What Is the Deer Tag Refund Policy?

August 21, 2008

Question:Can you please clarify the Department of Fish and Game’s (DFG) deer tag refund policy as related to fire closures? (Joe T.)

Answer: Refunds can be provided for any reason if requested prior to the opening of the earliest season in the zone in which the closure is located. If closures happen after the start of that season, it is DFG’s policy to not provide refunds, and that refunds are not available under any circumstances for X zone, additional hunt, and area specific archery hunt tags. Section 306 of the Fish and Game Code does give the Fish and Game Commission authority to hold special seasons following these types of closures.

Check out our Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/deer/fire.html for more information on fire closures and restricted areas.