2026-2027 Season

Ptarmigan Season
British Columbia

Ptarmigan are arctic and alpine grouse species found in northern and mountainous regions of Canada. They turn white in winter for camouflage.

59 Open WMUs
108 Closed WMUs
167 Total WMUs

Open Seasons (59)

WMU 6-1

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-2

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-3

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-4

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-5

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-6

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-7

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-8

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-9

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-10

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-11

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-14

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-15

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 6-16

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-17

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-18

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-19

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-20

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-21

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-22

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-23

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-24

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-25

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-26

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-27

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-28

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-29

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 6-30

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Open
WMU 7-2

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-3

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-4

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-5

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-6

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-17

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-18

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-19

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-21

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-22

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-23

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-27

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-28

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-29

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-30

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-31

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-36

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-37

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-38

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-39

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-40

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-41

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-42

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-43

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-50

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-51

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-52

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-53

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-54

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-55

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open
WMU 7-57

Aug 15 2025 - Feb 28 2026

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
Open

Closed Seasons (108)

WMU 1-14

Sept 10 2025 - Nov 30 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 1-15

Sept 10 2025 - Nov 30 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-2

Sept 10 2025 - Dec 15 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-2Bow only

Sept 1 2025 - Sept 9 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-3

Sept 10 2025 - Dec 15 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-3Bow only

Sept 1 2025 - Sept 9 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-5

Sept 10 2025 - Dec 15 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-5Bow only

Sept 1 2025 - Sept 9 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-6

Sept 10 2025 - Dec 15 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed
WMU 2-6Bow only

Sept 1 2025 - Sept 9 2025

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
Closed

+ 98 more closed WMUs

Ptarmigan Hunting Tips

1.

Look in alpine meadows and tundra

2.

They often hold tight and flush close

3.

A good pointing dog is helpful

4.

Check provincial bag limits carefully

Related British Columbia Hunting Seasons

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Ptarmigan Season in Other Provinces

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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.