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.

200+Wildlife Management Units
27Open
62Upcoming

Direct Answer

British Columbia hunting seasons are WMU-specific. Use the species cards below to see what is open now, what is upcoming, and the exact date ranges for each season.

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

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 SeasonElk SeasonMoose SeasonBlack Bear SeasonMountain Goat SeasonBighorn Sheep Season

Big Game

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

31 species

Fallow Deer (Either Sex)

Open

No Closed Season

7 WMUs

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Bighorn Mountain Sheep (Full Curl Bighorn Rams)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

6 WMUs

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Bighorn Mountain Sheep (Mature Bighorn Rams)

Upcoming

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

1 WMU

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Bison (Either Sex)

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

3 WMUs

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Elk (6 Point Bulls)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

108 WMUs

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Elk (Bulls)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

19 WMUs

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Elk (3 Point Bulls)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

12 WMUs

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Elk (Antlerless)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

10 WMUs

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Elk (6 Point Bulls (Southern Part))

Upcoming

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

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Elk (3 Point Bulls (Northern Part))

Upcoming

Aug 15 2026 - Sep 9 2026

1 WMU

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Elk (6 Point Bulls (Northern Part))

Upcoming

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

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Elk (3 Point Bulls (Eastern Part))

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

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Elk (Antlerless (Eastern Part))

Upcoming

Sep 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

1 WMU

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Elk (6 Point Bulls (Western Part))

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

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Moose (Spike-Fork Bulls)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

116 WMUs

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Moose (Bulls)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

36 WMUs

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Mountain Goat

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

64 WMUs

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Mountain Goat (Billy (Male))

Upcoming

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 19 2026

1 WMU

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Bucks)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

190 WMUs

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Antlerless)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

19 WMUs

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Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Either Sex)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

10 WMUs

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

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

160 WMUs

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

Upcoming

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 5 2026

1 WMU

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

Upcoming

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

1 WMU

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Thinhorn Mountain Sheep (Full Curl Thinhorn Rams)

Upcoming

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

19 WMUs

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Thinhorn Mtn Sheep (Full Curl Thinhorn Rams)

Upcoming

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

4 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Bucks)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

164 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

104 WMUs

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White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

125 WMUs

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Caribou (5 Point Bulls)

Closed

Closed

13 WMUs

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Caribou

Closed

Closed

1 WMU

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Predators

Predator species including coyote, wolf, and fox

12 species

Black Bear

Open

Dates vary by WMU

232 WMUs

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Cougar

Open

Dates vary by WMU

194 WMUs

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Coyote

Open

Dates vary by WMU

225 WMUs

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Coyote ((Below 1100m))

Open

No Closed Season

27 WMUs

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Fox

Open

Dates vary by WMU

199 WMUs

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Wolf

Open

Dates vary by WMU

220 WMUs

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Wolf ((Below 1100m))

Open

No Closed Season

42 WMUs

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Wolf ((Tweedsmuir Park))

Open

Sept 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

2 WMUs

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Bobcat

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

136 WMUs

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Lynx

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

204 WMUs

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Lynx And Bobcat

Upcoming

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

21 WMUs

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Wolverine

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

138 WMUs

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Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

48 species

Beaver

Open

Dates vary by WMU

212 WMUs

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Brant

Open

Mar 1 2026 - Mar 10 2026

1 WMU

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Columbian Ground Squirrel

Open

No Closed Season

107 WMUs

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Geese: Canada & Cackling

Open

Dates vary by WMU

63 WMUs

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Geese: Canada And Cackling

Open

Dates vary by WMU

157 WMUs

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

Open

Dates vary by WMU

1 WMU

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Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Open

Dates vary by WMU

165 WMUs

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Marten

Open

Dates vary by WMU

238 WMUs

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Muskrat

Open

Dates vary by WMU

222 WMUs

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Opossum

Open

No Closed Season

15 WMUs

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Raccoon

Open

Dates vary by WMU

222 WMUs

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Raven

Open

Dates vary by WMU

21 WMUs

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River Otter

Open

Dates vary by WMU

237 WMUs

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Skunk

Open

Dates vary by WMU

238 WMUs

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Skunk, Raccoon

Open

No Closed Season

21 WMUs

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Snowshoe Hare

Open

Aug 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

202 WMUs

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Squirrel

Open

Dates vary by WMU

238 WMUs

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Turkey

Open

No Closed Season

7 WMUs

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Band-Tailed Pigeons

Upcoming

Sep 15 2026 - Sep 30 2026

38 WMUs

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California Quail

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

15 WMUs

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Chukar Partridge

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

50 WMUs

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Coots, Common Snipe

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

220 WMUs

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Dove: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

21 WMUs

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Doves: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 30 2026

64 WMUs

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Ducks

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

220 WMUs

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Dusky (Blue) Grouse

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

29 WMUs

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Fisher

Upcoming

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

49 WMUs

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Geese: Snow & Ross’S

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

27 WMUs

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Geese: Snow, Ross’S And White-Fronted

Upcoming

Sep 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

28 WMUs

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Geese: White Fronted

Upcoming

Sep 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

21 WMUs

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Geese: White-Fronted

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

171 WMUs

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Gray (Hungarian) Partridge

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

21 WMUs

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Gray Partridge (Hungarian)

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

28 WMUs

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Grouse Sooty/Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

18 WMUs

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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

65 WMUs

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Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

21 WMUs

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Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

15 WMUs

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

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

45 WMUs

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Mink

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

238 WMUs

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Pheasant

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

9 WMUs

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Pheasant (Cocks)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

53 WMUs

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Ptarmigan

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

150 WMUs

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Quail

Upcoming

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

21 WMUs

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Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

30 WMUs

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Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Upcoming

Sep 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

57 WMUs

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Turkey (Bearded)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

44 WMUs

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Turkey (Any Turkey)

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

44 WMUs

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Weasel

Upcoming

Dates vary by WMU

216 WMUs

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