When does Pheasant season start in British Columbia?

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

Is Pheasant season open in British Columbia right now?

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

How many WMUs have Pheasant hunting in British Columbia?

There are 62 WMUs with Pheasant hunting opportunities in British Columbia.

2026-2027 Season

Pheasant Season
British Columbia

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

62 Upcoming WMUs

62 Total WMUs

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Pheasant 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 (62)

WMU 1-1

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-2

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-3

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-4

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-5

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-6

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-7

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-8

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 1-9

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

WMU 2-4Cocks

Oct 11 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 2Possession: 6

Upcoming

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Pheasant dates by WMU

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

Season dates	WMUs	Status
Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026	1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-9 3-12 3-13 3-14 3-15 3-16 3-17 3-18 3-19 3-20 3-26 3-27 3-28 3-29 3-30 3-31 3-32 3-33 3-34 3-35 3-36 3-37 3-38 3-39 3-40 3-41 3-42 3-43 3-44 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
Oct 11 2026 - Nov 30 2026	2-4 2-8	Upcoming
Oct 15 2026 - Nov 30 2026	4-6 4-7	Upcoming

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Pheasant Hunting Tips

Hunt edges between crop fields and cover

A good flushing dog is almost essential

Pheasants run before they fly - be ready

Late season birds are often in heavier cover

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