2026-2027 Season

Elk Season in 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.

1 Open WMU203 Closed WMUs204 Total WMUs

Direct Answer

Elk season dates in British Columbia differ across 240 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.

Which one are you hunting? (Elk)

Prefer browsing? Find your WMU for British Columbia.

Mobile App

Elk dates differ by MU — check yours

The dates below are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk season for the MU you hunt in British Columbia, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

iPhoneAndroid

Where you can hunt in British Columbia: Crown land map

Season dates tell you when. The map shows which Crown parcels you can actually hunt — offline, with unit boundaries.

Open British Columbia Crown land →

Open Seasons (1)

WMU 6-13Bulls

Sept 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026

Possession: 1
Open

Closed Seasons (203)

WMU 4-16 Point Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-1BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-26 Point Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-2BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-36 Point Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-3BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-46 Point Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-4BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-56 Point Bulls

Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026

Possession: 1
Closed
WMU 4-5BullsBow only

Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026

Possession: 1
Closed

+ 193 more closed WMUs

Elk dates by MU

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

Show all 12 date groups →
Season datesMUsStatus
Sept 1 2026 - Sept 9 2026
84 MUs4-14-24-34-44-54-64-74-8+76 more
Closed
Sept 10 2026 - Oct 20 2026
39 MUs4-14-24-34-44-54-64-74-20+31 more
Closed
Sept 10 2026 - Oct 9 2026
28 MUs7-27-37-47-57-67-77-87-9+20 more
Closed
Sept 10 2026 - Oct 5 2026
17 MUs4-84-94-144-154-164-174-184-19+9 more
Closed
Sept 1 2026 - Oct 31 2026
15 MUs7-197-207-217-227-317-327-337-34+7 more
Closed
Oct 1 2026 - Oct 9 2026
7 MUs6-16-26-46-56-66-86-9
Closed
Aug 15 2026 - Oct 31 2026
4 MUs7-377-417-427-57
Closed
Sept 5 2026 - Sept 15 2026
4 MUs7-517-527-537-54
Closed
Sept 10 2026 - Oct 31 2026
2 MUs7-487-50
Closed
Aug 15 2026 - Sept 9 2026
2 MUs7-497-50
Closed
Sept 15 2026 - Nov 15 2026
1 MU6-13
Open
Sept 1 2026 - Sept 14 2026
1 MU6-13
Closed
HuntScout Mobile App

Elk dates differ by MU — check yours

The dates above are province-wide ranges. HuntScout shows the exact Elk season for the MU you hunt in British Columbia, on an offline map with boundaries and regulations.

Download for iPhoneDownload for Android

Free download — unlock private parcels, offline topo & GMU/WMU boundaries

Elk Hunting Tips

1.

Bugling is effective during the September rut

2.

Glass hillsides and meadow edges at dawn and dusk

3.

Physical fitness is important for mountain hunting

4.

Many areas require draw tags - apply early

Related British Columbia Hunting Seasons

Deer Season British ColumbiaMoose Season British ColumbiaBlack Bear Season British Columbia

Elk Season in Other Provinces

Ontario Elk SeasonAlberta Elk SeasonSaskatchewan Elk SeasonQuebec Elk SeasonNew Brunswick Elk SeasonManitoba Elk SeasonNova Scotia Elk SeasonNewfoundland and Labrador Elk SeasonPrince Edward Island Elk Season

Plan Your Elk Hunt

Explore on our web dashboard or get the best experience with WMU maps, crown land boundaries, and AI assistance on mobile.

Download on the
App Store
GET IT ON
Google Play
Try Web Dashboard

Disclaimer: Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting. This tool is for informational purposes only.

Elk dates differ by MU — check yours

iOS AppAndroid