2026-2027 Hunting Year

British Columbia
Hunting Seasons

British Columbia features world-class hunting across 8 regions and numerous Management Units. From coastal rainforests to interior mountains and northern wilderness, BC offers exceptional opportunities for mule deer, elk, moose, mountain goat, and black bear.

239Wildlife Management Units

27Open

62Upcoming

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British Columbia hunting season dates differ by Wildlife Management Unit (239 WMUs). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your WMU, or use the species cards for province-wide open/upcoming status.

Last reviewed: Mar 11, 2026 • Source timestamp: Mar 11, 2026 • Sources: provincial wildlife authority publications and HuntScout season snapshots.

Season dates vary by WMU in British Columbia.

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BC hunting seasons are organized by Management Units (MUs) across 8 regions. Many big game species require limited entry draws. Moose, elk, and mountain goat seasons vary by MU. Black bear has both spring and fall opportunities. Use the links below to check season dates, open/closed status, and WMU-specific regulations. Verify with BC hunting regulations before your hunt.

Quick Links — British Columbia Season Dates

Mule Deer Season Elk Season Moose Season Black Bear Season Mountain Goat Season Bighorn Sheep Season

Big Game

Large game animals including deer, moose, elk, and bear

31 species

Fallow Deer (Either Sex)

No Closed Season

7 WMUs

Bighorn Mountain Sheep (Full Curl Bighorn Rams)

Upcoming

6 WMUs

Bighorn Mountain Sheep (Mature Bighorn Rams)

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

1 WMU

Bison (Either Sex)

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

3 WMUs

Elk (6 Point Bulls)

Upcoming

108 WMUs

Elk (Bulls)

Upcoming

19 WMUs

Elk (3 Point Bulls)

Upcoming

12 WMUs

Elk (Antlerless)

Upcoming

10 WMUs

Elk (6 Point Bulls (Southern Part))

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Elk (3 Point Bulls (Northern Part))

Aug 15 2026 - Sep 9 2026

1 WMU

Elk (6 Point Bulls (Northern Part))

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Elk (3 Point Bulls (Eastern Part))

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Elk (Antlerless (Eastern Part))

Sep 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

1 WMU

Elk (6 Point Bulls (Western Part))

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Moose (Spike-Fork Bulls)

Upcoming

116 WMUs

Moose (Bulls)

Upcoming

36 WMUs

Mountain Goat

Upcoming

64 WMUs

Mountain Goat (Billy (Male))

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 19 2026

1 WMU

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Bucks)

Upcoming

190 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Antlerless)

Upcoming

19 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Either Sex)

Upcoming

10 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (4 Point Bucks)

Upcoming

160 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (4 Point Bucks (Western Part))

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 5 2026

1 WMU

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (4 Point Bucks (Eastern Part))

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

1 WMU

Thinhorn Mountain Sheep (Full Curl Thinhorn Rams)

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

19 WMUs

Thinhorn Mtn Sheep (Full Curl Thinhorn Rams)

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

4 WMUs

White-Tailed Deer (Bucks)

Upcoming

164 WMUs

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Upcoming

104 WMUs

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex)

Upcoming

125 WMUs

Caribou (5 Point Bulls)

Closed

13 WMUs

Caribou

Closed

1 WMU

Predators

Predator species including coyote, wolf, and fox

12 species

Black Bear

Open

232 WMUs

Cougar

Open

194 WMUs

Coyote

Open

225 WMUs

Coyote ((Below 1100m))

No Closed Season

27 WMUs

Fox

Open

199 WMUs

Wolf

Open

220 WMUs

Wolf ((Below 1100m))

No Closed Season

42 WMUs

Wolf ((Tweedsmuir Park))

Sept 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

2 WMUs

Bobcat

Upcoming

136 WMUs

Lynx

Upcoming

204 WMUs

Lynx And Bobcat

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

21 WMUs

Wolverine

Upcoming

138 WMUs

Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

48 species

Beaver

Open

212 WMUs

Brant

Mar 1 2026 - Mar 10 2026

1 WMU

Columbian Ground Squirrel

No Closed Season

107 WMUs

Geese: Canada & Cackling

Open

63 WMUs

Geese: Canada And Cackling

Open

157 WMUs

Geese: Canada And Cackling ((Ex-Dinsdale Property))

Open

1 WMU

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Open

165 WMUs

Marten

Open

238 WMUs

Muskrat

Open

222 WMUs

Opossum

No Closed Season

15 WMUs

Raccoon

Open

222 WMUs

Raven

Open

21 WMUs

River Otter

Open

237 WMUs

Skunk

Open

238 WMUs

Skunk, Raccoon

No Closed Season

21 WMUs

Snowshoe Hare

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

202 WMUs

Squirrel

Open

238 WMUs

Turkey

No Closed Season

7 WMUs

Band-Tailed Pigeons

Sep 15 2026 - Sep 30 2026

38 WMUs

California Quail

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

15 WMUs

Chukar Partridge

Upcoming

50 WMUs

Coots, Common Snipe

Upcoming

220 WMUs

Dove: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

21 WMUs

Doves: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

64 WMUs

Ducks

Upcoming

220 WMUs

Dusky (Blue) Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

29 WMUs

Fisher

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

49 WMUs

Geese: Snow & Ross’S

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

27 WMUs

Geese: Snow, Ross’S And White-Fronted

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

28 WMUs

Geese: White Fronted

Sep 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

21 WMUs

Geese: White-Fronted

Upcoming

171 WMUs

Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

21 WMUs

Gray Partridge (Hungarian)

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

28 WMUs

Grouse Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Upcoming

18 WMUs

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Upcoming

65 WMUs

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Upcoming

21 WMUs

Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Upcoming

15 WMUs

Grouse: Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Upcoming

45 WMUs

Mink

Upcoming

238 WMUs

Pheasant

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

9 WMUs

Pheasant (Cocks)

Upcoming

53 WMUs

Ptarmigan

Upcoming

150 WMUs

Quail

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

21 WMUs

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Upcoming

30 WMUs

Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

57 WMUs

Turkey (Bearded)

Upcoming

44 WMUs

Turkey (Any Turkey)

Upcoming

44 WMUs

Weasel

Upcoming

216 WMUs

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