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.

240 MUs74 Open12 Upcoming

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British Columbia hunting season dates differ by MU(240 MUs). Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your MU, 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

Jump to a species for exact open/closed status and WMU dates: Mule Deer, Elk, Moose, Black Bear, Mountain Goat, Bighorn Sheep.

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

Bighorn Mountain Sheep (Full Curl Bighorn Rams)

Open

6 WMUs

Bighorn Mountain Sheep

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

1 WMU

Bison

Sept 1 2026 - Jan 31 2027

3 WMUs

Elk (6 Point Bulls)

Open

108 WMUs

Elk (Bulls)

Open

19 WMUs

Elk (3 Point Bulls)

Open

12 WMUs

Elk (Antlerless)

Open

11 WMUs

Elk

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Elk

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Elk

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Elk

Sept 15 2026 - Oct 15 2026

1 WMU

Elk

Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026

1 WMU

Fallow Deer

No Closed Season

7 WMUs

Moose (Spike-Fork Bulls)

Open

116 WMUs

Moose (Bulls)

Open

36 WMUs

Mountain Goat

Open

64 WMUs

Mountain Goat

Aug 15 2026 - Oct 19 2026

1 WMU

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Bucks)

Open

190 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Antlerless)

Open

19 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed) (Either Sex)

Open

7 WMUs

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

Open

160 WMUs

Thinhorn Mountain Sheep

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

19 WMUs

Thinhorn Mtn Sheep

Aug 1 2026 - Oct 15 2026

4 WMUs

White-Tailed Deer (Bucks)

Open

166 WMUs

White-Tailed Deer (Antlerless)

Open

138 WMUs

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Nov 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

1 WMU

White-Tailed Deer (Either Sex)

Upcoming

133 WMUs

Caribou

Closed

13 WMUs

Caribou

Closed

1 WMU

Elk

Aug 15 2026 - Sept 9 2026

1 WMU

Mule Deer (Black-Tailed)

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 5 2026

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

No Closed Season

27 WMUs

Wolf

Open

220 WMUs

Wolf

No Closed Season

42 WMUs

Wolf

Sept 1 2026 - Mar 31 2027

2 WMUs

Wolverine

Open

138 WMUs

Bobcat

Upcoming

136 WMUs

Fox

Upcoming

199 WMUs

Lynx

Upcoming

204 WMUs

Lynx And Bobcat

Nov 15 2026 - Feb 28 2027

21 WMUs

Small Game

Small game including grouse, rabbit, and pheasant

35 species

Beaver

Open

212 WMUs

California Quail

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

15 WMUs

Chukar Partridge

Open

50 WMUs

Columbian Ground Squirrel

No Closed Season

107 WMUs

Dusky (Blue) Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

29 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

Open

18 WMUs

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed & Spruce

Open

65 WMUs

Grouse: Dusky (Blue), Ruffed, And Spruce

Open

21 WMUs

Grouse: Ruffed & Spruce

Open

15 WMUs

Grouse: Sooty (Blue) & Ruffed

Open

15 WMUs

Grouse: Sooty/Dusky (Blue)

Open

15 WMUs

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

Open

30 WMUs

Muskrat

Open

222 WMUs

Opossum

No Closed Season

15 WMUs

Pheasant

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

9 WMUs

Pheasant (Cocks)

Open

53 WMUs

Ptarmigan

Open

150 WMUs

Quail

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

21 WMUs

Raccoon

Open

222 WMUs

Raven

Open

21 WMUs

River Otter

Open

237 WMUs

Sharp-Tailed Grouse

Open

30 WMUs

Skunk

Open

238 WMUs

Skunk, Raccoon

No Closed Season

21 WMUs

Spruce And Ruffed Grouse

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 15 2026

57 WMUs

Squirrel

Open

238 WMUs

Turkey

No Closed Season

7 WMUs

Turkey (Any Turkey)

Open

48 WMUs

Fisher

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

49 WMUs

Marten

Upcoming

238 WMUs

Mink

Upcoming

238 WMUs

Turkey (Bearded)

Upcoming

48 WMUs

Weasel

Upcoming

216 WMUs

Waterfowl

Ducks, geese, and other migratory birds

15 species

Coots, Common Snipe

Open

220 WMUs

Ducks

Open

220 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 & Ross’S

Sept 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

27 WMUs

Geese: Snow And Ross’S

Open

165 WMUs

Geese: Snow, Ross’S And White-Fronted

Sept 8 2026 - Dec 23 2026

28 WMUs

Geese: White Fronted

Sept 23 2026 - Jan 7 2027

21 WMUs

Geese: White-Fronted

Open

171 WMUs

Snowshoe Hare

Open

202 WMUs

Brant

Mar 1 2027 - Mar 10 2027

1 WMU

Band-Tailed Pigeons

Sept 15 2026 - Sept 30 2026

38 WMUs

Dove: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

21 WMUs

Doves: Mourning, Eurasian Collared

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 30 2026

64 WMUs

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