Put in for an X-zone, but you probably won't get drawn, so include a second choice remembering that you will not do well without scouting. My suggestion matches Jryoung: A-zone south and scout your own backyard north of Ojai and Santa Barbara. As for CA zones, remember that "good" is relative...
I've had some discussion with friends who archery hunt and they don't seem satisfied with carrying binos on a neck strap or harness due to possible interference when drawing the string. One shop owner who hunts said that he carries his binos on his hip and places a range finder around his neck...