British Columbia

WMU 1-11
Hunting Regulations

14 Open Seasons
2026-2027 Season

Big Game

2 species

MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

Bucks

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2
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MULE DEER (Black-tailed)

BucksBow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2
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Predators

12 species

COUGAR

Sept 10 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 2
Open

COUGAR

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 2
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COUGAR

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2
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BLACK BEAR

Sep 10 2026 - Dec 10 2026

Possession: 2
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BLACK BEAR

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 2
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BLACK BEAR

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 2
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BLACK BEAR

Bow only

Aug 25 2026 - Sep 9 2026

Possession: 2
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WOLF

Sept 10 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Possession: 3
Open

WOLF

Apr 1 2026 - Jun 15 2026

Possession: 3
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WOLF

Apr 1 2026 - June 15 2026

Possession: 3
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WOLF

Trapping

Sep 10 2025 - Jun 30 2026

Open

WOLF

Trapping

Sept 10 2025 - Jun 30 2026

Open

Small Game

21 species

COOTS, COMMON SNIPE

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 10 eachPossession: 30 each
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RACCOON

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: 10
Open

RACCOON

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

OPOSSUM

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

CALIFORNIA QUAIL

Oct 1 2026 - Nov 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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MINK

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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GEESE: CANADA and CACKLING

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 10Possession: 30
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DUCKS

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 8Possession: 24
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RIVER OTTER

Trapping

Nov 15 2025 - Mar 31 2026

Open

SQUIRREL

Trapping

Nov 1 2025 - Mar 15 2026

Open

GEESE: SNOW and ROSS’S

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

BEAVER

Trapping

Oct 1 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

SKUNK

No Closed Season

Daily Limit: NBL
Open

BAND-TAILED PIGEONS

Sep 15 2026 - Sep 30 2026

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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MARTEN

Trapping

Nov 1 2026 - Feb 15 2027

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MUSKRAT

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

MUSKRAT

Trapping

Oct 15 2025 - Apr 30 2026

Open

GEESE: WHITE-FRONTED

Oct 11 2026 - Jan 25 2027

Daily Limit: 5Possession: 15
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GROUSE: SOOTY (Blue) & RUFFED

Sep 1 2026 - Dec 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5 eachPossession: 15 each
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GROUSE: SOOTY (Blue) & RUFFED

Bow only

Aug 20 2026 - Aug 31 2026

Daily Limit: 5 eachPossession: 15 each
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Data last updated: January 8, 2026

What Can I Hunt in WMU 1-11?

WMU 1-11 in British Columbia currently has 14 open hunting seasons for the 2025-2026 hunting year. Here's a quick overview of what you can hunt right now:

Predators

  • COUGAR
  • WOLF

Small Game

  • RACCOON
  • OPOSSUM
  • RIVER OTTER
  • SQUIRREL
  • BEAVER
  • +2 more

Season dates, bag limits, and weapon restrictions vary by species. Always check the detailed regulations above and verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority before hunting.

Related Information

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Disclaimer: Regulations can change. Always verify with British Columbia's official wildlife authority and review the current hunting regulations before hunting.