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 D14 in 2026?
Archery only: September 5 to 27. General season: October 10 to November 8, 2026. CDFW's rule for the season: The season in Zone D-14 shall open on the second Saturday in October and extend for 30 consecutive days.
In CDFW's 2026 Big Game Drawing, 2,233 hunters put Zone D14 first for 3,000 tags (2,700 by preference points, 300 by draw-by-choice). Source: CDFW 2026 Big Game Drawing statistics.
Other CDFW deer hunts held in Zone D14 in 2026:
| Hunt | Name | 2026 dates | 2026 tags | Deer taken, 2025 | Hunter success, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-11 | San Bernardino Apprentice Either-Sex Deer Hunt | November 21 to 29 | 40 | 16 | 42.1% |
Harvest of these hunts: CDFW 2025 California Deer Harvest Statistics, Table 1, for the whole hunt, which may reach past Zone D14.
Deer taken in Zone D14 in 2025 on other hunts' tags, as hunters reported them: hunt J-11: 15.
Source: CDFW Approved 2026 Deer Seasons and CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 46 (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 D14?
53.4% of Zone D14 is national forest, BLM or CDFW land: 582,832 of its 1,090,789 acres. The largest piece is San Bernardino National Forest (392,646 acres).
| Manager | Acres | Share of Zone D14 |
|---|---|---|
| National forest | 392,651 | 36% |
| BLM | 187,817 | 17.2% |
| Other state or federal land | 4,466 | 0.4% |
| State park | 4,025 | 0.4% |
| CDFW land | 2,364 | 0.2% |
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.
CDFW wildlife areas and ecological reserves in Zone D14: Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve (163 acres here).
How do you get to Zone D14?
Numbered highways through it, longest stretch first: CA 18, I-10, CA 38, CA 210, I-215 and I-15. 22 Census places are inside it, among them Hesperia, San Bernardino, Fontana, Yucca Valley, Yucaipa and Rialto. Nearby: Redlands (on the line), Colton (on the line), Loma Linda (2 miles) and Grand Terrace (2 miles).
Which deer zones border Zone D14?
Zone D14 touches 5 other deer zones. Their size, public land and CDFW's 2025 numbers:
| Zone | Square miles | Public land | Deer taken, 2025 | Hunter success, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone D11 | 2,540 | 44.8% | 622 | 13.8% |
| Zone D12 | 8,333 | 52.3% | 121 | 12.8% |
| Zone D15 | 3,257 | 7.9% | 109 | 14.8% |
| Zone D17 | 19,555 | 47.1% | 58 | 11.6% |
| Zone D19 | 2,693 | 23.2% | 156 | 10.4% |
Questions hunters ask
How many deer tags are there for Zone D14?
CDFW's 2026 tag quota is 3,000. In 2025 the quota was 3,000 and CDFW estimates 503 deer were taken here.
What is the hunter success rate in Zone D14?
CDFW puts 2025 hunter success at 16.8%. CDFW works it out as its estimated deer kill divided by tags issued. In 2024 it was 13.1%.
When does deer season open in Zone D14 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-14 shall open on the second Saturday in October and extend for 30 consecutive days.
How much public land is in Zone D14?
53.4% of Zone D14, 582,832 acres, is national forest, BLM or CDFW land by CPAD 2026a. The largest piece: San Bernardino National Forest (392,646 acres).
Which CDFW lands are in Zone D14?
Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve (163 acres here), by CDFW's land boundaries.
CDFW's boundary of Zone D14
In those portions of Riverside and San Bernardino counties within a line beginning at the junction of Interstates 10 and 15E; northwest on Interstates 15E and 15 through Cajon Pass to Bear Valley Cutoff Road; east on Bear Valley Cutoff Road to Highway 18; east along Highway 18 to Highway 247; southeast on Highway 247 to Highway 62; southwest on Highway 62 to Interstate 10; west on Interstate 10 to the point of beginning.
From CDFW 2026-2027 California Mammal Hunting Regulations, page 46, 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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