When does Elk season start in British Columbia?

Elk season dates in British Columbia vary by Wildlife Management Unit. Use our tool to check specific dates for your hunting area.

Is Elk season open in British Columbia right now?

Elk season is currently closed in British Columbia. Check back closer to the hunting season for updated dates.

How many WMUs have Elk hunting in British Columbia?

There are 204 WMUs with Elk hunting opportunities in British Columbia.

2026-2027 Season

Elk Season
British Columbia

Elk (also known as Wapiti) are majestic big game animals found primarily in western Canada. They offer challenging hunts in mountainous and foothill terrain.

204 Upcoming WMUs

204 Total WMUs

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Elk season dates in British Columbia differ across 239 WMUs. Enter your postal code below to see the dates for your unit, or browse the WMU list further down.

Season dates vary by WMU in British Columbia.

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Upcoming Seasons (204)

WMU 4-16 Point Bulls

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-1BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-26 Point Bulls

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-2BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-36 Point Bulls

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-3BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-46 Point Bulls

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-4BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-56 Point Bulls

Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

WMU 4-5BullsBow only

Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 1

Upcoming

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Elk dates by WMU

Season dates differ across Wildlife Management Units. Browse the groups below, or use the postal-code lookup above when available.

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Season dates	WMUs	Status
Sep 1 2026 - Sep 9 2026	4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-8 4-9 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-24 4-25 4-26 4-27 4-28 4-29 4-30 4-31 4-32 4-33 4-34 4-35 4-36 4-37 4-38 4-40 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-11 7-12 7-13 7-14 7-15 7-16 7-17 7-18 7-23 7-24 7-25 7-26 7-27 7-28 7-29 7-30 7-38 7-39 7-40 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-7 8-8 8-9 8-10 8-11 8-12 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-21 8-22 8-23 8-24 8-25 8-26	Upcoming
Sep 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026	4-1 4-2 4-3 4-4 4-5 4-6 4-7 4-20 4-21 4-22 4-23 4-24 4-25 4-26 4-34 4-35 4-36 4-40 8-1 8-2 8-3 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-7 8-8 8-9 8-10 8-11 8-12 8-13 8-14 8-15 8-21 8-22 8-23 8-24 8-25 8-26	Upcoming
Sep 10 2026 - Oct 9 2026	7-2 7-3 7-4 7-5 7-6 7-7 7-8 7-9 7-10 7-11 7-12 7-13 7-14 7-15 7-16 7-17 7-18 7-23 7-24 7-25 7-26 7-27 7-28 7-29 7-30 7-38 7-39 7-40	Upcoming
Sep 10 2026 - Oct 5 2026	4-8 4-9 4-14 4-15 4-16 4-17 4-18 4-19 4-27 4-28 4-29 4-30 4-31 4-32 4-33 4-37 4-38	Upcoming
Sep 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026	7-19 7-20 7-21 7-22 7-31 7-32 7-33 7-34 7-35 7-36 7-43 7-44 7-45 7-46 7-58	Upcoming
Oct 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026	6-1 6-2 6-4 6-5 6-6 6-8 6-9	Upcoming
Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026	7-37 7-41 7-42 7-57	Upcoming
Sep 5 2026 - Sep 15 2026	7-51 7-52 7-53 7-54	Upcoming
Sep 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026	7-48 7-50	Upcoming
Aug 15 2026 - Sep 9 2026	7-49 7-50	Upcoming
Sep 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026	6-13	Upcoming
Sep 1 2026 - Sep 14 2026	6-13	Upcoming

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Elk Hunting Tips

Bugling is effective during the September rut

Glass hillsides and meadow edges at dawn and dusk

Physical fitness is important for mountain hunting

Many areas require draw tags - apply early

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