2026-2027 Season

Pheasant Season in British Columbia

Ring-necked pheasants are found in agricultural areas of the prairies and southern Ontario. They offer exciting upland hunting opportunities.

62 Open WMUs62 Total WMUs

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Pheasant 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.

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Open Seasons (62)

WMU 1-1

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-3

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-4

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-5

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-6

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-7

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-8

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 1-9

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 2-4Cocks

Oct 11 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 2-8Cocks

Oct 11 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-12Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-13Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-14Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-15Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-16Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-17Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-18Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-19Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-20Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-26Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-27Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-28Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-29Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-30Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-31Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-32Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-33Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-34Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-35Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-36Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-37Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-38Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-39Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-40Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-41Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-42Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-43Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 3-44Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 4-6Cocks

Oct 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
Open
WMU 4-7Cocks

Oct 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 3Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-1Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-2Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-3Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-4Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-5Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-6Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-7Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-8Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-9Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-10Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-11Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-12Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-13Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-14Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-15Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-21Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-22Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-23Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-24Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-25Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open
WMU 8-26Cocks

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6
Open

Pheasant dates by MU

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

Season datesMUsStatus
Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026
58 MUs1-11-21-31-41-51-61-71-8+50 more
Open
Oct 11 2026 - Nov 30 2026
2 MUs2-42-8
Open
Oct 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026
2 MUs4-64-7
Open
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Pheasant dates differ by MU — check yours

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

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Pheasant Hunting Tips

1.

Hunt edges between crop fields and cover

2.

A good flushing dog is almost essential

3.

Pheasants run before they fly - be ready

4.

Late season birds are often in heavier cover

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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.

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